Dakota County  
General Government and Policy  
Committee of the Whole  
Minutes  
Tuesday, January 6, 2026  
10:00 AM  
Conference Room 3A, Administration  
Center, Hastings  
(or following Regional Railroad Authority)  
1.  
Call to Order and Roll Call  
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Workman at 10:41 a.m.  
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.  
The audio recording of this meeting is available upon request.  
2.  
Audience  
Chair Workman noted that all public comments can be sent to  
CountyAdmin@co.dakota.mn.us  
No comments were received for this agenda.  
3.  
Approval of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)  
Approval of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)  
Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Ayes: 7  
3.1  
Second: Mike Slavik  
CONSENT AGENDA  
On a motion by Commissioner Slavik, seconded by Commissioner Hamann-Roland, the  
Consent agenda was approved as follows:  
4.  
County Administration - Approval of Minutes  
Approval of Minutes of Meeting Held on December 2, 2025  
4.1  
Motion: Mike Slavik  
Ayes: 7  
Second: Mary Hamann-Roland  
REGULAR AGENDA  
5.  
Central Operations  
Resolution No: 26-038  
5.1  
Approval Of Disability Advisory Council 2026 Work Plan  
Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Second: Laurie Halverson  
Jessica Johnson, Access Management Coordinator and members from the  
Disability Advisory Council, Sumukha Terakanambi (Chair) and Ann Bailey (Vice  
Chair), briefed this item and responded to questions.  
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.  
This item was approved and recommended for action by the Board of  
Commissioners on 1/20/2026.  
Ayes: 7  
6.  
County Board/County Administration  
Update And Discussion On Parking Permit Accommodation During Waterfowl  
Hunting Season At Spring Lake Park Reserve And Staff Recommendation On  
Naming Of The Mississippi River Access Area At Fisher Avenue  
6.1  
Georg Fischer, Physical Development Director and Mary Beth Schubert,  
Communications and Public Affairs Director briefed this item and responded to  
questions. Following discussion, the committee directed staff to proceed with the  
naming of the access location as 'Mississippi River Access at Bud's Landing'.  
Information only; no action requested.  
Legislative Update  
6.2  
Mary Beth Schubert, Communications and Public Affairs Director briefed this  
item. Dan Dwight, Stinson representative, was present via interactive technology  
and provided a state legislative update. This item was on the agenda for  
informational purposes only.  
Information only; no action requested.  
Review Of Dakota County Strategic Plan Goals And Priorities  
6.3  
Heidi Welsch, County Manager, briefed this item and responded to questions.  
The committee reviewed the Strategic Plan Goals and 2026 Initiatives and  
provided feedback.  
Information only; no action requested.  
7.  
County Manager/Deputy/Director's Report  
Marti Fischbach, Community Services Director, and Dana DeMaster, Employment &  
Economic Assistance Director gave a brief overview of how potential federal funding cuts may  
impact the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and responded to questions.  
8.  
Future Agenda Items  
There were no suggested topics for future meetings.  
9.  
Adjournment  
Adjournment  
Motion: Joe Atkins  
9.1  
Second: Laurie Halverson  
On a motion by Commissioner Atkins, seconded by Commissioner Halverson,  
the meeting was adjourned at 12:10 p.m.  
Ayes: 7  
Respectfully submitted,  
Jeni Reynolds  
Sr. Administrative Coordinator to the Board