Dakota County

Board of Commissioners

Minutes

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

9:00 AM

Boardroom, Administration Center,

Hastings, MN

Commissioner Mike Slavik

Present:

Commissioner Joe Atkins

Commissioner Laurie Halverson

Commissioner William Droste

Commissioner Liz Workman

Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg

Commissioner Mary Hamann-Roland

Also in attendance were Heidi Welsch, County Manager; Tom Donely, First Assistant County

Attorney; and Jeni Reynolds, Sr. Administrative Coordinator to the Board.

Pledge of Allegiance

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chair Slavik who welcomed everyone and

opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Audience

Chair Slavik noted that all public comments can be sent to CountyAdmin@co.dakota.mn.us

No comments were received for this agenda.

Agenda

Resolution No: 25-367

4.1

Approval of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Ayes: 7

Second: William Droste

CONSENT AGENDA

On a motion by Commissioner Halverson, seconded by Commissioner Hamann-Roland, the

Consent agenda was approved as follows:

County Administration - Approval of Minutes

Resolution No: 25-368

5.1

Approval of Minutes of Meeting Held on July 29, 2025 and Special Meeting Held

on August 5, 2025

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-369

5.2

Scheduling Of Dakota County Board Of Commissioners Legislative Work

Session

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby

schedules a legislative work session on August 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m. (or

following the Regional Railroad Authority meeting), Conference Room 3A,

Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN, for the purpose of

discussing the 2026 legislative platform.

Ayes: 7

Central Operations

Resolution No: 25-370

6.1

Authorization To Amend Contract With CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP For Auditing

Services

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, in 2016 Dakota County authorized a contract with

CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP (CLA) for three audit years (2017, 2018, 2019) not to

exceed $263,550; and

WHEREAS, the contract was amended in May of 2020 to include two one-year

extensions not to exceed $185,777 for audit years 2020 and 2021; and

WHEREAS, the contract was amended in September 2020 to expand the audit

scope to include Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

fund expenditures; and

WHEREAS, the contract was amended in 2021 to add the 2022 audit year and

the GASB standard 87 implementation and calculation services; and

WHEREAS, the contract was amended in 2023 to extend the contract with CLA

for auditing services for audit years of 2023, 2024, and 2025 in the total amount

not to exceed $337,500; and

WHEREAS, the 2022 and 2023 annual audits, which took place in calendar

years 2023, 2024, and 2025, incurred more auditor fees than originally expected

due to several changes, challenges, and factors.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute a

contract amendment increasing the contract total with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP in

the amount of $270,000 for auditing services for audit years 2024 and 2025,

subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Community Services

Resolution No: 25-371

7.1

Authorization To Execute Fiscal Agent Agreement For The Workforce

Development Board, Workforce Innovations And Opportunity Act Regional Plan

And Budget

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, the metropolitan area of Minnesota’s Workforce Development

Boards are designated as Metro Region 4; and

WHEREAS, Metro Region 4 consists of Anoka County, Dakota-Scott,

Hennepin-Carver, Ramsey, Washington and the City of Minneapolis; and

WHEREAS, Metro Region 4 submitted and obtained WIOA Regional Planning

Funds from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic

Development (DEED); and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards (MAWB) is the

oversight and administrator of the funds from DEED; and

WHEREAS, Anoka County has been designated as the fiscal agent by Metro

Region 4; and

WHEREAS, the Anoka County Workforce Development Board through the

Anoka County Job Training Center will act as the Fiscal Agent for the Metro

Region 4 allocation; and

WHEREAS, this agreement will terminate on March 31, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the Anoka County Job Training Center will receive and process all

invoices and be the point of contact for invoicing; and

WHEREAS, to support these administrative duties, MAWB will reimburse Anoka

County Job Training Center 2.5 percent of the Region 4 allocation of $105,825

and 2.5 percent of the $26,250 Inclusivity Modification Amendment, which is a

fee that equals and shall not exceed $3,301.88.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director, on behalf

of the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board, to execute the Workforce

Innovations And Opportunity Act (WIOA) Regional Plan And Budget Fiscal

Agent Agreement for Anoka County to serve as the fiscal agent for the WIOA

Metro Region 4 members through March 31, 2026, subject to approval by the

County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-372

7.2

Authorization To Adopt 2025 Public Health Fee Schedule

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, serving as the

Community Health Board, has the authority to establish and collect reasonable

fees for performing its duties and providing community health services pursuant

to Minn. Stat. § 145A.04, subd. 4 (c); and

WHEREAS, an oversight occurred in the 2025 County Fee approval process, in

which a comprehensive list of fees was not included for Public Health; and

WHEREAS, fees are presented now to ensure Public Health fees are on the

record; and

WHEREAS, Public Health fees were set based on the analysis of costs to

perform the services listed by a Public Health Nurse or Community Health

Worker and are comparative to rates across the metro.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners hereby authorizes the adoption of the fee schedule to the

following:

· Service Area: Tuberculosis (TB) Directly Observed Therapy - DOT -

(In-person, Telehealth)

o Billing Code: H0033

o Fee: $70.00

· Service Area: Public Health Nurse (PHN) Asthma Education (In-person

and Telehealth)

o Billing Code: S9441

o Fee: $252.00

· Service Area: PHN Home Visit, PHN Refugee Health Visit, PHN Family

Health Visit, PHN TB/Infectious Disease Visit, PHN Asthma Health Visit

(In-person and Telehealth)

o Billing Code: S9123

o Fee: $252.00

· Service Area: PHN Lactation Consultation (In-person and Telehealth)

o Billing Code: S9443

o Fee: $252.00

· Service Area: All-inclusive clinic visit

o Billing Code: T1015

o Fee: $252.00

· Service Area: Latent TB Infection - PHN Case Management

o Billing Code: T1016

o Fee: $126.00

· Service Area: Immunization Fees - Immunization Services

o Billing Code: 90471, 90472, 90473, 90480

o Fee: $21.00

· Service Area: Immunization Fees - TB Skin Test TST (Mantoux)

o Billing Code: 90471, 90472, 90473, 90480

o Fee: $25.00

· Service Area: Immunization Fees - Hepatitis B (Hep B) immunizations

o Billing Code: 90471, 90472, 90473, 90480

o Fee: $55.00

· Service Area: Immunization Fees - Immunization Services -

Employer-Paid

o Billing Code: 90471, 90472, 90473, 90480

o Fee: $5.00

· Service Area: Maternal-Child Health (MCH) - Community Health Worker

(CHW) Visit

o Billing Code: 98960

o Fee: $32.00

· Service Area: PHN Postpartum Visit

o Billing Code: 99501

o Fee: $252.00

· Service Area: PHN Newborn Visit

o Billing Code: 99502

o Fee: $252.00

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-373

7.3

Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreements With City Of Eagan And

City Of Farmington To Add Accessible Features In Public Spaces For Inclusion

For Adults And Youth With Disabilities

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, by resolution No. 24-572 (December 3, 2024), the County Board

authorized Dakota County to accept Workforce Shortage grant funding through

the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide funding for its

Communities for All initiative; and

WHEREAS, Communities for All issued a Letter of Interest (LOI) and selected

the City of Eagan and the City of Farmington to increase inclusion for adults and

youth with and without disabilities, as well as the broader community in Dakota

County by adding accessible features to public spaces; and

WHEREAS, through its Communities for All initiative, grant funding will be

provided to do the following:

City of Eagan

· Purchase and install three manual wheelchairs at designated

locations (Eagan Community Center, Civic Arena, and Art House).

· Install an adult-sized universal changing table in the Northview

facility.

· Install one inclusive swing as part of the 2026 scheduled

playground replacement project.

· Install communication boards at four playgrounds across the city,

ensuring geographic equity (one in each quadrant of Eagan).

· Assemble and maintain sensory support bags for use during

city-sponsored events.

· Display sensory area flag signage at events to clearly identify

designated quiet or supportive zones.

City of Farmington

· Equip community recreation facilities with adaptive tools, such as

adult-sized changing tables, to ensure individuals with physical

disabilities can access use, and enjoy public amenities with dignity

and independence.

; and

WHEREAS, staff is requesting authorization to execute joint powers agreements

with the City of Eagan in an amount not to exceed $32,500 and with the City of

Farmington in an amount not to exceed $16,000 from the date of execution

through August 31, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to execute

a joint powers agreement with the City of Eagan from the date of execution

through August 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $32,500 subject to

approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners

hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to execute a joint powers

agreement with the City of Farmington from the date of execution through

August 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $16,000 subject to approval by the

County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Physical Development

Resolution No: 25-374

8.1

Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement For Fueling Services

Between Dakota County And State Of Minnesota

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, since 1998, by Resolution No. 98-373 (June 16, 1998), Dakota

County has been providing Fueling Services for the State of Minnesota

Department of Transportation; and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has requested to

extend County Fueling Services through an updated joint powers agreement;

and

WHEREAS, staff recommends authorization of this joint powers agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute

the amended joint powers agreement with the State of Minnesota Department of

Transportation for Fueling Services, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s

Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-375

8.2

Authorization To Amend 2025 Adopted Budget And Authorization To Execute

Contracts With National Railroad Safety Services, Inc., And Northland Grading &

Excavating, Inc., For County State Aid Highway 86 Reconstruction From County

State Aid Highway 23 To Trunk Highway 3, County Project 86-34

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota

County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 86-34; and

WHEREAS, CP 86-34 is the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway

(CSAH) 86 (280th Street West) as an undivided two-lane highway with

shoulders and turn lanes at all public road intersections from CSAH 23 (Galaxie

Avenue) to Trunk Highway (TH) 3; and

WHEREAS, CP 86-34 includes the reconstruction of Soo Line Railroad

Company’s (Canadian Pacific) railroad bridge, FRA/DOT #380380F; and

WHEREAS, a contract amendment of $70,000 is required for National Railroad

Safety Services, Inc., for flagging in the railroad’s right of way; and

WHEREAS, an additional contract amendment of $1,235,000 is required for

Northland Grading & Excavating, Inc., construction of the roadway; and

WHEREAS, the 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Budget

requires an amendment for CP 86-34 to continue with the construction contract;

and

WHEREAS, the Transportation Sales & Use Tax contains sufficient funds to

account for the budget amendment of CP 86-34 in the amount of $1,305,000,

bringing the total project budget to $17,262,826.92.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners authorizes the Transportation Director to execute the

amendments to the contracts for National Railroad Safety Services, Inc., and

Northland Grading & Excavating, Inc., in the amounts of $70,000 and

$1,235,000, respectively, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2022 Transportation Capital

Improvement Program Budget is hereby amended to include additional funds for

County Project 86-34 as follows:

Expense

County Project 86-34

$1,305,000

Total Expense

$1,305,000

Revenue

Transportation Sales & Use Tax

Total Revenue

$1,305,000

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-376

8.3

Authorization To Award Bid And Execute Contract With UrbanEdge Solutions &

Supply LLC, And Amend 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program

Adopted Budget For County State Aid Highway 73 Retaining Wall Replacement

In City Of West St. Paul, County Project CP 73-041

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota

County is proposing to improve County State Aid Highway 73, County Project

(CP) 73-041; and

WHEREAS, CP 73-041 will improve safety by replacing the timber retaining

walls along the Southview Country Club property in the city of West St. Paul;

and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for CP 73-041; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County has completed the right of way acquisition

necessary in 2025 for construction to begin in the summer of 2025; and

WHEREAS, six competitive bids were received for CP 73-041 on July 28, 2025;

and

WHEREAS, UrbanEdge Solutions & Supply LLC, submitted the low bid of

$824,727.45 for CP 73-041; and

WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the qualifications of the bidder and recommends

award in

an amount not to exceed $824,727.45; and

WHEREAS, the 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Budget

does not include sufficient funds for CP 73-041 construction; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends amending the 2025 Transportation Capital

Improvement Program budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners hereby authorizes its Transportation Director to execute a

contract with UrbanEdge Solutions & Supply LLC in an amount not to exceed

$824,727.45 for CP 73-041, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office

as to form; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Transportation Capital

Improvement Program Budget is hereby amended as follows:

Expense

CP 73-041

Total Expense

$560,166.71

Revenue

CP 73-041 - CSAH

Total Revenue

$560,166.71

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-377

8.4

Authorization To Amend Contracts And Additional Work For Reconstruction Of

County State Aid Highway 88 (292nd Street), County Project 88-23

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, Dakota County proceeded with County Project (CP) 88-23, which

involves the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 88; and

WHEREAS, the City of Randolph (City) is proceeding with a sanitary sewer

project that includes the installation of sanitary sewer under CSAH 88; and

WHEREAS, City and County staff partnered on the project to minimize impacts

to traffic and residents, and improve efficiency during construction; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 22-267 (June 21, 2022), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners approved a joint powers agreement (JPA) as

necessary to define project cost shares and responsibilities; and

WHEREAS, the City is the lead agency for final design and construction; and

WHEREAS, the City has hired Bolton & Menk, Inc., to design and administer the

construction of its sanitary sewer project; and

WHEREAS, delays due to high groundwater, permitting, railroad-related delays,

and utility work have resulted in $382,301 in County costs; and

WHEREAS, engineering and contract administration have increased

approximately $338,000 and include Union Pacific Rail permits, material testing,

and consultant fees; and

WHEREAS, staff is proposing reconstructing portions of CR 83 where sanitary

sewer work is impacting the roadway, replacing existing bituminous curb with

concrete, and replacing the four-foot sidewalk with a five-foot sidewalk; and

WHEREAS, the remaining roadway between the City limits and CR 86 is

proposed to be milled and paved with two inches of new asphalt; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing contract amendments in the amount

of $720,301 and approving additional work in the amount of $531,214 for CP

88-23.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Transportation Director to execute

contract amendments not to exceed $1,251,515 with the City of Randolph,

subject to the approval of the County Attorney’s Office, as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-378

8.5

Authorization To Execute Contract With SRF Consulting Group, Inc., For

Construction Services For Construction Of Multi-Use Trail Along County Road 4

(Butler Avenue) From Robert Street To Trunk Highway 52 In West St. Paul,

County Project 04-17

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota

County will be proceeding with County Project (CP) 04-17; and

WHEREAS, CP 04-17 is the construction of a multi-use trail from Robert Street

to Trunk Highway (TH) 52; and

WHEREAS, the County is the lead agency for CP 04-17, which is scheduled to

be constructed in 2025; and

WHEREAS, the County has an existing contract for construction administration

with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., that it cannot fulfill; and

WHEREAS, the 2025 workload is greater than what is feasible for the number of

available County staff; and

WHEREAS, currently all construction staff are full time on construction projects

and there is no availability for staff to manage CP 04-17; and

WHEREAS, an engineering firm with this specialty will provide construction

management, inspection, surveying, and material testing in 2025; and

WHEREAS, the proposal from SRF Consulting Group, Inc., highlights their

strong technical expertise, staff, and experience with complex transportation

projects and meets the requirements of this project; and

WHEREAS, the Transportation Capital Improvement Program budget includes

sufficient funding in 2025 for CP 04-17; and

WHEREAS, the County Engineer recommends the execution of a contract with

SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for construction management, inspection,

surveying, and material testing for CP 04-17 for actual costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Transportation Director to execute a

contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for construction management,

inspection, surveying, and material testing for CP 04-17 for $221,038 subject to

approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-379

8.6

Authorization To Amend Contract With Asphalt Surface Technologies

Corporation, dba ASTECH Corp., For 2025 Highway Pavement Preservation

Projects And Amend Transportation Capital Improvement Program Budget,

County Project 98-52

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, to promote a safe and efficient transportation system throughout

the County, Dakota County undertakes an annual pavement preservation

program; and

WHEREAS, crack sealing is utilized as part of the pavement preservation

program to extend the life of the pavement; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-053 (March 6, 2025), the County Manager

approved via memo a construction contract with Asphalt Surface Technologies

Corporation, dba ASTECH Corp., in the amount of $334,392.00, based on their

low bid; and

WHEREAS, quantities increased resulting in construction costs increases of

$240,912.00; and

WHEREAS, the increase in costs was based on the number and length of actual

cracks needing sealing versus the estimated quantity in the contract; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing a contract amendment with ASTECH

Corp., in the amount of $240,912 and authorizing a budget amendment in the

amount of $240,912 for additional contract costs on County Project 98-52,

subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Transportation Director to execute a

contract amendment with Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation, dba

ASTECH Corp., in the amount of $240,912; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the approved 2025 Transportation Capital

Improvement Budget is hereby amended as follows:

Expense

2025 Pavement Highway Surface Set-Aside ($240,912)

County Project 98-52

$240,912

Total Expense

Revenue

2025 Pavement Highway Surface Set-Aside (TAA) ($240,912)

County Project 98-52 (TAA)

$240,912

Total Revenue

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-380

8.7

Authorization To Execute Contract Amendment With KLJ Engineering, LLC, For

Two Roundabouts On County State Aid Highway 86 (280th Street W), County

Projects 86-43 And 86-44

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota

County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 86-43 and CP 86-44; and

WHEREAS, CP 86-43 is the reconstruction of the intersection of County State

Aid Highway (CSAH) 86 and Trunk Highway (TH 3) to a single-lane rural

roundabout in Castle Rock and Waterford Townships; and

WHEREAS, CP 86-44 is the reconstruction of the intersection of CSAH 86 and

TH 56 to a single-lane rural roundabout in Castle Rock, Hampton, and Randolph

Townships; and

WHEREAS, both CP 86-43 and CP 86-44 are comprised of intersections that

contain two legs under County jurisdiction and two legs under State jurisdiction;

and

WHEREAS, County staff applied for and received Highway Safety Improvement

Program (HSIP) federal dollars for the construction phases of CP 86-43 and

86-44; and

WHEREAS, MnDOT and Dakota County executed State contract number

1050146W02 (County contract no. C0035533.3) for the State to contribute to the

preliminary and final design of the two roundabouts at the intersections of

County and State roadways; and

WHEREAS, the State’s contribution to the consultant contract shall not exceed

$300,000, utilizing a 50/50 cost share with the County; and

WHEREAS, the original contract amount is $541,313.30 (DCA21201) for KLJ

Engineering, LLC’s design services contract for CP 86-043 and CP 86-044; and

WHEREAS, the cost of the additional out-of-scope and unforeseen work tasks

and professional design services to be performed by KLJ Engineering, LLC is

$232,221.00 for CP 86-043 and CP 86-044 for a new contract amount not to

exceed $773,534.30 to complete the final design, environmental review, and

geotechnical evaluation and collect additional survey data; and

WHEREAS, $185,776.80 of the requested contract amendment No. 1 out of the

total amount of $232,221 is allocated to the CP 86-043 budget; and

WHEREAS, $46,444.20 of the requested contract amendment No. 1 out of the

total amount of $232,221 is allocated to the CP 86-044 budget; and

WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist in the 2025 Transportation Capital

Improvement Program Adopted Budget for the required amendment amounts.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to amend

the contract value of $541,313.30 with KLJ Engineering, LLC, to add an amount

of $232,221 for a total contract amount not to exceed $773,534.30 including

reimbursables, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-381

8.8

Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With Douglas Township For

Bituminous Resurfacing On Nicolai Avenue And 260th Street East, County

Project 98-055

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota

County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 91-030; and

WHEREAS, CP 91-030 is the final design engineering of the reconstruction of

County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 91 (Nicolai Avenue) in Miesville and Douglas

Township; and

WHEREAS, Douglas Township desires to proceed with a project to resurface

Nicolai Avenue and 260th Street East and has requested that its project be

included with the County’s project; and

WHEREAS, the County has identified this project as County Project (CP)

98-055, with a total estimated cost of $54,000, which includes $50,000 for

construction and $4,000 for engineering, construction administration, and

inspection; and

WHEREAS, Douglas Township will reimburse the County for all costs

associated with CP 98-055; and

WHEREAS, a joint powers agreement with Douglas Township for CP 98-055 is

necessary to define project responsibilities and reimbursement terms.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute

a joint powers agreement with Douglas Township for the reimbursement of

actual construction, engineering, and construction administration costs for the

resurfacing of Nicolai Avenue And 260th Street East (County Project 98-055),

subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-382

8.9

Authorization To Execute Contract With CM Construction Company, Inc. For

Construction For Phase I Veterans Memorial Greenway Memorial Plazas In

Inver Grove Heights, County Project P00147

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, to provide high-quality recreational and educational opportunities in

harmony with natural resource preservation and to honor Dakota County’s

more-than 25,000 veterans, Dakota County is proceeding with the Veterans

Memorial Greenway County Project (P00147); and

WHEREAS, the Veterans Memorial Greenway Phase I is the first segment of

regional trail to be secured, designed, and constructed in order to connect the

Lebanon Hills Greenway in Eagan to the Mississippi River Greenway in Inver

Grove Heights; and

WHEREAS, the Veterans Memorial Greenway Phase I regional trail was

constructed in 2024-2025 and included two miles of trail starting 500’ west of the

intersection of Alameda Path and Cliff Road in Inver Grove Heights and

extending east along Cliff Road through Flint Hills property and then ending at

Rich Valley Park; and

WHEREAS, staff advertised the Phase I memorial node construction contract

(P00147) on July 1, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the bid of CM Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of

$375,900 was the lowest responsive and responsible bid received; and

WHEREAS, the 2025 Park’s Capital Improvement Program Budget has

sufficient funds to accommodate the construction contract.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners hereby awards the bid to and authorizes the Parks Director to

execute the contract with CM Construction Company, Inc. for the construction

work (CP P00147) associated with the Veterans Memorial Greenway Phase I

Segment Memorial Nodes, in the amount of $375,900 based on their low bid,

subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 6

Mike Slavik, Joe Atkins, Laurie Halverson, William Droste, Liz Workman, and

Mary Hamann-Roland

Nay: 1

Mary Liz Holberg

Resolution No: 25-383

8.10

Authorization To Execute Contract With Lake County Outdoors, LLC For

Construction For Phase I Veterans Memorial Greenway Landscaping In Inver

Grove Heights, County Project P00147

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, to provide high-quality recreational and educational opportunities in

harmony with natural resource preservation and to honor Dakota County’s

more-than 25,000 veterans, Dakota County is proceeding with the Veterans

Memorial Greenway County Project (P00147); and

WHEREAS, the Veterans Memorial Greenway Phase I is the first segment of

regional trail to be secured, designed, and constructed in order to connect the

Lebanon Hills Greenway in Eagan to the Mississippi River Greenway in Inver

Grove Heights; and

WHEREAS, the Veterans Memorial Greenway Phase I regional trail was

constructed in 2024-2025 and included two miles of trail starting 500’ west of the

intersection of Alameda Path and Cliff Road in Inver Grove Heights and

extending east along Cliff Road through Flint Hills property and then ending at

Rich Valley Park; and

WHEREAS, staff advertised the Phase I landscaping construction contract

(P00147) on July 1, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the bid of Lake County Outdoors, LLC in the amount of $96,701

was the lowest responsive and responsible bid received; and

WHEREAS, the construction specifications include an incentive payment of 10

percent, or $9,670, if 90 percent or more of the plants that were installed in the

initial installation period have been continuously acceptable throughout the

contract period of two years; and

WHEREAS, the 2025 Park’s Capital Improvement Program Budget has

sufficient funds to accommodate the construction contract.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners hereby awards the bid to and authorizes the Parks Director to

execute the contract with Lake County Outdoors, LLC for the construction work

(CP P00147) associated with the Veterans Memorial Greenway Phase I

Segment landscaping, in the amount of $106,371 based on their low bid and

potential incentive payment, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office

as to form.

Ayes: 6

Mike Slavik, Joe Atkins, Laurie Halverson, William Droste, Liz Workman, and

Mary Hamann-Roland

Nay: 1

Mary Liz Holberg

Resolution No: 25-384

8.11

Authorization To Award Bid And Execute Contract With Alex’s Lawn And Turf

LLC, dba DreamScapes Landscape and Design To Provide General Contractor

Services For Pollinator Promenade And Daylit Stream Project At Thompson

County Park

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, the approved 2020 Thompson County Park Master Plan identified

additional improvements for the park; and

WHEREAS, the Pollinator Promenade and Daylit Stream Project will add a

natural surface trail and sensory-engaging plantings and will daylight a stream;

and

WHEREAS, the County contracted with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (HKGi) to

prepare final design documents, which were completed in June 2025; and

WHEREAS, seven competitive bids were received on July 22, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Alex’s Lawn and Turf LLC, dba DreamScapes Landscape and

Design (DreamScapes) submitted a bid of $582,415.51; and

WHEREAS, staff and HKGi reviewed the qualifications of the bidder and

recommend award to DreamScapes as the lowest responsive and responsible

bidder in an amount not to exceed $582,415.51 for the Pollinator Promenade

and Daylit Stream Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Facilities Management Director to

execute a contract with Alex’s Lawn and Turf LLC, dba DreamScapes

Landscape and Design, 641 Heinel Drive, Roseville, MN 55113, in an amount

not to exceed $582,415.51 for the Pollinator Promenade and Daylit Stream

Project.

Ayes: 6

Mike Slavik, Joe Atkins, Laurie Halverson, William Droste, Liz Workman, and

Mary Hamann-Roland

Nay: 1

Mary Liz Holberg

REGULAR AGENDA

Community Services

Update On Community Corrections Act Subsidy

9.1

Community Corrections Deputy Director Jim Scovil briefed this item and

responded to questions. This item was on the agenda for informational purposes

only.

Information only; no action requested.

10.

11.

Central Operations

Update On Second Quarter 2025 Dakota County Investment Portfolio

10.1

Cash and Investments Manager Kristen Zimmerman and Danny Nelson with

PFM Asset Management briefed this item and responded to questions. This item

was on the agenda for informational purposes only.

Information only; no action requested.

Presentation

11.1 Recognition of 2025 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement

Awards

The National Association of Counties (NACo) granted Dakota County with four 2025

Achievement Awards for the following programs:

- Dakota County Community Focused Sampling Program

- Interactive Voice Response

- Crisis and Recovery Center

- Jail Integrative Health Unit

Staff from several divisions were recognized and present to accept the awards.

12.

Interagency Reports/Commissioner Updates

Interagency reports and Commissioner updates were presented.

13. County Manager's Report

County Manager Heidi Welsch recognized the Dakota County Sheriff's Office for their support

and assistance with safety at the Dakota County Fair. Special thanks to Captain Matt Regis

and Sergeant Jordan Klug.

14.

Information

14.1

See Attachment for future Board meetings and other activities.

Adjournment

Resolution No: 25-385

15.

15.1

Adjournment

Motion: William Droste

Second: Joe Atkins

On a motion by Commissioner Droste, seconded by Commissioner Atkins, the

meeting was adjourned at 9:54 a.m.

Ayes: 7

Mike Slavik

Chair

ATTEST

Heidi Welsch

County Manager