Dakota County

Board of Commissioners

Minutes

Tuesday, April 22, 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

Paul Rudoi (West St. Paul) presented with comments.

Agenda

Resolution No: 25-193

4.1

Approval of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Ayes: 7

Second: William Droste

Public Hearing

Resolution No: 25-194

5.1

Public Hearing To Receive Comments On Draft Dakota County Consortium

Five-Year 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan And Fiscal Year 2025 One-Year Action

Plan For Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships,

And Emergency Solutions Grant Programs

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

The time being 9:15 a.m., and pursuant to public notice, a public hearing was

conducted for the purpose of receiving comments on draft Dakota County

consortium five-year 2025-2029 consolidated plan and fiscal year 2025 one-year

action plan for community development block grant, HOME investment

partnerships and emergency solutions grant programs. Community

Development Agency Community and Economic Development Assistant

Director Maggie Dykes briefed this item and the public hearing was opened. No

one came forward for comment. The public hearing was unanimously closed at

9.16 a.m.

WHEREAS, Dakota County is an Entitlement County for funds through the

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Emergency

Solutions Grant (ESG) Program and a Participating Jurisdiction for the HOME

Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA)

administers the CDBG, ESG, and HOME programs on behalf of Dakota County,

thereby requiring agreements between the U.S. Department of Housing and

Urban Development (HUD) and Dakota County for the CDBG, ESG, and HOME

funds and between Dakota County and the Dakota County CDA for CDBG,

ESG, and HOME program administration; and

WHEREAS, HUD requires the development and submission of a 2025-2029

Five-Year Consolidated Plan that outlines the strategies and objectives of

Dakota County’s use of the federal funds; and

WHEREAS, HUD further requires the development and submission of the Fiscal

Year (FY) 2025 One-Year Action Plan that proposes the allocation of the annual

CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds to local governments and housing providers in

the County; and

WHEREAS, CDA staff has worked with participating communities and agencies

to identify CDBG, HOME, and ESG activities for FY 2025; and

WHEREAS, the proposed activities for HUD funds meet the housing and

community development priorities identified in the draft Dakota County

Consortium 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan; and

WHEREAS, HUD has not released the grant amounts for the three entitlement

programs for FY 2025, and the draft 2025 One-Year Action Plan uses the FY

2024 approved budgets for the three programs for planning purposes; and

WHEREAS, if there are changes to the budget amounts when HUD releases the

final FY 2025 grant amount, the budgets will be amended as follows: the CDBG

budget generally will be increased or decreased proportionally depending on any

increase or decrease to the grant amount subject to statutory limits on public

service activities and planning and grant administration activities; the HOME

budget generally will be increased or decreased proportionally depending on any

increase or decrease to the grant amount except that funding for Community

Housing Development Organization (CHDO) activities will not exceed 15

percent; and the ESG budget generally will be increased or decreased

proportionally depending on any increase or decrease to the grant amount

subject to statutory limits on emergency shelter operations and grant

administration activities; and

WHEREAS, the anticipated Dakota County FY 2025 CDBG allocation is

$1,873,895 with $400,000 of anticipated program income, the anticipated

Dakota County FY 2025 HOME allocation is $864,077, including program

income (Consortium total of $2,458,250), and the anticipated Dakota County FY

2025 ESG allocation is $172,422; and

WHEREAS, CDA staff recommends allocating FY 2025 CDBG funds to 26

eligible activities for cities and townships, three Countywide activities, and two

grant administration activities as follows: affordable housing rehab (64%), public

services (12%), neighborhood revitalization (5%), down payment assistance

(2%), planning (4%), and grant administration (13%); and

WHEREAS, CDA staff recommends allocating FY 2025 HOME funds to four

eligible activities as follows: affordable rental housing (36%), affordable

homeowner housing (36%), CHDO activities (14%), and grant administration

(14%); and

WHEREAS, CDA staff recommends allocating FY 2025 ESG funds to five

eligible activities as follows: emergency shelter operations (60%), rapid

re-housing activities (27.5%), homelessness prevention activities (2%),

Homeless Management Information System (3%), and grant administration

(7.5%); and

WHEREAS, HUD requires a public hearing to receive comments and inform the

public on the draft Dakota County 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan and

the 2025 One-Year Action Plan that outlines the strategies and objectives for the

proposed allocation of FY 2025 CDBG, ESG, and HOME funds; and

WHEREAS, the Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Hastings Journal

and the Star Tribune on April 3, 2025, and posted on the websites of

participating cities, the Dakota County CDA website at www.dakotacda.org

<http://www.dakotacda.org>, and the Dakota County website at

www.co.dakota.mn.us <http://www.co.dakota.mn.us>.

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

Commissioners conducted a public hearing for April 22, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the

Board Room, Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN, to receive

comments on the draft Dakota County Consortium 2025-2029 Five-Year

Consolidated Plan and the Fiscal Year 2025 One-Year Action Plan, including

proposed Community Development Block Grant Program activities funded with

an anticipated budget of $1,873,895, HOME Investment Partnerships Program

activities funded with an anticipated budget of $864,077, including program

income (Consortium total of $2,458,250), and Emergency Solutions Grant

Program activities with an anticipated budget of $172,422.

Ayes: 7

CONSENT AGENDA

On a motion by Commissioner Atkins, seconded by Commissioner Halverson, the Consent

agenda was approved as follows:

County Administration - Approval of Minutes

Resolution No: 25-195

6.1

Approval of Minutes of Meeting Held on April 8, 2025

Motion: Joe Atkins

Ayes: 7

Second: Laurie Halverson

Items Recommended by Board Committee*

Resolution No: 25-196

7.1

Authorization To Release Draft 2050 Vision Plan for Parks, Greenways, And

Natural Systems For Public Review

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, the Draft 2050 Vision Plan for Parks, Greenways, And Natural

Systems (Vision Plan) has been prepared for public review; and

WHEREAS, the plan frames work and investment in Dakota County's parks,

greenways, and natural systems for the next 25 years; and

WHEREAS, the updated vision is Nature Protected, Community Reflected, All

Are Connected; and

WHEREAS, the vision is supported by goals and strategies; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Physical Development Committee of the Whole

has reviewed and provided feedback on much of the Vision Plan content in

March, April, May, and October of 2024, and in January 2025; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Planning Commission reviewed the draft Vision

Plan on March 27, 2025, and recommended release for public review.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes that the Draft 2050 Vision Plan for Parks,

Greenways, And Natural Systems 2050 be released for a public review period of

April 22 - May 20, 2025.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-197

7.2

Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreements With Independent School

District 199, And Inver Hills Community College For Interpretive And Wayfinding

Installations And Programming Implementation Along Unity Trail

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Parks Visitor Services Plan directed staff to

increase awareness of Dakota County Parks and its services across all

communities, including current users, new users, and under-represented groups;

and

WHEREAS, the Unity Trail project includes the construction of seven interpretive

and wayfinding nodes along a five-mile loop to create connections between the

Mississippi Regional Greenway and important Community Centers; and

WHEREAS, the Unity Trail project will provide outreach programming at different

locations to raise awareness of the Unity Trail and its themes and activate the

Trail; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County and Inver Hills Community College are

governmental units as that term is defined in Minn. Stat. § 471.59; and

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 471.59 authorizes State and local governmental units

to jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common to the contracting parties;

and

WHEREAS, Inver Hills Community College has requested the County include as

part of the Community Project certain interpretive signage and public art

benches to be located along trail extensions from the Greenway on College

property; and

WHEREAS, a joint powers agreement (JPA) with Inver Hills Community College

to design and install interpretive signage and public art benches to be located

along trail extensions from the Greenway on College property would enhance

the trail by providing the public additional spaces for outdoor experiences and

increased connections to the Unity Trail and the Mississippi River Greenway;

and

WHEREAS, the County will be responsible for the design, solicitation, and

purchasing of the wayfinding and interpretive signage for the Community Project

using grant funding, and the College shall be responsible for designating

appropriate locations for the installations, granting a license for the County to

install, maintain, repair and replace the Community Project Improvements on

College property, for a minimum period of ten years following installation of the

Improvements, and provide basic maintenance for the Community Project

Improvements and the Trails following installation; and

WHEREAS, Inver Hills Community College has requested the County make the

Programs being offered at the Inver Glen Library available to its students due in

part to the proximity of the Unity Trail to the College; and

WHEREAS, a JPA with Inver Hills Community College to provide student

engagement programs consisting of various arts and cultural programs intended

to engage students with themes relating to the Unity Trail would increase

awareness and visitation of the Unity Trail; and

WHEREAS, the County and School District No. 199 are governmental units as

that term is defined in Minn. Stat. § 471.59; and

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 471.59 authorizes local governmental units to jointly or

cooperatively exercise any power common to the contracting parties; and

WHEREAS, School District No. 199 has requested the County make the

Programs offered at the Inver Glen Library available to Simley High School

students due in part to the proximity of the Unity Trail to the school; and

WHEREAS, a JPA with Independent School District No. 199 to provide youth

engagement programs consisting of various arts and cultural programs intended

to engage youth with themes relating to the Unity Trail would increase

awareness and visitation of the Unity Trail; and

WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds to complete the project, the total of cash

contributions include grant revenue of $160,000; Dakota County cash match

contribution of $70,000; City of Inver Grove Heights cash contribution of

$15,000; and $20,000 of State Health Improvement Partnership dollars to

support the bike programming as authorized by Resolution No. 22-170 (April 19,

2022).

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director, or their

designee, to execute a joint powers agreement with Inver Hills Community

College for the design and installation of wayfinding signage upon execution by

both of the parties that shall continue in effect through June 30, 2026 or until

completion by the parties of their respective obligations under this Agreement,

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

provisions of this Agreement, 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 Physical Development Director or their designee to

execute a joint powers agreement with Inver Hills Community College to provide

a student engagement program that consists of various arts and cultural

programs intended to engage students with themes relating to the Unity Trail

that shall be effective upon execution by both of the parties and shall continue in

effect through June 30, 2026, or until completion by the parties of their

respective obligations under this Agreement, whichever occurs first, unless

earlier terminated by law or according to the provisions of this Agreement, as

substantially presented to the Physical Development Committee of the Whole on

March 18, 2025 and 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 Physical Development Director to execute a joint powers

agreement with School District No. 199 for the Unity Trail Youth Engagement

Program that shall be effective upon execution by both of the parties and shall

continue in effect through June 30, 2026, or until completion by the parties of

their respective obligations under this Agreement, whichever occurs first, unless

earlier terminated by law or according to the provisions of this Agreement,

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

Ayes: 5

Mike Slavik, Joe Atkins, Laurie Halverson, William Droste, and Mary

Hamann-Roland

Nay: 2

Liz Workman, and Mary Liz Holberg

Resolution No: 25-198

7.3

Authorization For Contract Amendment Three With Short-Elliot-Hendrickson,

Inc. To Provide Additional Design For Greenway Trail And Memorial Nodes And

Construction Administration For Veterans Memorial Greenway In Cities Of Inver

Grove Heights And Eagan, County Project P00147

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

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

County is proceeding with the Veterans Memorial Greenway County Project

(P00147); and

WHEREAS, the Veterans Memorial Greenway project is for preliminary and final

engineering, railroad coordination, and public engagement services in the cities

of Inver Grove Heights and Eagan; and

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

WHEREAS, the County utilized public engagement for this project, including

public open houses, project websites, and project mailings; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 20-430 (September 1, 2020), the County

executed a contract with Short-Elliot-Hendrickson, Inc. for preliminary and final

design engineering consulting services; and

WHEREAS, County staff recognizes and recommends that the proposed

additional tasks are necessary to complete the project successfully; and

WHEREAS, staff negotiated an amount of $1,755,000 with

Short-Elliot-Hendrickson, Inc., to complete the work; and

WHEREAS, the 2025 Parks Capital Improvement Program Budget includes

sufficient funding for the Veterans Memorial Greenway.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director, or

designee, to execute an amendment to the contract with

Short-Elliot-Hendrickson, Inc., for additional services necessary for the Veterans

Memorial Greenway in an amount not to exceed $1,855,000, resulting in a total

amended contract not to exceed $4,249,796 including a $100,000 contingency,

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

Ayes: 5

Mike Slavik, Joe Atkins, Laurie Halverson, William Droste, and Mary

Hamann-Roland

Nay: 2

Liz Workman, and Mary Liz Holberg

Resolution No: 25-199

7.4

Authorization To Award Bid And Execute Contract With Schumacher Excavating

Inc. And Amend 2025 Adopted Budget For State-Funded Township Bridge

Replacement Projects, Existing Bridge L3285 Located In Hampton and Douglas

Townships, And Existing Bridge L3249 Located in Marshan Township, County

Projects 97-144 And 97-164

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

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

County is proceeding with the County Projects (CP) 97-144 and 97-164; and

WHEREAS, CP 97-144 construction includes the replacement of structurally

deficient township bridge L3285 located on Inga Avenue in Hampton and

Douglas Townships; and

WHEREAS, CP 97-164 construction includes the replacement of structurally

deficient township bridge L3249 located on 205th Street East in Marshan

Township; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for CP 97-144 and CP 97-164,

with construction scheduled to begin in summer 2025 following authorization of

a budget amendment and execution of a construction contract; and

WHEREAS, the 2025 Capital Improvement Program Adopted Budget requires

amendment for CP 97-144 and 97-164 to continue with the construction contract

with Schumacher Excavating Inc.; and

WHEREAS, the 2025 CIP budget includes $200,000 for CP 97-144

construction; and

WHEREAS, a budget amendment of $359,176.05 is requested to cover

engineering design, construction administration, and construction costs for CP

97-144; and

WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist in the State-funded town bridge account

(SAAS Acc. 75 and 76), State grant (SAAS Acc. 379 by MnDOT grant

agreement number 1057925), and Township cost-shares to cover the

engineering design, construction administration, and construction costs for CP

97-144; and

WHEREAS, the 2025 CIP budget includes $200,000 for CP 97-164

construction; and

WHEREAS, a budget amendment of $138,710.30 is requested to cover

engineering design, construction administration, and construction costs for CP

97-164; and

WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist in the State-funded town bridge account

(SAAS Acc. 75), Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) grant

(contract no. DCA22093), and Township cost-shares to cover engineering

design, construction administration, and construction costs for CP 97-164; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-125 (March 12, 2024), County staff executed

an agreement with the DNR (DCA22093 to encumber 25% of construction

costs) for CP 97-164; and

WHEREAS, MN State administrative rule 8820.1500 allows ninety-five percent

(95%) of the Town Bridge Account funds be released as soon as possible after

the District State Aid Engineer (DSAE) receives initial State Aid pay request; and

WHEREAS, State grant (SAAS Acc. 379 by MnDOT grant agreement number

1057925) is reimbursable at the time of pay request by the contractor; and

WHEREAS, no County funds are allocated to CP 97-144 and CP 97-164.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes its Transportation Director to execute a

contract with Schumacher Excavating Inc. in an amount not to exceed

$439,176.05 for CP 97-144, 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 its Transportation Director to execute a contract with

Schumacher Excavating Inc. in an amount not to exceed $262,710.30 for CP

97-164, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Capital Improvement Program

budget is hereby amended to include additional funds for County Project 97-144

as follows:

Expense

County Project 97-144

$ 359,176.05

Total Expense

$ 359,176.05

Revenue

2023 LBRP Funds (SAAS Acct 379) - Construction

$ 181,812.77

Regular Town Bridge Funds (SAAS Acct 76) - Construction $ 47,363.28

Local Town Funds - Construction $ 10,000.00

Special Town Bridge Funds (SAAS Acct 75) - Engineering $ 110,000.00

Local Town Funds - Engineering

$ 10,000.00

Total Revenue

$ 359,176.05

; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Capital Improvement Program

budget is hereby amended to include additional funds for County Project 97-164

as follows:

Expense

County Project 97-164

$ 138,710.30

Total Expense

$ 138,710.30

Revenue

Regular Town Bridge Fund (SAAS Acct 76) - Construction $ 27,032.72

Local Town Funds - Construction

DNR Grant - Construction

$ 10,000.00

$ 65,677.58

Regular Town Bridge Funds (SAAS Acct 76) - Engineering $ 26,000.00

Local Town Funds - Engineering

$ 10,000.00

Total Revenue

$138,710.30

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-200

7.5

Adoption Of 2025-2026 Strategic Plan From County Board Appointed Opioid

Response Advisory Committee

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Opioid Response Advisory Committee (ORAC)

was established as a County Board-appointed committee in October 2023 and

supports the development of a comprehensive and effective countywide

response to the opioid crisis; and

WHEREAS, it provides recommendations to the County Board on the use of

Opioid Settlement funds for external projects and initiatives; and

WHEREAS, by Dakota County Policy 1015, County Board appointed

committees must consult at least annually with the County Board Committees of

the Whole to seek direction on the topics on which they will advise the County

Board to ensure that the committee’s work complements the County mission

and goals; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County Policy 1015 also requires that periodic advisory

committee reports be scheduled on the appropriate County Board committee or

Board meeting agendas; and

WHEREAS, the ORAC plans to engage the Board regularly through its Staff

Liaison to provide updates and receive direction regarding their work; and

WHEREAS, from December 2024 through March 2025, the ORAC engaged in a

facilitated strategic planning process; and

WHEREAS, the ORAC has developed a two-year plan that aligns with the

County Board goals as well as the 2024-2025 community survey results; and

WHEREAS, on March 4, 2025, the ORAC voted to recommend the draft

2025-2026 ORAC Strategic Plan; and

WHEREAS, upon Board approval, the ORAC will work towards accomplishing

its goals as outlined in the strategic plan and keep the Board informed of its

progress.

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

Commissioners hereby adopts the 2025-2026 strategic plan from the Dakota

County Opioid Response Advisory Committee.

Ayes: 5

Mike Slavik, Joe Atkins, Laurie Halverson, William Droste, and Mary

Hamann-Roland

Nay: 2

Liz Workman, and Mary Liz Holberg

Central Operations

Report On Invoices Paid In March 2025

Information only; no action requested.

8.1

Resolution No: 25-201

8.2

Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement Between Dakota County And

Dakota County Community Development Agency For Employee Benefit

Participation, Human Resources And Information Technology Services

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, the current agreement to provide Human Resources services and

IT services to the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA)

expired on December 31, 2024; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) wishes

to continue receiving certain Human Resources services and IT services from

Dakota County upon request; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is willing to provide Human Resources services and

IT services when resources are available and as agreed to by the County and

Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA).

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager to execute a joint

powers agreement between Dakota County and the Dakota County Community

Development Agency for the years 2025 and 2026 to provide Human Resources

and Information Technology services as requested and agreed to by both

parties, consistent with available resources in Dakota County, substantially as

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

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-202

8.3

Authorization To Update Policy 2200 Liability Loss Reserve Policy And

Amended Delegation Of Claims Approval Authority

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 375.18 authorizes the County Board to delegate

payment of certain claims; and

WHEREAS, certain claims are fixed by law pursuant to Minn. Stat.§ 471.38,

subd. 2; and

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 375A.01 provides for the appointment of the County

Manager and outlines the powers and duties of such position; and

WHEREAS, the County Manager is the executive and administrative head of the

County and is responsible for the execution of county policies and ordinances,

and proper administration of the affairs of the County placed in the Manager's

charge; and

WHEREAS, the powers and duties of the County Manager include providing for

County purchases and conducting county business as directed by the County

Board; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary to establish procedures for the payment of County

obligations consistent with Minn. Stat. §§ 471.345 through 471.425; and

WHEREAS, authority is needed to allow payment of some types of obligations

without waiting for the next meeting of the County Board; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends revisions to Policy 2200 Liability Loss Reserve to

provide the following authority for payment of claims associated with self-insured

losses:

· Claims not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) are jointly

authorized by both the Risk Manager and the County Attorney’s Office

Civil Director.

· Claims greater than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and not exceeding

one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) are jointly authorized by both

the County Manager and the County Attorney.

· Claims exceeding one hundred thousand dollars (100,000) require

authorization by County Board of Commissioners.

; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-052 (January 21, 2025), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners authorized the County Manager to make payments for

property interests necessary for the County’s Capital Improvement Program in

an amount up to $30,000 in excess of the County approved appraised value,

upon determination that the payment is reasonable, prudent and in the public’s

best interest, but not to exceed an award by the condemnation commissioners

or court; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends increasing the acquisition settlement amount to

$100,000 to match the general claims settlement delegation.

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

Commissioners hereby rescinds Resolution No. 11-241 in its entirety and

modifies the settlement authority Resolution No. 25-052 as stated herein; and

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

hereby determines that the following types of payments do not need to be

audited by the County Board and hereby delegates to the County Manager the

authority to make:

· Payments for salaries, wages and benefits for County employees.

· Payments for fees of jurors pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 593.48 or witnesses

pursuant to Minn. Stat. Ch. 357.

· Payments made consistent with the terms of an authorized contract and

there is no dispute the services have been provided in a satisfactory

manner or any other material dispute in the performance of the contract.

; and

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

hereby delegates to the County Manager the authority to authorize payment of

the following types of claims, so long as a) sufficient funds are within the

department line-item budget; b) payment is consistent with County policy; and c)

payment is in the best interest of the County:

· Petty Cash Reimbursement.

· Postage.

· Travel Advances.

· Necessary witness expenses for court or administrative proceedings.

· Flow-through grant program expenditures where the County is not directly

the source or recipient of funds, but merely provides fiscal advice and

assistance.

· Employee reimbursement for expenses incurred, e.g., mileage and per

diem.

· Expenses related to the interviewing of applicants for a department of

division head position, including, but not limited to, travel and testing.

· Payment of utility bills.

· Payment made consistent with the terms of a previously authorized

contract when the vendor has submitted a claim and there is no dispute

that services have been provided in a satisfactory manner or any other

material dispute in performance of the contract.

· Court ordered judgments and reports or awards of condemnation

commissioners filed with the court for which the County Attorney does not

recommend appealing.

· Worker's compensation claims where payment is consistent with

applicable law.

· Payments of other expenses not exceeding $5,000.

; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the County Manager and the County

Attorney are hereby jointly delegated the authority to authorize payment or

settlement of the following types of claims, so long as a) settlement is consistent

with County policy; and b) settlement is reasonable, prudent and in the public’s

best interest:

· Property interests necessary for the County’s Capital Improvement

Program in an amount up to $100,000 in excess of the County approved

appraised value, but not to exceed an award by the condemnation

commissioners or court;.

· Settlement payment of up to of all other claims made by or against the

County up to $100,000 and for insured property damage or other claims,

up to the amount of the relevant deductible.

; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the County Board of Commissioners

approves the revision of Policy 2200 Liability Reserve as presented; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the County Manager shall update any

county policies and procedures concerning claims approval and settlement to

reflect the delegations herein.

Ayes: 7

County Board/County Administration

Resolution No: 25-203

9.1

Acceptance Of Resignation From Member Of Public Art Committee

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

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

accepts the resignation received by Matthew Eppel, District 5 representative on

the Public Art Committee and authorizes staff to begin the process to fill the

vacancy.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-204

9.2

Authorization To Amend 2025 Budget Workshop Schedule And Schedule Open

Meeting And Data Practices Overview Workshop

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

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

cancel the July 17, 2025 Budget Workshop and reschedule it to July 23, 2025,

11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Conference Room 3A, Administration Center, Hastings);

and

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

hereby schedules an open meeting and data practices overview workshop for

June 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (or following General Government and Policy

Committee of the Whole (Conference Room 3A, Administration Center,

Hastings).

Ayes: 7

10.

Physical Development

Resolution No: 25-205

10.1

Authorization To Execute 2025 Lease Agreement For Agricultural Use Of

County Property

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, Dakota County has historically leased portions of unimproved

County-owned parkland for interim agricultural purposes until it can be converted

to its highest and best use according to approved master plans; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 12-526 (October 23, 2012), the County Board

directed staff to use a

competitive sealed-bid process for leasing County-owned property for

agricultural use; and

WHEREAS, the resolution authorized one-year lease terms for the initial leases

and a sealed bid

leasing process and subsequent leases may have terms of up to three years;

and

WHEREAS, the resolution further directed that if the County receives no bids or

receives

unacceptable bids, staff was to negotiate with current tenants or others to

develop one-year

agricultural-use leases for those sites without an acceptable bid; and

WHEREAS, all successful bids and negotiated agricultural-use leases must be

presented to the

County Board for review and consideration; and

WHEREAS, on March 27, 2025, three bids were received for leasing

County-owned property for

agricultural use; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends executing a contract with the high bidder in the

amount of $5,326.50

for the 2025 growing season.

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

Commissioners hereby

authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute an agricultural lease

agreement with the

following individual for the use of specified County land at the rates, durations,

and terms described,

subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office, as to form: Joe Marthaler,

for a lease on no more

than 27.1 acres of cropland near the Empire Composting Facility (Site 6) at a

rate of $196.55 per

acre for a total amount of $5,326.50 from April 10, 2025, through December 31,

2025.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-206

10.2

Authorization To Execute Management Agreement Between Dakota County And

Guild For Space Located At Crisis And Recovery Center And Execute

Declaration For Crisis And Recovery Center

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, Dakota County recently constructed and opened the Crisis and

Recovery Center in West St. Paul to be used for residential mental health

services for up to 16 individuals per night; and

WHEREAS, Community Services staff has contracted with Guild to manage the

services and operations on the residential side of the facility with all associated

requirements included in that contract; and

WHEREAS, for Guild to operate in a County-owned facility, a management

agreement for use of that space is required; and

WHEREAS, receipt of State funding totaling $9,459,928 is contingent on

execution of both the grant agreement and the management agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Grant Agreement imposes certain restrictive covenants on

improvements and related land, particularly that the project area cannot be sold

without the approval of the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget,

that the property is subject to all terms of the General Obligation Bonds

Proceeds Grant Agreement, and that these requirements shall remain in effect

for 37.5 years from the date of execution; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County may agree to these restrictive covenants by

executing a Declaration; and

WHEREAS, the Declaration that will encumber the Crisis and Recovery Center

project area legally described as:

Legal Description for Tax Parcel No. 42-52501-01-010

Real property located in the City of West St. Paul, County of Dakota,

State of Minnesota, legally described as follows:

Lot 1 (1), Block One (1), NORTHERN SERVICE CENTER 2ND

ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof.

; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners must approve all

leases and licenses for space use; and

WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota requires a management agreement to be in

place instead of a lease or license; and

WHEREAS, the residential treatment side of the facility will be used entirely by

Guild to provide services; and

WHEREAS, staff from Facilities Management, Community Services, and Guild

have agreed to the management agreement terms for their space; and

WHEREAS, the management agreement terms provide for a 90-day notice of

termination to align with the contract for services term; and

WHEREAS, the County Board finds that the management agreement is

consistent with the County’s interest in cooperating with Guild to provide space

in the Dakota County Crisis and Recovery Center; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends the Chair of the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners execute a State of Minnesota General Obligation Bond

Financed Declaration for the Crisis and Recovery Center; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends the Physical Development Director execute a

Management Agreement with Guild for space in the Crisis and Recovery Center.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute

a management agreement with Guild, substantially as attached, for use of space

in the Crisis and Recovery Center, for the period of February 10, 2024, through

December 31, 2034, subject to approval of the County Attorney’s Office as to

form; and

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

hereby authorizes the Board Chair to execute a State of Minnesota General

Obligation Bond Financed Declaration for the Crisis and Recovery Center,

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

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-207

10.3

Authorization To Execute Professional Services Contract With Hammel, Green

And Abrahamson, Inc. For Burnhaven Library Renovation Project

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, the 2025-2029 Facilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP)

Adopted Budget includes a project to renovate the Burnhaven Library as part of

the next cycle of library renovation work; and

WHEREAS, the scope of this project includes professional design services; and

WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals was prepared and issued to the public on

February 13, 2025; and

WHEREAS, six Proposal Responses were received on March 11, 2025; and

WHEREAS, following the Proposal Response evaluations, staff invited three

consultant firms to interview for this project on March 27, 2025; and

WHEREAS, following the interviews, staff reached a unanimous decision to

recommend Hammel, Green And Abrahamson, Inc., as the consultant firm to

provide the specified professional design services for this project; and

WHEREAS, Hammel, Green And Abrahamson, Inc., has submitted a total fee

proposal of $396,800 for professional design services; and

WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist within the 2025-2029 Facilities CIP Adopted

Budget for this project.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Facilities Management Director to

execute a professional services contract with Hammel, Green And Abrahamson,

Inc., 420 North 5th Street, Suite #100, Minneapolis, MN 55401, to provide

architectural and engineering design services for the Burnhaven Library

Renovation, in an amount not to exceed $396,800, subject to approval by the

County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-208

10.4

Authorization To Execute Technical Assistance Agreement with U.S. Geological

Survey For Analysis Of Drinking Water Samples

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, more than 90 percent of Dakota County residents rely on

groundwater for their water supply, whether it comes from a public water

supplier or from a private drinking water well; and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin

work on Part B of the Groundwater Atlas of Dakota County in 2025; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County proposes to enhance the Groundwater Atlas by

contributing sample analysis for a class of pesticides called neonicotinoids, that

will greatly expand our knowledge of groundwater contamination; and

WHEREAS, continuing research on groundwater conditions, to include the

pesticide class neonicotinoids, is an important step toward identifying and

reducing groundwater contamination and protecting public health in the county;

and

WHEREAS, the test results will assist the Minnesota Department of Natural

Resources (DNR) in age-dating the water, which will improve the accuracy of the

hydrogeologic map and knowledge of the pollution sensitivity of the aquifers; and

WHEREAS, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has offered a

Technical Assistance Agreement with Dakota County for the analysis of 51

water samples for neonicotinoids; and

WHEREAS, samples will be collected by the DNR and sent to the USGS

California Water Science Center, where samples will be analyzed; and

WHEREAS, the term of the Technical Assistance Agreement is through

December 31, 2025, with a Dakota County financial obligation of $100,000; and

WHEREAS, the Board will allow the Environmental Resources Director to

amend the contract, not to exceed $100,000 before the expiration of the

agreement.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Environmental Resources Director to

execute the Technical Assistance Agreement with the United States Geological

Survey to complete laboratory analysis of groundwater samples in an amount of

$70,000 not to exceed $100,000 through December 31, 2025, substantially as

presented to the County Board of Commissioners on April 22, 2025, subject to

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

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-209

10.5

Authorization To Execute Contract Amendment With Short Elliot Hendrickson,

Inc. For Professional Services For Minnesota River Greenway Fort Snelling

Segment In Burnsville And Eagan, Project P00127

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, the Minnesota River Greenway runs along the south side of the

Minnesota River in Eagan and Burnsville, extending from I35-W in Burnsville to

Lilydale Regional Park in Saint Paul; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 11-516 (October 18, 2011), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners adopted the Minnesota River Greenway Plan; and

WHEREAS, the rapidly developing and robust recreational network that has

developed in the area has created increased demand for completion of the trail

connection between the recently constructed Lone Oak Trail Head, the Cedar

Nicols Trailhead, and the Minnesota River Greenway Black Dog Segment to the

west; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 18-487 (October 11, 2018), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners authorized staff to proceed with consultant selection for

the project to include 30 percent design for the river bottom trail (Project

Component 1) and 100 percent design and engineering for the Union Pacific

Railroad Bridge (Project Component 2); and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 20-163 (March 24, 2020), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners authorized staff to execute a contract with

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc. for design services for the river bottom trail for a

not-to-exceed amount of $279,988; and

WHEREAS, on August 12, 2020, the contract not-to-exceed amount was

amended by $27,500 to $307,488 to complete the required environmental

documentation for the project; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 21-441 (September 7, 2021), the contract

not-to-exceed amount was amended by $62,000 to $369,488 to complete final

design and construction planning tasks; and

WHEREAS by Resolution No. 22-056 (February 1, 2022), a contract

amendment to expand the scope to cover tree-clearing oversight and federal

review and authorization work was authorized, amending the budget to the

not-to-exceed amount of $31,500, totaling $400,988; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 23-046 (January 24, 2023), a contract

amendment to extend the end date of the contract was authorized, extending

the contract to March 31, 2024; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-027 (January 2, 2024), a contract amendment

was authorized to allow for continued assistance during greenway construction,

amending the not-to-exceed amount to $410,988 and extending the term of the

contract to August 31, 2025; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-372 (July 30, 2024), a contract amendment

was authorized to allow for continued assistance during greenway construction,

amending the not-to-exceed amount to $430,988; and

WHEREAS, continued need for assistance is expected in the final phases of

construction; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends the continuation of the design contract with

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Inc., for the duration of the trail construction process

to advise on potential design modifications due to challenges encountered within

the project area.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Parks Director to amend a contract with

Short-Elliot-Hendrickson, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $450,988 to allow for

continued design consulting services during construction of the Minnesota River

Greenway; and

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

hereby authorizes the Parks Director to amend a contract with

Short-Elliot-Hendrickson, Inc. to extend the term of the contract to December 31,

2026.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-210

10.6

Authorization To Execute Contract With HR Green, Inc. For Professional

Services For Highway 42 Pedestrian And Traffic Safety Improvements In

Hastings And Amend 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program

Budget, County Project 42-161

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

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

County and the City of Hastings are advancing County Project (CP) 42-161; and

WHEREAS, CP 42-161 will improve trail facilities, traffic safety, and pavement

quality on CSAH 42 from Lock Boulevard to Trunk Highway 61; and

WHEREAS, the City of Hastings is partnered with Dakota County on CP 42-161

and will provide contribution towards project costs in accordance with the Dakota

County 2040 Transportation Plan; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County retained HR Green, Inc., in September 2023 to

conduct a planning study and preliminary design plans for CP 42-161; and

WHEREAS, improvements to CSAH 42 were identified through this contract that

achieve the objectives of CP 42-161; and

WHEREAS, HR Green, Inc., submitted a proposal for the development of

preliminary and final plans for CP 42-161 in response to an updated scope of

work developed by Dakota County with a fee of $211,467; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County has reviewed the proposal and determined it to be

responsive to the scope.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Transportation Director to execute a

contract with HR Green, Inc. to complete preliminary and final design plans for

County Project 42-161 in Hastings in an amount not to exceed $211,467,

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 be amended as follows:

Expense

42-161

Total Expense

$18,000

Revenue

CSAH

Total Revenue

$18,000

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-211

10.7

Approval Of Final Plats Recommended By Plat Commission

Motion: Joe Atkins

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:

DAKOTA MEADOWS Farmington

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-212

10.8

Authorization To Amend Budget To Transfer Funds From Transportation Capital

Improvement Program Transit Set Aside To Social Services Jail Transportation

Project

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Transportation Capital Improvement Program

(CIP) established the Transit Service Expansion Capital and Operating Set

Aside (ST0005) to support County identified transit needs and priorities; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Jail Transportation Program was established to

address the critical need for transportation services for recently released

inmates from the Dakota County Jail; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Jail Transportation Program provides free

transportation for individuals recently released from jail within a 24-mile radius of

the Dakota County Jail, taking individuals to their destinations or to a transit hub

where they can access public transportation; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Jail Transportation Program does not have a

permanent funding source; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners discussed and directed

staff to utilize the 2025 Transit Service Expansion Capital and Operating Set

Aside (ST00005) in the Transportation CIP to fund the Jail Transportation

Program during the February 11, 2025, Physical Development Committee of the

Whole; and

WHEREAS, a budget amendment is needed to transfer funds from ST00005 to

the Jail Transportation Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the 2025 Transportation Capital

Improvement Program is hereby amended as follows:

Expense

Transit Service Expansion Set-aside (ST00005)

($145,000)

Total Expense

($145,000)

Revenue

Sales & Use Tax

Total Revenue

($145,000)

; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Social Services operational

budget is hereby amended as follows:

Expense

Jail Transportation Program

$145,000

Total Expense

$145,000

Revenue

Sales & Use Tax

Total Revenue

$145,000

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-213

10.9

Authorization To Submit Grant Application For Corridors Of Commerce Project

Readiness Activities For Financial Year 2025

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is requesting project

submittals for the Corridors of Commerce Project Readiness grant program; and

WHEREAS, funding for County Project (CP) 42-170, a grade-separated

interchange at Trunk Highway 3 and County State Aid Highway 42, will strive to

address traffic capacity issues found in a recent study and increase safety at the

intersection; and

WHEREAS, state funding of projects reduces the burden on local taxpayers for

local and regional improvements; and

WHEREAS, project submittals are due on April 26, 2025; and

WHEREAS, CP 42-170 is consistent with the adopted Dakota County

Comprehensive Plan.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the submittal of County Project 42-170, the

grade-separated interchange at Trunk Highway 3 and County State Aid Highway

42, to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the 2025 Corridors of

Commerce Project Readiness grant program.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-214

10.10

Authorization To Execute Reimbursement And Relocation Agreement With

Northern States Power Company And Authorization To Execute Encroachment

Agreement With Enterprise Energy LLC And Marathon Pipe Line LLC Along

County State Aid Highway 32 In City Of Inver Grove Heights, County Project

32-65

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

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

County and the City of Inver Grove Heights are proceeding with County Project

(CP) 32-65; and

WHEREAS, the project will reconstruct 117th Street East from County State Aid

Highway (CSAH) 71 (Rich Valley Boulevard) to the Trunk Highway (TH)

52/117th Street Interchange; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of the project is to meet 10-ton design standards,

enhance transportation system efficiency and mobility, reduce access points,

improve pavement conditions, and facilitate the phased development of an

essential east-west transportation corridor within the region; and

WHEREAS, the 117th Street corridor is a part of the more extensive CSAH 32

network in Dakota County, which connects Interstate 35W in Burnsville to TH 52

in Inver Grove Heights; and

WHEREAS, the 117th Street and CSAH 71 corridors are considered Tier 1

regional truck corridors; and

WHEREAS, the design includes a two-lane, median-divided roadway for a

one-mile segment of 117th Street between Rich Valley Boulevard and the Flint

Hills Resources Refinery access, just west of the TH 52/117th Street

Interchange; and

WHEREAS, the County is the lead agency for the construction of the project;

and

WHEREAS, Northern States Power Company dba Xcel Energy (Xcel)

transmission lines and poles are located within its own easement; and

WHEREAS, Enterprise Energy LLC (Enterprise) and Marathon Pipe Line LLC

(Marathon) underground petroleum pipelines are located within their own

easements; and

WHEREAS, the three utility companies have the right of occupancy in their

existing location because they hold an easement interest, the taking of which is

compensable in eminent domain; and

WHEREAS, in order to proceed with project development, Xcel is requesting

that Dakota County execute a scoping agreement to reimburse Xcel in an

amount not to exceed $1,206,000 for actual costs incurred for the cost of the

preliminary engineering and design; and

WHEREAS, utilities are allowed to co-locate within public right-of-way pursuant

to Minn. Stat. 222.37, which requires a permit, which is processed under the

County’s right-of-way Ordinance No. 126; and

WHEREAS, because the County recognizes that Xcel, Enterprise, and Marathon

are located in their existing easement, Dakota County must forego the permit

condition that requires utilities to relocate at their own cost for County Projects,

and instead, the County will pay to relocate the utility structure on this parcel if

needed in the future; and

WHEREAS, to proceed with the project, Xcel requested that Dakota County

enter into an agreement for reimbursement and relocation of the transmission

line that is in their own easements; and

WHEREAS, encroachment agreements are required for work over Enterprise

Energy’s four-inch petroleum pipeline and Marathon’s eight-inch petroleum

pipeline that are in their own easements; and

WHEREAS, the Xcel relocation agreement provides for payment of contractual

obligations before commencing the work; and

WHEREAS, payments must be made to displaced utility facilities at the time

they are needed to relocate; and

WHEREAS, Xcel estimates that the cost of relocating its transmission line

facilities, including engineering, materials, and construction, is $1,206,000; and

WHEREAS, the cost to the County will be for actual costs incurred by Xcel in

carrying out the relocation of its facilities; and

WHEREAS, in order to proceed with construction, Dakota County must enter

into an agreement with Xcel to identify costs and responsibilities associated with

the relocation of transmission lines and poles; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends execution of a relocation agreement with Xcel for

the transmission line relocation associated with the encroachment of the project

on the transmission line easement to proceed with CP 32-65.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute

an agreement with Northern States Power Company dba Xcel Energy for the

design, materials, easement acquisition, and construction of the transmission

line relocation in the amount of the actual cost, estimated at $1,206,000, 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 Physical Development Director to execute an agreement

with Enterprise Energy LLC and Marathon Pipe Line LLC for an encroachment

agreement to define practices for construction activity within their easement to

avoid impacts to the pipelines.

Ayes: 7

11.

Public Services and Revenue

Resolution No: 25-215

11.1

Scheduling Of Public Hearing To Receive Comments On Proposed Ordinance

Regulating Registration And Sale Of Cannabis Products, And Amend 2025 Fee

Schedule

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

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 the

unincorporated areas of Dakota County and in any political subdivision located

in Dakota County that has consented to Dakota County administering retail

registration and the County has agreed to take on the authority; 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 in the unincorporated

areas of Dakota County and in any political subdivision located in Dakota County

that has consented to Dakota County administering retail registration and the

County has agreed to take on the authority to regulate cannabis and

lower-potency hemp edibles to Dakota County; and

WHEREAS, staff from the County Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, Public

Health, and Public Services and Revenue Division recommend that a 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 and

temporary cannabis event licenses; and

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

and informing the public of this cannabis ordinance 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 hereby schedules 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 to receive comments on the proposed

Cannabis Ordinance and amendment to the 2025 Fee Schedule in Dakota

County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Public Services and Revenue Division is

hereby directed to publish in the official county newspaper and on the website,

notice of the public hearing and the County Board’s intent to adopt a cannabis

ordinance and amend the 2025 fee schedule.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-216

11.2

Approval Of Intoxicating Liquor Consumption And Display (Set Up) Permit For

United Steel Workers, Local 662

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, the United Steel Workers, Local 662 has submitted to the

Commissioner of Public Safety an application for an on-business-premises

intoxicating liquor Consumption and Display (Set Up) Permit for the period of

April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. §340A.414, a Consumption and Display

Permit issued by the Commissioner of Public Safety is not effective until

approved by the local government where the establishment is located; and

WHEREAS, the United Steel Workers, Local 662 businesses premises is

located in Vermillion Township in Dakota County; and

WHEREAS, the County Attorney and County Sheriff have reviewed the

application and find that the applicant is eligible to receive a permit.

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

Commissioners hereby approves the following application for an on premises

intoxicating liquor Consumption and Display permit for the period of April 1, 2025

through March 31, 2026, and recommends issuance of the permit by the State

Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division upon payment of the proper fees:

Vermillion Township

United Steelworkers, Local 662

Up) Permit

$288.00 Consumption and Display (Set

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-217

11.3

Approval Of Application For Temporary Intoxicating On-Sale Liquor License

During Dakota County Fair From Dakota County Agricultural Society, Inc.

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, an application was received from the Dakota County Agricultural

Society, Inc. for a 7-day temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for the

Dakota County Fair held August 4-10, 2025 at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in

Castle Rock Township; and

WHEREAS, Castle Rock Township approved the application on April 8, 2025;

and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling

Enforcement Division will not issue a 7-day temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor

license for the agricultural society for sales during the county fair without prior

approval by the County Board.

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

Commissioners hereby approves the application from the Dakota County

Agricultural Society, Inc. for a 7-day temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license

from August 4-10, 2025 during the Dakota County Fair held at the Dakota

County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock Township; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Public Services and Revenue Division is

authorized to approve the application and upon payment of the proper fees,

submit it to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling

Enforcement Division to issue the license.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-218

11.4

Approval Of Application For Temporary Intoxicating On-Sale Liquor License

During Midwest Mopars In The Park From Dakota County Agricultural Society,

Inc.

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, an application was received from Dakota County Agricultural

Society, Inc. for a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license during the

Midwest Mopars in the Park car show held May 30 through June 1, 2025, at the

Dakota County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock Township; and

WHEREAS, Castle Rock Township approved the application on April 8, 2024;

and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling

Enforcement Division will not issue a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor

license without prior approval by the County Board.

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

Commissioners hereby approves the application from Dakota County

Agricultural Society, Inc. for a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license

during the Midwest Mopars in the Park car show held May 30 through June 1,

2025, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock Township; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Public Services and Revenue Division is

authorized to approve the application and upon payment of the proper fees,

submit it to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Alcohol and Gambling

Enforcement Division to issue the license.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-219

11.5

Approval Of Application For Assemblage Of Large Number Of People License

For Farmington Area Enhancement Group

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, application has been submitted by Farmington Enhancement Group

to hold the Top the Tater Days Parade line up at the Dakota County Fairgrounds

in Castle Rock Township; and

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

body having jurisdiction over the proposed license, and the application has been

reviewed for compliance with County Ordinance No. 112 and has been

approved by the Public Services and Revenue Division, Public Health

Department, Risk Management, Transportation Department and Sheriff’s Office;

and

WHEREAS, the licensee has agreed to comply with the requirements of

Ordinance No. 112, including the noise requirements; and

WHEREAS, Castle Rock Township has reviewed the application for this event

and approves this to be brought before the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners for approval.

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

Commissioners hereby approves the application for Assemblage of Large

Numbers of People License received by Farmington Enhancement Group to

hold Parade line up on Saturday, June 29, 2025, between the hours of noon and

2:30 p.m. at the Dakota County Fairgrounds and authorizes the Public Service

and Revenue Division to issue the license.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-220

11.6

Approval Of Application For Assemblage Of Large Numbers Of People License

For Midwest Mopars, Inc.

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, an application has been submitted by Midwest Mopars, Inc. to hold

the Midwest Mopars in the Park car show and swap meet from May 30 to June

1, 2025, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th Street West,

Farmington, in Castle Rock Township; and

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

body having jurisdiction over the proposed license, and the application has been

reviewed for compliance with the County Ordinance No. 112 and has been

approved by the Public Services and Revenue Division, Public Health

Department, Risk Management Department, Transportation Department and

Sheriff’s Office; and

WHEREAS, Castle Rock Township approved the application on April 8. 2025.

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

Commissioners hereby approves the application for Assemblage of Large

Numbers of People License received by Midwest Mopars, Inc. to hold the

Midwest Mopars in the Park car show and swap meet from May 30 to June 1,

2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. each day at the Dakota County

Fairgrounds, 4008 220th Street West, Farmington, in Castle Rock Township,

and authorizes the Public Services and Revenue division to issue the license.

Ayes: 7

REGULAR AGENDA

12.

Presentation

12.1 Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Annual Presentation

Alex Carlson, Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Public Affairs Manager presented

the annual Mosquito Control District presentation. Alex spoke to District services,

mosquito life cycle and control, overview of mosquitoes in Minnesota, 2024 season

overview and 2025 season plans and financial update. Brian, Office Manager

(Rosemount Facility) and Daniel Huff (Executive Director) were available for questions.

13.

Interagency Reports/Commissioner Updates

Interagency reports and Commissioner updates were presented.

14. County Manager's Report

County Manager Heidi Welsch noted the following:

- Today, April 22 is recognized as Earth Day. Thank you to Environmental Resources staff

that work to make improvements in their everyday work.

- Spring! event at Spring Lake Park is happening on Saturday, April 26. The public is invited

to share in the activities that also include celebrating the parks 50th anniversary.

- The Mighty Mississippi Clean Up event is happening in Hastings as well as an event in

South St. Paul. Thank you to all that volunteer to clean up our rivers and lakes.

15.

Information

15.1

See Attachment for future Board meetings and other activities.

Adjournment

Resolution No: 25-221

16.

16.1

Adjournment

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Liz Workman

On a motion by Commissioner Halverson, seconded by Commissioner

Workman, the meeting was adjourned at 9:57 a.m.

Ayes: 7