Dakota County

Board of Commissioners

Minutes

Tuesday, May 20, 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; Kathryn M. Keena, County Attorney;

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: 25-238

4.1

Approval of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Ayes: 7

Second: William Droste

Public Hearing

Resolution No: 25-239

5.1

Public Hearing To Receive Comments On Proposed Ordinance Regulating

Registration And Sale Of Cannabis Products In Dakota County, Adopt

Ordinance, And Amend 2025 Fee Schedule

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: William Droste

The time being 9:07 a.m., and pursuant to public notice, a public hearing was

conducted for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed ordinance

regulating registration and sale of cannabis products in Dakota County. Public

Services and Revenue Deputy Director Teresa Mitchell briefed this item and the

public hearing was opened. No one came forward for comment. The public

hearing was closed at 9:08 a.m.

WHEREAS, the purpose of this ordinance is to implement the provisions of

Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 342, which authorizes the retail registration and

sale of cannabis and lower-potency hemp products, and to protect the public

health, safety, and welfare of Dakota County residents by regulating retail

cannabis and hemp businesses within the legal boundaries of Dakota County

where the city or township consents to Dakota County administering registration

of retail cannabis businesses and lower-potency hemp businesses from Dakota

County; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in it by Minn. Stat. § 342.13 to

adopt reasonable restrictions of the operation of a cannabis business in any

political subdivision located in Dakota County that has consented to Dakota

County to regulate the registration and sale of cannabis products; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in it by Minn. Stat. § 342.22 to

issue local registrations to retailers for the sale of cannabis and lower-potency

hemp products in any political subdivision located in Dakota County that has

consented to Dakota County to regulate the registration and sale of cannabis

products and lower-potency hemp products; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-215 (April 22, 2025), the County Board of

Commissioners scheduled the public hearing and directed the publication of the

intent to adopt a cannabis ordinance; and

WHEREAS, the Notice of Public Hearing was published in the County’s Official

Newspaper on May 8 and 15, 2025, and was posted to the Dakota County

website; and

WHEREAS, dialog with a local business representative brought to light a

necessary amendment to the draft ordinance removing the restriction during

stated holidays that proposed to align with Ordinance No. 101 Regulating the

Licensing and Sale of Intoxicating Liquor; and

WHEREAS, the amendment to the published ordinance reflects the limitations

under State laws for imposing a time restriction for cannabis and low-potency

hemp sales during public holidays; and

WHEREAS, to provide for a swift response to any immediate threat to the health

or safety of the public as provided in statute, it is necessary to delegate the

authority to suspend a retail registration to the Director of Public Services and

Revenue Division; and

WHEREAS, staff from the Sheriff’s Office, Public Health, and Public Services

and Revenue Division recommend that the amended cannabis ordinance is

adopted; and

WHEREAS, the 2025 Fee Schedule must be amended to include fees

associated under this ordinance for retail registration of cannabis retailers,

temporary cannabis event licenses, and penalties for violations of the ordinance;

and

WHEREAS, a public hearing is required for the purpose of receiving comments

and informing the public of the proposed ordinance Regulating the Registration

and Sale of Cannabis Products in Dakota County; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing is required for the purpose of receiving comments

and informing the public of the amendment to the 2025 fee schedule in Dakota

County.

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

Commissioners held a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on May 20, 2025, in the

Boardroom of the Dakota County Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55,

Hastings, Minnesota for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed

Cannabis Ordinance and amendment to the 2025 Fee Schedule in Dakota

County; and

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

hereby adopts the Cannabis Ordinance, Regulating the Registration and Sale of

Cannabis Products as presented on May 20, 2025; and

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

sets the registration fee for a Cannabis Retailer at $500 for the initial

registration, and $1,000 for the second and each subsequent registration

renewal; and

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

sets the registration fee for a Lower-Potency Hemp Retailer at $125 for the initial

registration, and $125 for the second and each subsequent registration renewal;

and

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

sets the registration fee for a Medical Combination Retailer at $500 for the initial

registration, and $1,000 for the second and each subsequent registration

renewal; and

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

sets the registration fee for a Mezzobusiness Retailer at $500 for the initial

registration, and $1,000 for the second and each subsequent registration

renewal; and

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

sets the registration fee for a Microbusiness Retailer at $0 for the initial

registration, and $1,000 for the second and each subsequent registration

renewal; and

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

sets the registration fee for a Temporary Cannabis Event License at $150 for a

1-2 day event; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That staff shall publish, distribute, and file the

amended ordinance pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 375.51.

Ayes: 7

CONSENT AGENDA

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

Consent agenda was approved as follows:

County Administration - Approval of Minutes

Resolution No: 25-240

6.1

Approval of Minutes of Meeting Held on May 6, 2025

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Ayes: 7

Second: Laurie Halverson

Items Recommended by Board Committee*

Resolution No: 25-241

Proclamation Of May As Mental Health Month

7.1

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, May is National Mental Health Month; and

WHEREAS, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Center

for Disease Control:

· One in five United States (U.S.) adults experience mental illness

· One in twenty U.S. adults experience serious mental illness

· 50 percent of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75 percent

by age 24

· In 2024, 1 in 5 employees in the U.S. reported experiencing burnout, with

mental health problems being one of the key contributors. (nami.org)

· 1 in 5 children aged 3-17 in the U.S. have a mental health condition, with

ADHD, anxiety, and depression being the most common diagnoses

; and

WHEREAS, mental health is an important determinant of overall health and

well-being for individuals; and

WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic, along with compounding community

trauma, continues to have a significant impact on adult and child mental health,

particularly for people with pre-existing mental illness and Substance Use

Disorder (SUD), and for communities of color; and

WHEREAS, many residents are struggling with the long-term impacts of illness,

loss of loved ones, social isolation, job loss, changes in routines, racism or other

forms of discrimination, and community trauma, resulting in many who are

experiencing unprecedented levels of fear, anxiety, and stress; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County has maintained a focus on connecting people to

community mental health and SUD services, promoting mental health

messaging and initiatives, addressing service needs and gaps through

community partnerships, training, and engaging the perspective and voice of

people with lived experience; and

WHEREAS, this includes providing community members with practical tools they

can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency; and

WHEREAS, prevention is an effective strategy to reduce the impact of mental

health conditions and, with effective treatment, those individuals with mental

health conditions can recover and lead full, productive lives; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County has a network of mental health services and

initiatives that provide mental health support and promote mental health

awareness and education; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County staff, in partnership with other organizations, are

committed to building public awareness and addressing stigma as important

steps in supporting people to access treatment and support; and

WHEREAS, promoting mental health and awareness of resources and support

is especially important given the impacts of the pandemic and community

trauma on mental health and well-being; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners

proclaim May as Mental Health Month in Dakota County.

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

Commissioners hereby proclaims May 2025 as Mental Health Month in Dakota

County and supports efforts to promote mental health awareness, training,

education, and access to information, services, and supports to serve the mental

health needs of the citizens of Dakota County.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-242

7.2

Authorization To Amend Contract With HKGi For Miesville Ravine Park Reserve

Site Improvement

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 23-444 (September 26, 2023), the 2024 -2028

Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget includes a project to

design and construct site developments making Miesville Ravine Park Reserve

(MRPR) a better place to serve the adjacent communities; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-091 (February 27, 2024), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners authorized the MRPR Master Plan, which outlines the

site improvement plans; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-545 (November 12, 2024), the Board

approved to select HKGi to provide professional design services; and

WHEREAS, since December 2024, staff has worked with a design team led by

HKGi to progress the design and related review process; and

WHEREAS, staff reviewed the initial concept with tribal partners virtually on

February 6, 2025; and

WHEREAS, a public open house was held in person on February 6, 2025, and

project materials were published online for public comments; and

WHEREAS, a public and private stakeholder workshop was held in person on

February 7, 2025; and

WHEREAS, due to the complicated physical site conditions and the extensive

permitting process, an additional service fee of $98,650 is required.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes a contract amendment to increase the

contract with HKGi by $98,650 to a total $272,595, subject to approval by the

County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Central Operations

Report On Invoices Paid In April 2025

Information only; no action requested.

8.1

Resolution No: 25-243

8.2

Authorization To Execute Fiber Optic Indefeasible Right To Use Agreement With

City Of Rosemount

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, the County intends to install fiber strands in certain segments within

the City of Rosemount as described in this Agreement and Dakota County

desires to use existing city-owned conduit for the fiber strands in order to save

substantial construction costs; and

WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount desires to obtain from Dakota County the

use of 48 strands for connecting the Fire Station, Bacardi Tower, and Flint Hills

Recreation Complex, as well as an additional twelve strands for connecting the

Flint Hills Sports Complex, within specified fiber optic cable segments; and

WHEREAS, a Fiber Optic Indefeasible Right To Use Agreement with the City of

Rosemount is required for use of County fiber optic cable.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute an

IRU with the City of Rosemount for use of County-owned Institutional Network

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

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-244

8.3

Authorization To Execute Contract With Granicus, Inc. For High-Definition

Encoder And Closed Captioning

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, Dakota County utilizes a high-definition encoder and closed

captioning in the boardroom for broadcasting meetings to the public; and

WHEREAS, Granicus, Inc. provides support under this contract for

high-definition encoder and closed captioning services for each County Board

meeting to continue to comply with requirements as defined under the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and

WHEREAS, Staff recommend executing a contract with Granicus in the amount

of $54,893 to provide services through June 30, 2026.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute the

contract with Granicus, Inc., to provide a high- definition encoder and closed

captioning services, payable from the 2025 Information Technology budget for

$54,893, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

County Board/County Administration

Resolution No: 25-245

9.1

2025 Appointments To Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Board And Technical

Work Group

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

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

appoints the following representatives to the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority

(MVTA) Board of Commissioners and Technical Work Group for 2025:

Board of Commissioners: Commissioner Hamann-Roland

Alternate, Board of Commissioners: Commissioner Droste

Technical Working Group: Joe Morneau

Ayes: 6

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

Mary Hamann-Roland

Nay: 1

Mary Liz Holberg

10.

Community Services

Resolution No: 25-246

10.1

Proclamation Of Emergency Medical Services Week In Dakota County May

19-25, 2025

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 375A.04, the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners is, and performs the duties and exercises the powers of, a

community health board under Minn. Stat. Ch. 145A, including the responsibility

to prevent disease and to promote and protect the public health of Dakota

County residents; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 03-218 (April 22, 2003), the Board established

the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Advisory Council’s membership,

structure, and advisory role to the Dakota County Public Health Director; and

WHEREAS, the mission of the Dakota County EMS Advisory Council is to

assure prompt, quality and coordinated EMS to the citizens of Dakota County by

providing high-quality care through training, community awareness, system

improvement, and assuring best practices; and

WHEREAS, EMS Council members include representatives from hospitals,

ambulance providers, police, fire, medical directors, County emergency

response staff, Dakota 911, and others, including Allina, Health East, Burnsville,

Hastings, North Air Care, South Metro Fire, Cannon Falls and Northfield EMS

ambulance providers; and

WHEREAS, the EMS Advisory Council works collaboratively with the Public

Health Department to enhance EMS services to Dakota County residents; and

WHEREAS, on May 22, 2025, the Dakota County EMS awards will be

presented.

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

Commissioners hereby proclaims May 19-25, 2025, as Emergency Medical

Services Week in Dakota County by recognizing the value of emergency

medical service providers in Dakota County.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-247

10.2

Annual Appropriation To Dakota County Veterans Service Organizations In

Support Of 2025 Memorial Day Events, Activities, Or To Purchase Items To

Support Memorial Day

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 375.35, the County Board has authority to

appropriate annual funds to each post of a recognized military service persons'

organizations or society, holding charter from Congress or incorporated in MN,

organized and existing in Dakota County, to defray Memorial Day expenses; and

WHEREAS, as in past years, staff recommends that each Veterans Service

Organization within Dakota County listed below receive $100, for a total

appropriation of $2,200, for its use in funding Memorial Day activities or to

purchase items to support Memorial Day in the organization’s community:

Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776

· Apple Valley VVA Chapter 363

· Burnsville American Legion Post 1700, Patrick Kopp Post

· Burnsville VFW Post 5833, Glen C Turner Post

· Eagan American Legion Post 594, Daniel R. Olsen Post

· Farmington American Legion Post 189, Clifford Larson Post

· Farmington Sypal-Lundgren VFW Post 7662

· Hastings AMVETS Post 10

· Hastings Lyle Russell VFW Post 1210

· Hastings American Legion Post 47, Nelson-Lucking Post

· Inver Grove Heights Legion Post 424

· Lakeville American Legion Post 44, John Vessey Post

· Lakeville VFW Post 210, Oscar & John Soberg Post

· Mendota AMVETS 1, Raymond T. Furlong-Zigmund Post

· Mendota VFW Post 6690, Vasatka-Goers Post

· Minnesota DAV South Metro Chapter 40

· Rosemount American Legion Post 65

· Rosemount VFW Post 9433

· South St. Paul Abner Rude American Legion Post 481

· South St. Paul Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter #5

· South St. Paul VFW Post 295, Gallagher-Hansen Post

· West St. Paul Challenger American Legion Post 521

; and

WHEREAS, Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 26, 2025.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to

appropriate funds in the amount of $100 to each of the Veterans Service

Organizations within Dakota County listed in the above Resolution summary, for

a total appropriation of $2,200, to support Memorial Day events or activities, or

to purchase items to support Memorial Day, 2025.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-248

10.3

Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With School Districts For

Interagency Early Intervention Services

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, Dakota County Social Services - Children and Family Services and

Dakota County Public Health partner with Dakota County school districts to

provide interagency early intervention services to young children with, or at risk

of developing, developmental delays; and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Education allocates federal

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C funding to each school

district based on the number of children identified for early intervention services;

and

WHEREAS, Independent School Districts 191, 192, 194, 195, 196, 197, 199,

200, and Special School District 6 jointly have indicated their intent to continue

using these funds to purchase services from Dakota County for early

identification of developmental delays via Part C Mini Grants, services, and

interagency service coordination; and

WHEREAS, Social Services - Children and Family Services administers the Part

C Mini Grant Program and coordinates regular meetings of the Interagency Early

Intervention Collaborative; and

WHEREAS, Public Health provides home visits supported through the IDEA Part

C allocation through their Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program; and

WHEREAS, this allocation supplements the MCH program grant funds and

revenue generated from health insurance and Medical Assistance for home

visiting; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is estimated to receive a total of $213,190.76 from

the noted districts for services provided during the term of the JPA as follows:

• Independent School District 191: $16,069.65 x 2 = $32,139.30

• Independent School District 192: $9,820.34 x 2 = $19,640.68

• Independent School District 194: $15,712.55 x 2 = $31,425.10

• Independent School District 195: $357.11 x 2 = $714.22

• Independent School District 196: $32,139.30 x 2 = $64,278.60

• Independent School District 197: $11,962.97 x 2 = $23,925.94

• Independent School District 199: $5,713.66 x 2 = $11,427.32

• Independent School District 200: $6,784.97 x 2 = $13,569.94

• Special School District 6: $8,034.83 x 2 = $16,069.66

; and

WHEREAS, the total received over the two-year timeframe will be allocated as

follows:

· Dakota County Public Health: $63,381.26 x 2 = $126,762.52

· Dakota County Social Services: $21,895.34 x 2 = $43,790.68

· Part C Mini Grants: $20,742.95 x 2 = $41,485.90

· Printing: $575.83 x 2 = $1,151.66

; and

WHEREAS, let it be noted that the amounts shown above are estimated

amounts based on previous dollars awarded, and amounts listed above can be

increased up to 10 percent without Dakota County Board approval.

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 each participating school district in Dakota County

for health and human services related to interagency early intervention system

services, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, or until completion by the

parties of their respective obligations under the joint powers agreement,

whichever occurs first, unless earlier terminated by law or according to the

provisions of the joint powers agreement, subject to approval by the County

Attorney's Office as to form, in the estimated amounts as follows:

• Independent School District 191: $32,139.30

• Independent School District 192: $19,640.68

• Independent School District 194: $31,425.10

• Independent School District 195: $714.22

• Independent School District 196: $64,278.60

• Independent School District 197: $23,925.94

• Independent School District 199 $11,427.32

• Independent School District 200: $13,569.94

• Special School District 6: $16,069.66

; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That although the specific amounts due from

each district are determined based on final state allocations to the schools, a

total of $213,190.76 from the noted districts is anticipated; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the amounts listed above can be increased

up to 10 percent without Dakota County Board approval.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-249

10.4

Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement with Intermediate School

District 917 For Community Transition lnteragency Committee Coordination And

Facilitation Services For Youth With Disabilities Transitioning Into Adulthood

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 125A.023, requires the development and

implementation of a coordinated, multidisciplinary, interagency intervention

service system; and

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 125A.22, establishes that school districts, in

cooperation with the county in which the districts are located, may create a

Community Transition lnteragency Committee (CTIC) for youth with disabilities;

and

WHEREAS, Intermediate School District 917 (ISD 917) and Dakota County have

negotiated a joint powers agreement for Dakota County to provide coordination

and facilitation services of the CTIC with ISD 917 compensating County staff

time; and

WHEREAS, the parties agree on the scope and nature of the services to be

provided.

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 Intermediate School District 917 for Community

Transition lnteragency Committee coordination and facilitation services, effective

upon the date of execution through June 30, 2027, or until completion by the

parties of their respective obligations under the joint powers agreement,

whichever occurs first, unless earlier terminated by law or according to the

provisions of this joint powers agreement, subject to approval by the County

Attorney's Office as to form; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon execution of the joint powers

agreement by both parties, Intermediate School District 917 will pay Dakota

County $12,000, per school year, for staff time executing these responsibilities

through June 30, 2027.

Ayes: 7

11.

Physical Development

Resolution No: 25-250

11.1

Ratification Of Quarterly Entitlement And Special Funding Requests To U.S.

Department Of Housing And Urban Development

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA)

administers the entitlement funds of the Community Development Block Grant

(CDBG) program, HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) program, Emergency

Solutions Grant (ESG) program for Dakota County, special allocations of the

CDBG and ESG programs for activities that prevent, prepare for, and respond to

the coronavirus, and a special allocation of HOME American Rescue Plan Act

funds; and

WHEREAS, funds expended from previously approved projects for Fiscal Years

2020-2024 of the CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs and special allocations

must be ratified by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, the CDBG entitlement and special allocation expenses during the

timeframe of January 1, 2025-March 31, 2025, totaled $480,304.12; and

WHEREAS, the HOME entitlement and special allocation expenses during the

timeframe of January 1, 2025-March 31, 2025, totaled $842,726.33; and

WHEREAS, the ESG entitlement allocation expenses during the timeframe of

January 1, 2025-March 31, 2025, totaled $50,732.02; and

WHEREAS, the CDA has paid the requests for payment associated with the

CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs.

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

Commissioners hereby ratifies the requisitions to the U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development for $1,373,762.47 for January 1, 2025-March

31, 2025, as presented.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-251

11.2

Authorization To Execute Fourth Contract Amendment With Ebert, Inc. dba

Ebert Companies For Law Enforcement Center Integrative Health Unit Addition

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, the 2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget, as

amended for the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) Integrative Health Unit (IHU)

Addition project, is a total of $14,400,000; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 23-379 (August 29, 2023), the County Board

approved the original contract in the sum of $10,573,800 with an award to Ebert,

Inc., dba Ebert Companies; and

WHEREAS, a first (no cost) contract amendment was formally executed by way

of that authorization to establish a construction completion deadline of

late-February 2025; and

WHEREAS, with the original contract authorization, staff was also authorized to

execute up to $250,000 worth of post-award changes; and

WHEREAS, $247,756.03 in a second contract amendment has already been

formally executed by way of that authorization; and

WHEREAS, an additional $262,392.91 worth of post-award changes were

authorized to complete a third contract amendment to the contract with Ebert

Companies by Resolution No. 24-460 (September 24, 2024); and

WHEREAS, an additional $290,512.87 worth of post-award changes are

requested for authorization to complete a fourth contract amendment to the

contract with Ebert Companies; and

WHEREAS, these project cost increases to the construction contract will be paid

for with uncommitted funds available within the CIP budget for this project; and

WHEREAS, the total authorized contract amendments to this contract would

then be $800,661.81 for reimbursement of all construction change orders on the

project; and

WHEREAS, sufficient funds within the CIP budget for the project (1001292) are

available for this amendment.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Facilities Management Director to

execute a contract amendment with Ebert, Inc., dba Ebert Companies, 23350

County Road 10, Corcoran, MN 55357 in an amount not to exceed $290,512.87

for a total maximum contract total not to exceed $11,374,461.81, subject to

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

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-252

11.3

Authorization To Execute Contract With UHL Company, Inc. For Western

Service Center Chiller Replacement Project

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, the Facilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget

authorized the Western Service Center Chiller Replacement Project; and

WHEREAS, bid documents and specifications were prepared by County staff

and Obermiller Nelson Engineering, LLC, dba CMTA; and

WHEREAS, 11 competitive bids were received on May 1, 2025; and

WHEREAS, UHL Company, Inc. has submitted the low bid of $1,891,508; and

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

award to UHL Company, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in

an amount not to exceed $1,891,508 for the Western Service Center Chiller

Replacement Project; and

WHEREAS, sufficient funds for the project are available within the 2025

Facilities CIP Adopted Budget.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Parks, Facilities, and Fleet Management

Director to execute a contract for the Western Service Center Chiller

Replacement Project to UHL Company, Inc., 9065 Zachary LN N, Maple Grove,

MN 55369, in an amount not to exceed $1,891,508, subject to approval by the

County Attorney’s office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-253

11.4

Authorization To Execute Amendment To Contract With SRF Consulting Group,

Inc., For 117th Street (New County Road 32) In Inver Grove Heights, County

Project 32-65

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

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

County is reconstructing 117th Street in Inver Grove Heights; and

WHEREAS, the design of the project was done by SRF Consulting Group, Inc.;

and

WHEREAS, a contract was executed with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. to provide

construction management for the project; and

WHEREAS, it was found that the driveway to Pine Bend Landfill needed to be

relocated, and another driveway added to allow left turns onto 117th Street; and

WHEREAS, SRF Consulting Group, Inc., proposed a redesign for the driveway

changes in the amount of $61,791.00; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing the execution of an amendment to

the contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount of $61,791.00

funded by the current budget.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute

an amendment to the contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., in the amount of

$61,791.00 for the redesign of the driveways to Pine Bend Landfill for County

Project 32-65, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-254

11.5

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

Construction Services For Reconstruction Of County State Aid Highway 9 (Dodd

Boulevard) And Portion Of 179th Street In City Of Lakeville, County Project

09-56

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

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

County and the City of Lakeville have proceeded with County Project (CP)

09-56; and

WHEREAS, the County is the lead agency for CP 09-56 with construction that

began in spring 2023; and

WHEREAS, an engineering firm with this specialty has provided and will

continue to provide construction management, inspection, surveying, and

material testing services for the project; and

WHEREAS, the original contract has expired, and a new contract must be

executed to allow for the project to be finished and closed; and

WHEREAS, the Transportation Capital Improvement Program budget includes

sufficient funding for CP 09-56; and

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

SFR Consulting Group, Inc. for the remaining construction management,

inspection, surveying, and material testing services for CP 09-56 for actual

costs.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute

a new contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for remaining construction

management, inspection, surveying, and material testing services for County

Project 09-56 for $918,236.72, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s

Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-255

11.6

Approval Of Final Plats Recommended By Plat Commission

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, new subdivisions adjoining County highways are reviewed under

the Dakota County Contiguous Plat Ordinance No. 108; and

WHEREAS, the Plat Commission examines plats prior to County Board

approval; and

WHEREAS, the Plat Commission has reviewed and recommends approval of

the final plats by the County Board; and

WHEREAS, the final plat approval by the County Board is subject to the

conditions established by the Plat Commission review; and

WHEREAS, the following plats below require approval by their respective City

Council prior to the recording of the plats.

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

Commissioners hereby approves the following final plats:

VITA ATTIVA AT SOUTH CREEK FOURTH ADDITION

Farmington

Rosemount

Lakeville

PRESTWICK PLACE 27TH ADDITION

HERITAGE COMMONS 10TH ADDITION

AMELIA MEADOWS

Lakeville

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-256

11.7

Authorization To Initiate Quick-Take Condemnation For County State Aid

Highway 91 In Miesville And Douglas Township, County Project 91-030

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

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, Dakota County is the lead agency for CP 91-030, with right of way

acquisition necessary in 2025 for construction to begin in the spring of 2026; and

WHEREAS, the County has been utilizing public engagement for this project,

which was initiated with a public open house hosted on June 4, 2024; and

WHEREAS, the acquisition of 29 private property parcels identified in Dakota

County Right of Way Map No. 509 by the County is necessary to move forward

with the CP 91-030:

PARCEL OWNER

EL MEGCA FARM

1,524 (PE)

307 (PE)

ROGER A. FOX AND PATRICIA A. FOX

DAVID AND LOUANN BRAUN

DILLON T. CORRINGTON

858 (PE)

3,679 (PE)

2,959 (PE)

4,087 (PE)

LANCE A. & VIRGINIA NICKERSON

EDWARD & TIMOTHY NIEBUR PARTNERSHIP

10,901 (TE)

23,188 (PE)

STEVEN L. & GINANN MATSCH

DALLEN E. & SHARON BAUER

4,780 (PE) 1,081 (TE)

58,271 (PE) 12,970

(TE)

ROBERT 0. & JULIE A. FOX

JULIE A. FOX

29,598 (PE) 5,130 (TE)

20,850 (PE) 6,744 (TE)

JULIE A. FOX

2,343 (PE)

RILEY R. EDDY

JUSTIN R. FOX AND JULIE A. FOX

JAY R. & ANNA R. BAUER

4,731 (PE) 993 (TE)

3,300 (PE)

25,233 (PE) 1,283 (TE)

DALLEN & SHARON BAUER AND KATHLEEN M. BAUER 5,784

(PE)

SUSAN E. DAHN

CHRISTINE ANN SCHAFFER

246 (PE)

13,595 (PE)

MJC FAMILY LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP

14,165 (PE)

30,072 (PE)

3,536 (TE)

MJC FAMILY LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP

7,260 (PE)

ELMEGCA FARM, LLP

JASON & JESSICA SCHAFFER

GEORGE L. SCHAFFER

24,265 (PE) 6,344 (TE)

5,485 (PE)

2,720 (PE) 1,705 (TE)

2,720 (PE) 1,251

ALLEN E. & SHARON A. SCHAFFER

(TE)

EL MEGCA FARM

RIVER COUNTRY COOPERATIVE

43,000 (PE) 7,915 (TE)

28,701 (PE) 724 (TE)

17,929 (PE) 2,346 (TE)

6,872 (PE) 6,067

(TE)

; and

WHEREAS, the parcels have been appraised, and offers were prepared and

sent for a total appraised value of $672,550; and

WHEREAS, in the event that timely acquisition by direct negotiation of all

required parcels does not appear possible, it is necessary for the County Board

to authorize the County Attorney’s Office to initiate quick-take condemnation of

the remaining parcels to allow for a spring 2026 start date; and

WHEREAS, parcels that have settled through negotiation prior to the date

required for filing the condemnation petition will not be included.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Attorney’s Office to initiate

quick-take condemnation of the remaining parcels to allow a spring 2026 start

date in the event that timely acquisitions by direct negotiations of all parcels do

not appear possible.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-257

11.8

Authorization To Execute Third Contract Amendment With Short Elliott

Hendrickson Inc. For River To River Greenway From Marie Ave. To Dodd Rd.

For Final Design And Construction Services And Amend 2025 Parks Capital

Improvement Program Budget

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

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

County is proceeding with the River to River Phase One and Phase Two

Improvements; and

WHEREAS, the River to River Phase One design services have been

completed, while Phase Two design services are scheduled to be completed in

winter 2025/2026; and

WHEREAS, the County is the lead agency for the project; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends amending contract number C0035212 with Short

Elliot Hendrickson, Inc., to include additional design, construction management,

testing, survey, and inspection services; and

WHEREAS, additional funding in the amount of $941,768 is needed for SEH

Inc. to complete the out-of-scope final design and construction administration

work; and

WHEREAS, the 2025-2030 Parks Capital Improvement Program has sufficient

funds for the contract amendment; and

WHEREAS, County staff recommends amending SEH Inc.’s contract in an

amount not to exceed $926,00.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute

a contract amendment with Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. in an

amount-not-to-exceed $941,768 for design and construction services for the

River to River Greenway Improvements, subject to approval by the County

Attorney’s Office as to form; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Parks Capital Improvement

Program Budget is hereby amended as follows:

Expense

P30002

$941,768

P30001- 2022 GWACC Predesign (1001486)

($19,653)

Total Expense

$922,115

Revenue

Sales and Use Tax

ELF (1001486)

Total Revenue

$941,768

($19,653)

$922,115

; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Sales and Use Tax Budget is

hereby amended as follows:

Expense

Transfer to Parks Fund

($941,768)

Total Expense

($941,768)

Revenue

Sales and Use Tax

Total Revenue

($941,768)

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-258

11.9

Authorization To Execute Second Contract Amendment With Sambatek LLC,

For Construction Administration For Mississippi River Greenway Rosemount

East In City Of Rosemount, County Project P00109

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, the Mississippi River Greenway (MRG) Rosemount East segment is

the last remaining segment of the regional trail to be secured, designed, and

constructed in order to connect the national MRG from Hastings to South St.

Paul; and

WHEREAS, the MRG Rosemount East project includes the construction of 2.4

miles of trail from its connection with MRG Rosemount West to Spring Lake

Park Reserve; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for MRG Rosemount East,

P00109, with construction scheduled to begin at the start of the 2024

construction season; and

WHEREAS, the 2024 construction workload was greater than the number of

available County staff for construction management; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved the

execution of a contract with Sambatek LLC on December 19, 2023, to provide

construction management, inspection, surveying, and material testing for

P00109; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved the

execution of contract amendment one with Sambatek LLC on December 17,

2024; and

WHEREAS, the 2025 Parks Capital Improvement Program Budget includes

sufficient funding to accommodate the budget amendment necessary; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends amending contract number DCA21137 with

Sambatek LLC to include additional construction management, testing, survey,

as-built, and inspection services.

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

Commissioners authorizes the Physical Development Director to amend the

contract with Sambatek LLC to perform construction management, testing,

survey, and inspection services for County Project P00109 in an amount not to

exceed $58,445, resulting in a total amended contract amount not to exceed

$669,052.97, including reimbursable items, subject to approval by the County

Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-259

11.10

Approval Of Amendment Of Resolution No. 24-594 To Revise Right Of Way

Acquisition For Trail Easement For Veterans Memorial Greenway In City Of

Eagan, County Project P00147

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient regional greenway transportation

system, Dakota County is proceeding with the Veterans Memorial Greenway

County Project (P00147); and

WHEREAS, County Project P00147, Phase II, will entail the construction of

about two miles of shared-use trail, including a bridge over State Trunk Highway

3 in Eagan and Inver Grove Heights; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for design, construction

administration, and right of way acquisition necessary in 2025 for construction to

begin in 2025; and

WHEREAS, the acquisition of permanent and temporary construction

easements from four private property parcels is necessary to allow for

construction to be completed in 2026 as scheduled; and

WHEREAS, the acquisition of four parcels was approved by the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners by Resolution No. 24-594 (December 3, 2024); and

WHEREAS, the final design and survey updated the plans, and three need to be

updated due to changes to construction limits.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That County Project P00147 survey

coordination has determined the revised easement needs, including permanent

regional trail easement and temporary easement in total from Parcels 3, 4, and

5, will be amended to reflect the following:

· Parcel 3 - 10-44300-01-160 - Jacquelynne and Scott Baker: Regional

Trail Easement 6,026 SF;

· Parcel 4 - 10-44300-01-170 - Robert Snyder: Temporary Easement 1,506

SF; Regional Trail Easement 6,054;

· Parcel 5 - 10-44300-01-180 - Nicole and Chris Medin: Temporary

Easement 1,501 SF; Regional Trail Easement 6,023

; and

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

hereby amends Resolution No. 24-594 (December 3, 2024), to approve the

appraised values prepared by Patchin Messner Valuation Counselors for the

acquisition of the right of way for County Project P00147 and authorizes County

staff in its discretion, to share the appraisal data with the respective landowners,

including all or portions of the completed appraisals as part of the negotiations

process; and

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

hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director, or the Physical

Development Real Estate Supervisor, to review and approve the appraised

values for the revised easement needs.

Ayes: 7

12.

Public Services and Revenue

Resolution No: 25-260

12.1

Approval of Chair to Special County Board of Appeal and Equalization

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners appoints the Chair for

the Special County Board of Appeal and Equalization; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Special County Board of Appeal and

Equalization voted in 2024 to reappoint Christopher Baddeley as Chair for 2025.

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

Commissioners hereby appoints Christopher Baddeley as Chair of the Special

County Board of Appeal and Equalization for 2025.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-261

12.2

Approval Of Application For Exempt Permit For Folds Of Honor Minnesota

Foundation LLC To Hold Raffle

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, gambling licenses are issued by the Minnesota Gambling Control

Board; and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Gambling Control Board requires County approval of

an application when the gambling premises are located in a township; and

WHEREAS, as application for an Exempt Permit to hold a raffle in Ahlberg Hall

at the Dakota County Fair Grounds in Castle Rock Township has been

submitted by Folds of Honor Minnesota Foundation LLC; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners is the local governing

body having jurisdiction over the proposed gambling activity.

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

Commissioners hereby approves the application from Folds of Honor Minnesota

Foundation LLC to hold an Exempt Permit for a raffle in Ahlberg Hall at the

Dakota County Fair Grounds in Castle Rock Township on August 10, 2025.

Ayes: 7

REGULAR AGENDA

Closed Executive Session

13.

Resolution No: 25-262

13.1

Closed Executive Session: To Discuss Negotiation Strategy For Acquisition Of

Trail Easements For County Project P00147, Veterans Memorial Greenway

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: William Droste

The time being 9:45 a.m. and pursuant to public notice, the County Board

recessed to Conference Room 3A, Administration Center, to conduct in

accordance with Minnesota Statutes sections 13D.021 and 13D.03 a Closed

Executive Session to discuss negotiation strategy for acquisition of trail

easements for County project P00147, Veterans Memorial Greenway.

Greenways Manager Tony Wotzka and Real Estate Supervisor Eddie Buell

briefed this item.

The following were present:

Commissioner Mike Slavik, District 1

Commissioner Joe Atkins, District 2

Commissioner Laurie Halverson, District 3

Commissioner Bill Droste, District 4

Commissioner Liz Workman, District 5

Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg, District 6

Commissioner Mary Hamann-Roland, District 7

Tom Donely, First Assistant County Attorney

Heid Welsch, County Manager

Jeni Reynolds, Clerk to the Board

Georg Fischer, Physical Development Director

Erin Stwora, Physical Development Deputy Director

Niki Geisler, Parks Director

Bailey Harten, Administrative Service Assistant

The Closed Executive Session continued until 10:09 a.m., at which time the

Board reconvened the County Board meeting with all members present.

WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient regional greenway transportation

system, Dakota County is proceeding with the Veterans Memorial Greenway

County, Project P00147; and

WHEREAS, County Project P00147, Phase II, will entail the construction of

about two miles of shared-use trail, including a bridge over State Trunk Highway

3 in Eagan and Inver Grove Heights; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for design, construction

administration, and right of way acquisition; and

WHEREAS, the acquisition of permanent and temporary construction

easements from three private property parcels is necessary to allow for

construction to be completed in 2026 as scheduled; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-594 (December 3, 2024), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners approved the appraised value for easements on the

following parcels:

Parcel 3 - 10-44300-01-160 - Jacquelynne and Scott Baker

Parcel 4 - 10-44300-01-170 - Robert Snyder

Parcel 5 - 10-44300-01-180 - Nicole and Chris Medin; and

WHEREAS, staff has engaged in negotiations with the property owners but has

not reached an agreement on a fair and reasonable purchase price; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(c), the County Board, by

resolution, may close a meeting to discuss counteroffers and appraisal data

related to the purchase of real property.

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

Commissioners hereby closes the County Board meeting on May 20, 2025, and

recesses to Conference Room 3A, Administration Center, Hastings, Minnesota,

to discuss real estate negotiations with staff.

Ayes: 7

14.

Interagency Reports/Commissioner Updates

Interagency reports and Commissioner updates were presented.

15. County Manager's Report

County Manager Heidi Welsch provided the following updates:

- A proclamation was passed today acknowledging May as Mental Health Month in Dakota

County.