Dakota County

Physical Development Committee

of the Whole

Minutes

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

9:00 AM

Conference Room 3A, Administration

Center, Hastings

Commissioner Mike Slavik

Present

Commissioner Joe Atkins

Commissioner Laurie Halverson

Commissioner William Droste

Commissioner Liz Workman

Chairperson Mary Liz Holberg

Commissioner Mary Hamann-Roland

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

Attorney; Georg Fischer, Physical Development Division Director; Liz Hansen, Administrative

Coordinator.

Due to technical difficulties, the audio was not recorded for this meeting.

Audience

Commissioner Holberg asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to address the

Physical Development Committee of the Whole on an item not on the agenda or an item on

the consent agenda. No one came forward and no comments were submitted to

CountyAdmin@co.dakota.mn.us.

Approval of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Ayes: 7

3.1

Second: Mike Slavik

Consent Agenda

Approval Of Minutes Of Meeting Held On December 2, 2025

4.1

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Ayes: 7

Second: Liz Workman

Approval Of Joint Powers Agreements With Cities And Delegation Of Authority

For Contracting And Right Of Way Acquisition To Accomplish 2026

Transportation, Parks, and Facilities Capital Improvement Projects

4.2

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Physical Development Administration

Department regularly requests County Board approval for actions required to

deliver projects in the adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and

WHEREAS, joint powers agreements with Cities and cost-share agreements

with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and other agencies are

standard agreements needed on projects in the CIP that adhere to County

policies and have consistent language; and

WHEREAS, awarding construction contracts to the lowest responsible bidder is

a regular consent action item brought forward to the Board for projects in the

CIP; and

WHEREAS, any awards not to the low bidder or require the rejection of bids will

be brought to the County Board for action; and

WHEREAS, this resolution does not alter the Board process for adopting

projects in the CIP each year or the process for obtaining Board approval for

professional services contracts, study recommendations, appraisals, and right of

way settlements; and

WHEREAS, quarterly reports on all contracts and project updates would

continue to be presented by Finance to the Board; and

WHEREAS, staff will provide the Board with a detailed list of authorized projects,

including budget reference information, and provide periodic updates on

executed and construction contract awards; and

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

County is proceeding with projects included in the 2026 Transportation CIP; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for right of way acquisition

necessary in 2026 for construction to begin in 2027; and

WHEREAS, the acquisition of property interests, such as fee title and temporary

and permanent easements, from private property parcels identified in Dakota

County 2026 Transportation CIP projects by the County is necessary to deliver

and construct the projects during the programmed year; and

WHEREAS, all valuations of the property interests to be acquired are based

upon independent valuation reports; and

WHEREAS, delegation of authority to approve appraisals of value and all first

offers being made to the property owners by the Director of Physical

Development or their designee will allow for more time for property owners to

review the County’s offers and resolved the acquisitions before eminent domain

may be necessary; and

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

required parcels does not appear possible, staff will seek County Board

authorization for the County Attorney’s Office to initiate quick-take condemnation

of the remaining unsettled parcels; and

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

Commissioners delegates authority to the Director of Physical Development or

their designee to enter into joint powers agreements with cities and the

appropriate Department Director or designee to award construction contracts to

the lowest responsible bidder, consistent with County Policies, provided

sufficient funds are available for the following projects:

Transportation:

County Project (CP) 04-018: CSAH 4 from County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 63

to Smith Ave Trail Gap in West St. Paul

CP 05-058: CSAH 5 at Southcross Signal Reconstruction in Burnsville

CP 5-060: CSAH 5 at Kenyon Ave in Lakeville

CP 9-065: CSAH 9 from 208th Street to CSAH 50 (Kenwood Trl) in Lakeville

CP 9-067: CSAH 9 from CSAH 70 (215th St) to South of 210th St in Lakeville

CP 9-069: CSAH 9 at Glacier Way in Lakeville

CP 11-033: CSAH 11 at I-35E Interchange Ramp Improvements in Burnsville

and Apple Valley

CP 14-035: CSAH 14 from 20th Ave to 3rd Ave in South St. Paul

CP 23-088: CSAH 23 from CSAH 9 (179th Street) to CSAH 42 (150th Street) in

Apple Valley and Lakeville

CP 26-060: CSAH 26 from Trunk Highway (TH) 3 to CSAH 73 Reconstruction in

Inver Grove Heights

CP 26-068: CSAH 26 from CSAH 73 to Cahill Ave Trail Gap and Reclamation in

Inver Grove Heights

CP 28-069: CSAH 28 (80th Street) Trail Gap in Inver Grove Heights

CP 31-113: CSAH 31 at CSAH 50 (W Junction) in Farmington

CP 31-115: CSAH 31 from CSAH 74 (Ash St) to CSAH 50 (212th St) in

Farmington

CP 31-118: CSAH 31 at Upper 147th Street Access Restriction in Apple Valley

CP 31-119: CSAH 31 from 144th Street to Corporate Center Dr in Apple Valley

and Eagan

CP 31-124: CSAH 31 at Crestridge Ln in Eagan

CP 31-125: CSAH 31 at CSAH 46 (160th Street) in Apple Valley and Lakeville

CP 31-126: CSAH 31 at Wescott Rd/Kings Wood Pond Rd in Eagan

CP 32-093: CSAH 32 from Johnny Cake Ridge Road to CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob

Rd) in Eagan

CP 33-019: CSAH 33 from 140th St/Connemara Trl to CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd)

in Apple Valley and Rosemount

CP 38-061: CSAH 38 from CSAH 5 to Aldrich Ave in Burnsville

CP 38-068: CSAH 38 from Garden View Dr to Hanover Ave; W of Diamond Path

in Apple Valley

CP 42-161: CSAH 42 from Lock Blvd to Vermillion Street Overlay and Trail

Construction in Hastings

CP 42-163: CSAH 42 from Redwood Dr to 147th Street Reconstruction in Apple

Valley

CP 42-167: CSAH 42 from CSAH 5 to Nicollet Ave in Burnsville

CP 42-170: CSAH 42 at Trunk Highway 3 in Rosemount

CP 42-172: CSAH 42 from Cedar to Pilot Knob Federal Overlay in Apple Valley

CP 42-173: CSAH 42 from CSAH 33 (Diamond Path) to TH 3 in Apple Valley

and Rosemount

CP 42-174: CSAH 42 at TH 52 Interchange Improvements in Rosemount

CP 42-177: CSAH 42 at Garrett Ave and At Pilot Knob Road Signal

Replacement in Apple Valley

CP 42-179: CSAH 42 from West of Business Pkwy to Auburn Ave in Rosemount

CP 43-057: CSAH 43 from Keefe St to TH 55 in Eagan

CP 43-059: CSAH 43 at Northview Park Rd in Eagan

CP 47-047: CSAH 47 from North of CSAH 86 to TH 50 Reconstruction in Castle

Rock Twp and Hampton Twp

CP 50-033: CSAH 50 at I-35 Interchange in Lakeville

CP 50-038: CSAH 50 at CSAH 60 in Lakeville

CP 54-011: CSAH 54 from 18th Street to CSAH 68 in Hastings and Ravenna

Township

CP 56-014: CSAH 56 Corridor Pedestrian Improvements in Inver Grove Heights

CP 60-029: CSAH 60 at Orchard Trail in Lakeville

CP 63-033: CSAH 63 from Marie Ave to TH 149 Reconstruction in Mendota

Heights and West St. Paul

CP 64-027: County Road 64 (Flagstaff Ave) from 200th Street to 195th Street in

Farmington

CP 74-011: CSAH 74 from CSAH 31 (Denmark Ave) to Honeysuckle Ln in

Farmington

CP 86-043: CSAH 86 at TH 56 Roundabout in Randolph Township

CP 86-044: CSAH 86 at TH 3 Roundabout in Castle Rock Township

CP 91-030: CSAH 91 from 675’ South of Nicolai Ave to TH 61 Reconstruction in

Miesville

Paved Highway Surfaces

Gravel Highway Surface

Gravel Highway Surface - Repairs

Crack Seal

Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities

Retaining Wall Maintenance

Traffic Safety & Operations - Pavement Markings

Storm Sewer System Maintenance

Signal Revisions/Communications

Traffic Signal - New/Replacement

Trail Gap Setaside

Parks:

2000230: Greenway Preservation

2000236: Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Long-Range Plan Improvements

P00147: Veterans Memorial Greenway

River to River Greenway: TH 149 Crossing and trail improvements south of

Marie

Countywide Greenway and Park Wayfinding Installation

Lebanon Hills Greenway: Lebanon Hills Regional Park to Dodd Road

Lake Marion Greenway: Lakeville - Ritter Farm Park to Holyoke

Lebanon Hills Regional Park: Sustainable Trail Improvements

Whitetail Woods Regional Park: Stage and Shade Improvements

Lake Byllesby Regional Park Turbine Exhibit and Road and Trail realignment

Facilities:

Roof Replacement Program

Window Replacement Program

Law Enforcement Center Housing Unit Fixture Replacement

Boiler Replacement Program

Chiller Replacement Program

Air Cooled Condenser Replacement Program

HVAC, Pumps, and Fans Replacement Program

Cabinet Unit Heater Replacement Program

Empire Maintenance Facility Geothermal Heat Pump Replacement

Judicial Service Center and Western Service Center Fire Pump Replacement

Countywide Life Safety Enhancement Program

Generator, ATS, Main Electrical, and MCC Replacement Program

Uninterruptible Power Supply Replacement Program

Miscellaneous Projects

Accessibility Barrier Removal Program

Exterior Building Envelope Maintenance Program

Exterior Door Replacement Program

Water Heater Replacement Program

Sanitary Waste Pump Replacements

Air Handling Unit Replacement Program

Make-Up Air Unit Replacements

HVAC Controls/Automation System Replacements

Electrical Service Gear Replacement Program

Flooring Replacement Program

Parking Lots Pavement Program

Energy Efficiency Program

; and

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

hereby authorizes the Director of Physical Development or their designee to

approve appraisals of value and to make initial offers based on appraised value

for any right of way acquisitions needed for the following 2026 Transportation

Capital Improvement Program projects:

Real Estate Office Right of Way Acquisitions:

CP 23-088: Mill and overlay CSAH 23 (Cedar Ave) from CSAH 9 (179th St) to

CSAH 42 (150th St) in Apple Valley and Lakeville

CP 28-079: Signal replacement at CSAH 28 (Yankee Doodle Ave) and Denmark

Ave in Eagan

CP 31-115: Roadway reconstruction CSAH 31 (Denmark Ave) from CSAH 74

(220th St) to CSAH 50 (212th St) in Farmington

CP 31-124: Intersection improvements at CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) and

Crestridge Ln in Eagan

CP 31-125: Signal replacement at CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) and CSAH 46

(160th St W) in Apple Valley and Lakeville

CP 31-126: Signal replacement at CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) and Wescott

Rd/Kings Wood Pond Rd in Eagan

CP 38-061: Intersection improvements at CSAH 38 (McAndrews Rd) and

Burnhaven Dr and trail gap study from CSAH 5 to Burnhaven Dr in Burnsville

CP 38-068: Retaining wall replacement along CSAH 38 (McAndrews Rd)

between Hannover Ave and Gardenview Dr in Apple Valley

CP 42-173: Mill and overlay CSAH 42 (150th St) from CSAH 33 (Diamond Path)

to TH 3 in Apple Valley and Rosemount

CP 42-175: Pedestrian underpass of CSAH 42 (145th Street), approximately

900 feet east of County Road (CR) 73 (Akron Avenue) in Rosemount

CP 42-183: Signal replacement at CSAH 42 (150th St W) and Galaxie Ave in

Apple Valley

CP 42-184: Signal replacement at CSAH 42 (150th St W) and Pennock Ave in

Apple Valley

CP 43-057: Construction of a multi‐use trail along the east side of CSAH 43

(Lexington Ave) between Keefe St and TH 55 in Eagan

CP 43-059: Roundabout at CSAH 43 (Lexington Ave) and Northview Park Rd in

Eagan

CP 46-064: Signal replacement at CSAH 46 (160th St W) and Galaxie Ave in

Apple Valley and Lakeville

CP 46-065: Signal replacement at CSAH 46 (160th St W) and Foliage Ave in

Apple Valley and Lakeville

CP 47-048: Roadway reconstruction on CSAH 47 (Northfield Blvd) from TH 3 to

south of CSAH 86 (280th St) in Waterford Township, Sciota Township, and

Castle Rock Township

CP 50-033: Reconstruction of the interchange at I‐35 and CSAH 50 in Lakeville

CP 50-038: Roundabout at CSAH 50 (Kenwood Trail) and CSAH 60 (185th St)

in Lakeville

CP 60-029: New signal system at CSAH 60 (185th St) and Orchard Trail in

Lakeville

CP 74-011: Roadway reconstruction CSAH 74 (220th St) from CSAH 31

(Denmark Ave) to Honeysuckle Lane in Farmington

CP 99-013: Expansion of CSAH 46 from TH 3 to 1,300 feet east of CR 48 in

Rosemount, Coates, and Empire Township from two lanes to a four‐lane divided

section

This item was approved and recommended for action by the Board of

Commissioners on 1/20/2026.

Ayes: 7

Regular Agenda

Discussion On Regional Solicitation For Metropolitan Council Transportation

5.1

Advisory Board

Erin Laberee, Transportation Director, presented this item and responded to

questions. There are five categories for Regional Solicitation Funding proposed:

Safety, Bicycle/Pedestrian, Transit, Roadway, and Environment. For each

Category, the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) and Transportation

Advisory Board (TAB) are considering a variety of criteria and weighting for

those criteria. The proposed criteria and weighting for each category were

discussed. Most of the criteria and measures identified for are measurable and

objective. However, the measures for Community Considerations are much

more subjective, including measures like “community data and context”,

“community need and future engagement” and “community benefits”.

Representative from the Counties that serve on the TAC provided a

recommendation to the Metropolitan Council to adjust the weighting for the

various categories to focus more on safety and less on the subjective measures

associated with Community Considerations. Metropolitan Council responded by

adjusting the weighting in one of the five categories, Safety, from 20% for

Community Considerations down to 15% with a commensurate increase in

“Improvements for People Outside of Vehicles” from 20% to 25%. The weighting

for the other four categories was not adjusted.

The Committee discussed whether or not the Dakota County representative to

TAB should continue to advocate for changes to the weighting. There was

general agreement that the weighting for Community Considerations was too

high and that it should be reduced, with a corresponding increase to the

weighting for safety within all the categories. The TAB representative was

directed to continue to seek those changes at the TAB meeting on January 21,

2026.

Commissioners asked staff to forward a copy of the e-mail and recommendation

that were prepared by the County TAC representatives. Staff agreed to forward

the information.

Information only; no action requested

Review Draft Objectives And Strategies For Parks Natural Systems Plan

5.2

Tom Lewanski, Natural Resources Manager and Mary Jackson, Sr. Planner

presented this topic and responded to questions.

Commissioners thanked staff for the presentation and appreciated the

information they received. Based on the discussion, commissioners requested

additional information from staff such as a one-page document that provides

details on the number of acres restored and managed in the parks, for the

greenways and on private property through the Land Conservation Program.

Parks staff will work with Communications Department staff to develop the

document.

Information only: no action requested.

Physical Development Director's Report

Georg Fischer, Physical Development Director, provided the Committee with a written Division

update.

Future Agenda Items

Chair, Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg, asked the Committee if anyone had a topic they

would like to hear more about at an upcoming Physical Development Committee of the

Whole. No Commissioners requested topics for future meetings at this time.

Adjournment

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

8.1

Second: Mike Slavik

On a motion by Commissioner Mary Hamann-Roland, seconded by

Commissioner Mike Slavik, the meeting was adjourned at 10:02 a.m.

Ayes: 7

Respectfully submitted,

Liz Hansen

Administrative Coordinator