Dakota County

Board of Commissioners

Minutes

Tuesday, August 26, 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: 25-386

4.1

Approval of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Ayes: 7

Second: William Droste

CONSENT AGENDA

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

Consent agenda was approved as follows:

County Administration - Approval of Minutes

Resolution No: 25-387

5.1

Approval of Minutes of Meeting Held on August 12, 2025

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Ayes: 7

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

Items Recommended by Board Committee*

Resolution No: 25-388

6.1

Authorization To Submit Second Solid Waste Capital Assistance Program

Application for Recycling Zone Plus

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 18-493 (September 18, 2018), the Dakota

County Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan) was adopted; and

WHEREAS, the Plan supports the Dakota County Board of Commissioners’

desire to remove household hazardous waste (HHW) from the solid waste

stream because of health, safety, and environmental concerns; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is partnering with Scott County on a joint HHW and

recycling center known as the Recycling Zone Plus; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County received $2 million in the 2020 Minnesota legislative

session from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Solid Waste Capital

Assistance Program (CAP) for the purchase of property and design; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County purchased 12 acres in the City of Lakeville, MN, in

2024 near the Scott County border for the Recycling Zone Plus; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-055 (January 23, 2024), Dakota and Scott

counties executed a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) for the design and

construction of the facility; and

WHEREAS, Dakota and Scott counties, as part of the JPA, will contribute the

remaining capital funds based on each county's population percentage; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County received $6 million in CAP from the 2025 Minnesota

legislative session for the construction of the Recycling Zone Plus; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County has prepared a second application for a CAP grant

to construct the Recycling Zone Plus at an estimated total project cost of $24

million; and

WHEREAS, the final grant application requires Dakota County to identify how it

will pay for the total cost of the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Dakota County will implement the

project, provide necessary local financing, and accept and exercise the

governmental powers necessary to develop and operate the project; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Dakota County pledges to use all funds

made available exclusively for the capital costs of the project and to pay any

additional amount by which the cost of the project exceeds the estimate by

appropriation to the construction fund of additional funds or proceeds of

additional bonds of Dakota County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Dakota County recognizes that any

subsequent withdrawal of allocated or additional funds of Dakota County will

impair the obligation of contract between the state of Minnesota, Dakota County,

and the bondholders; and

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

hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to sign the second Capital

Assistance Program Grant Application and the Capital Assistance Program

Grant Agreement on behalf of Dakota County.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-389

6.2

Authorization For Approval Of Schematic Design And Authorization To Amend

Professional Services Contract With Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. And

Amendment Of 2025 Facilities Capital Improvement Program For Burnhaven

Library Renovation Project

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

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, Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. (HGA), was selected as the

consultant firm to lead the design efforts for the project by Resolution No.

25-207 (April 22, 2025); and

WHEREAS, HGA worked with a Core Planning Group to confirm the

programmatic needs and develop the project through the schematic design

phase; and

WHEREAS, a Core Planning Group has identified additional mechanical and

electrical infrastructure systems that are in need of replacement within the

renovation project scope; and

WHEREAS, public input was solicited through an open house event, sharing

materials at the library, and on the project webpage; and

WHEREAS, comments were submitted and shared with the design team for

consideration; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Library Advisory Committee recommended the

proposed schematic design for approval to the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners on July 10, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the cost estimates prepared for the schematic design developed to

date are in alignment with the estimated project budget, provided an additional

$1,000,000 in funding is added to the project; and

WHEREAS, the construction funding will be included in the 2026 Facilities CIP.

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

Commissioners hereby approves the recommended schematic design for the

Burnhaven Library Renovation as presented; and

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

hereby authorizes the Facilities Management Director to execute a contract

amendment with Hammel, Green And Abrahamson, Inc., 420 North 5th Street,

Suite #100, Minneapolis, MN 55401, in an amount not to exceed $113,000.00

for a total maximum contract total not to exceed $509,800.00, 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 amends the 2025 Facilities Capital Improvement Program Budget as

follows:

Expense

Lebanon Hills Maintenance Facility (2000017) ($1,000,000)

Burnhaven Library Renovation (2000463)

$1,000,000

Total Expense

Revenue

Lebanon Hills Maintenance Facility (2000017)

Burnhaven Library Renovation (2000463)

Total Revenue

($1,000,000)

$1,000,000

Ayes: 7

Central Operations

Resolution No: 25-390

7.1

Authorization To Execute Contract With Now Micro Inc. For Purchase Of 2025

Computer Hardware Replacement Equipment

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, to update existing computer hardware no longer under warranty

with new computer hardware and four-year warranty; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County participates in the Minnesota Cooperative

Purchasing Venture (CPV), which allows it to purchase goods from contracts

established by the Materials Management Division for Minnesota state agencies;

and

WHEREAS, participation in the CPV allows Dakota County to purchase at

competitive pricing without having to undertake a competitive procurement

process itself; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends the one-time purchase of computer hardware

replacement equipment from Now Micro Inc. pursuant to State Contract No.

179907 in an amount not to exceed $960,689; and

WHEREAS, funding for this purchase is available in the 2025 Countywide

Technology Fund and Countywide BIP.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute a

contract for a one-time purchase of 2025 computer hardware replacement

equipment from Now Micro Inc., pursuant to State Contract No. 160321, in an

amount not to exceed $960,689, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s

Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Report On Invoices Paid In July 2025

Information only; no action requested.

7.2

County Board/County Administration

Resolution No: 25-391

8.1

Appointments To Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

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

appoints the following individuals to the Dakota-Scott Workforce Development

Board to fill a two-year term ending June 30, 2027.

Public-Public Employment - Julie Sachs

Public-Community Based - Dawn Wambeke

Ayes: 7

Physical Development

Resolution No: 25-392

9.1

Scheduling Of Public Hearing For Program Year 2024 Consolidated Annual

Performance And Evaluation Report

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA)

administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME

Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)

Programs on behalf of Dakota County as the grantee; and

WHEREAS, the CDBG, HOME, and ESG Programs are guided by federal

regulations, the Five-Year Consolidated Plan that outlines Dakota County’s

strategies and objectives, and the Annual Action Plan that serves as the annual

planning document allocating CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds to local

governments and housing providers via approved activities; and

WHEREAS, the federal government requires submission of a year-end report,

the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), to be

submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) no

later than 90 days after the end of the program year; and

WHEREAS, the CAPER is an evaluation of the prior program year, detailing

financial expenditures, persons assisted, and activity outcomes; and

WHEREAS, the CAPER must be available for citizens to comment on before its

submission to HUD; and

WHEREAS, the draft CAPER report will be made available to the public on the

CDA and Dakota County websites, and the public may request written copies of

the CAPER by contacting the CDA at its offices at 1228 Town Centre Drive,

Eagan, Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, CDA and County staff recommend scheduling a public hearing on

September 23, 2025, on or after 9:00 a.m., at the Dakota County Administration

Center in Hastings regarding the Program Year 2024 CAPER.

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

Commissioners hereby schedules a public hearing on September 23, 2025, at

9:00 a.m., in the Board Room, Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55,

Hastings, Minnesota, to receive comments on the Program Year 2024

Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the staff of Dakota County is hereby

authorized and directed to coordinate with Dakota County Community

Development Agency staff to publish a notice informing the public of the

comment period and public hearing in the Star Tribune and post said notice on

the Dakota County Community Development Agency 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>.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-393

9.2

Authorization To Execute Fourth Contract Amendment With Hoisington Koegler

Group Inc. For Grant Writing For Active Living 2020-2025

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 20-382 (August 18, 2020), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners authorized the Community Services Director to execute

a grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Health for the State Health

Improvement Partnership (SHIP) and accept future funding for the period of

November 1, 2020, through October 31, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the SHIP 2024-2025 work plan includes funding for work in active

living; and

WHEREAS, one of Dakota County’s strategies in the SHIP proposal is to

implement permanent and sustainable changes that create healthy and active

communities by increasing (a) opportunities for non-motorized transportation

(walking and biking), (b) healthy eating/access to healthy foods, and (c) health

equity; and

WHEREAS, SHIP has been supporting grant writing for Dakota County

departments and cities for active living for over ten years; and

WHEREAS, since 2010, the SHIP contracted grant writer has helped bring over

$29,000,000 in federal, state, and regional funding to Dakota County and

Dakota County cities to support active living; and

WHEREAS, in 2022, Dakota County executed a contract with Hoisington

Kogeler Group Inc. for grant writing services for active living projects for the

period of November 1, 2022, through October 31, 2025, for $60,000; and

WHEREAS, it was estimated that the original budget would support the

preparation of nine to 18 grant applications over a three-year period; and

WHEREAS, the contract was amended in 2024 by $18,000 for a total contract of

$78,000; and

WHEREAS, a second contract amendment of $20,000 was issued to support an

additional three to five applications in 2025 for a total contract amount of

$98,000; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-148 (March 25, 2025), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners authorized a third contract amendment of $15,000 to

support an additional two to four active living grant applications in 2025 for a

total contract amount of $113,000; and

WHEREAS, to date, the contract has supported the preparation of 29 grants;

and

WHEREAS, there are additional grant opportunities available in 2025; and

WHEREAS, a fourth contract amendment of $10,000 is necessary to support an

additional two to four active living grant applications in 2025 for programs such

as the State of Minnesota Hazard Mitigation Program; and

WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds appropriated from the SHIP 2024-2025 to

Dakota County to fund the contract amendment.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to amend

the contract with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. by $10,000, bringing Hoisington

Koegler Group Inc.’s contract value to an amount not to exceed $123,000,

including reimbursable expenses, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s

Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-394

9.3

Authorization To Amend Joint Powers Agreement With Scott And Washington

Counties For South Metro Private Well Pesticide Mitigation Program

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Dakota County

have identified private drinking water wells in Dakota, Scott, and Washington

Counties that have exceeded the Minnesota Department of Health-established

Health Risk Limits (HRL) for total cyanazine; and

WHEREAS, in response, MDA provided funding for pesticide mitigation to cover

100 percent cost-share to households with a private well equal to or exceeding

the total cyanazine, or other established pesticide HRL; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-428 (August 27, 2024), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners authorized Dakota County to enter into agreements

with the MDA and Scott and Washington counties to act as the fiscal lead

agency to receive funding from MDA and reimburse Scott and Washington

counties for expenditures per the joint powers agreement (JPA); and

WHEREAS, pesticide mitigation funding expires June 30, 2026; and

WHEREAS, since the execution of the JPA in September 2024, MDA and

counties have conducted multiple rounds of outreach to private well owners, and

MDA has identified additional households that need treatment based on 2024

sampling efforts; and

WHEREAS, redistribution of funding between counties is required to meet water

treatment needs; and

WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will allow the Dakota County Authorized

Representative flexibility to redistribute pesticide mitigation funding between

counties based on (1) annual MDA pesticide sampling results; (2) eligible well

owner response to state and county outreach efforts; (3) treatment need

priorities identified in the JPA; and (4) remaining available funds.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Division Director to

amend the joint powers agreement with Scott and Washington counties,

substantially as presented to the County Board on August 26, 2025, subject to

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

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-395

9.4

Authorization To Execute Second Contract Amendment With Ebert Inc. For Law

Enforcement Center Locker Room Expansion Project And Amend 2025

Facilities Capital Improvement Program Budget

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, the 2023 Building Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted

Budget authorized the Law Enforcement Center Locker (LEC) Room Expansion

project; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the award

of construction of the LEC Locker Room Expansion project to Ebert Inc. in an

amount not to exceed $373,300 by Resolution No. 24-251 (May 21, 2024); and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the addition

of two sallyports to the LEC Locker Room Expansion project to Ebert Inc. in an

amount not to exceed $143,500 by Resolution No. 25-515 (October 29, 2024);

and

WHEREAS, Ebert Inc. has provided pricing totaling $73,413.65 for changes in

the work encountered during the construction of the LEC Locker Room

Expansion project; and

WHEREAS, the Miscellaneous Projects set-aside from fund balance was

included within the 2025 Adopted Facilities CIP; and

WHEREAS, during the construction of the LEC Locker Room Expansion project,

two existing conditions within the jail created unforeseen additional work,

resulting in an additional cost of approximately $20,000; and

WHEREAS, the Miscellaneous Projects set-aside (1000299) has sufficient funds

from fund balance to reimburse the transfer of $20,000 to the LEC Locker Room

Expansion project to address the unforeseen additional work.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Facilities Management Director to

execute a contract amendment for the Law Enforcement Center Locker Room

Expansion project to Ebert Inc., 23350 County Road 10, PO Box 97, Loretto, MN

55357, in an amount not to exceed $73,413.65, subject to approval by the

County Attorney’s office as to form; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Buildings Capital Improvement

Program budget is hereby amended as follows:

Expense

Miscellaneous Projects from fund balance (1000299)

($20,000)

Law Enforcement Center Locker Room Expansion (2000022) $20,000

Total Expense

Revenue

Miscellaneous Projects from fund balance (1000299)

Law Enforcement Center Locker Room Expansion (2000022)

Total Revenue

($20,000)

$20,000

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-396

9.5

Authorization To Award Proposal And Execute Contract With Landbridge

Ecological, Inc., For Spring Lake Park Reserve Vegetation Management

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 17-274 (May 23, 2017), the County Board

adopted the Dakota County Natural Resource Management System Plan

(NRMSP); and

WHEREAS, the NRMSP identifies the need to maintain restored areas

perpetually to protect the initial investment made to restore the area; and

WHEREAS, on July 14, 2025, the County issued a Request for Proposals (RFP)

for the Spring Lake Park Reserve Vegetation Management project; and

WHEREAS, best value contracting was used to evaluate and award this RFP;

and

WHEREAS, the proposal evaluation team scored each proposal and selected

Landbridge Ecological, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, the RFP stipulated that the initial contract term would expire on

December 31, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the RFP stipulated that the contract could be extended for up to

one additional 12-month term ending December 31, 2027; and

WHEREAS, the RFP stipulated that the total contract amount would be set up

as not to exceed $425,000; and

WHEREAS, adequate funds are available within the 2025 Adopted Parks

Natural Resources Base Fund Budget; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends executing the contract with Landbridge

Ecological, Inc.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Parks Director to execute a contract with

Landbridge Ecological, Inc., for the Spring Lake Park Reserve Vegetation

Management project to manage natural areas of Spring Lake Park Reserve

through December 31, 2026, with the option to extend the contract for up to one

additional 12-month term until December 31, 2027, in a total amount not to

exceed $425,000, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to

form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-397

9.6

Authorization To Award Bid And Execute Contract With RES Great Lakes, LLC

For Restoration And Enhancement Of County Conservation Easement On

Benjamin Property

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, the 2020 Land Conservation Plan identified 24 Preliminary

Conservation Focus Areas and directed staff to pursue conservation easements

with willing landowners within these Focus Areas; and

WHEREAS, on December 19, 2023, the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners approved the purchase of a conservation easement on the

Benjamin property; and

WHEREAS, funding for this work will be derived from the Minnesota Legislature’s

2022 Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant and the Rebuilding American Infrastructure

with Sustainability and Equity program; and

WHEREAS, a request for proposals was prepared and released on July 1, 2025;

and

WHEREAS, the best value proposal was submitted by RES Great Lakes, LLC.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Parks Director to execute a contract with

RES Great Lakes, LLC, for the Benjamin Conservation Easement Natural

Resource Management Plan Implementation Project for a contract maximum of

$298,484.20, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-398

9.7

Authorization To Execute Contract Amendment With WSB & Associates, Inc.

For Construction Management Services For Minnesota River Greenway Fort

Snelling Segment In Burnsville And Eagan

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

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

Minnesota River in Dakota County, extending from I-35W in Burnsville to

Lilydale Regional Park in St. 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. 23-455 (October 10, 2023), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners authorized execution of a contract with WSB &

Associates, Inc. (“WSB”) for construction administration and inspection services

for the trail portion of the Fort Snelling segment of the Minnesota River

Greenway in an amount not to exceed, $480,961.00; and

WHEREAS, construction of the trail began in December 2023 but was

suspended due to insufficient permitting clearances related to a cultural site

within the project area; and

WHEREAS, progress towards construction of the trail was further set back due

to severe flooding of the project area, requiring mitigation and restoration efforts;

and

WHEREAS, these incidents and additional challenges related to the

construction process have resulted in an expanded scope of work and extended

schedule for WSB & Associates, Inc. to oversee the construction process; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends execution of a contract amendment with WSB in

the amount of $95,058 for additional and expanded scope tasks occurring during

construction of the Minnesota River Greenway, Fort Snelling Segment.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Parks Director to amend the contract with

WSB & Associates, Inc. by $95,058 to an amended amount not to exceed

$576,019.00, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-399

9.8

Authorization To Submit Grant Applications To Minnesota Department Of

Natural Resources And Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 3M PFAS

Settlement Priority 2 Grant Program

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, the funding for the 3M PFAS Settlement Priority 2 Grant Program

stems from the 2018 settlement with the 3M Company, which provided

compensation to the State of Minnesota for harm done to natural resources and

lost natural resource services from the release of PFAS into the environment;

and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is eligible to apply for these grant funds for projects

that align with the settlement goals and take place within the Priority 2 Project

Area; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County submitted Letters of Intent for two projects within the

Priority 2 Project Area; and

WHEREAS, the two projects are located along the Mississippi River Greenway

at Spring Lake Park Reserve and at Kaposia Landing in South Saint Paul; and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota

Pollution Control Agency have reviewed the Letters of Intent and have invited

Dakota County to submit both applications by the October 8, 2025, deadline.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Division Director,

or their designee, to submit two grant applications to the Minnesota Department

of Natural Resources and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency 3M PFAS

Settlement Priority 2 Grant Program: one for Spring Lake Park Reserve Land

Protection, Restoration, and River Access for $3.3M and one for Mississippi

River Water Access Improvements in South Saint Paul for $270,000.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-400

9.9

Authorization To Execute Contract Amendment With Alliant Engineering, Inc.,

For Professional Engineering Services For County Road Retaining Wall

Assessments And Final Design of County State Aid Highway 38 (McAndrews

Road) Retaining Walls, County Project 97-218

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

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

County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 97-218; and

WHEREAS, CP 97-218 is the analysis, repair, or replacement of retaining walls

showing signs of deterioration along County roadways in various locations

throughout Dakota County; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 23-427, the County Board executed contract

DCA-20887 with Alliant Engineering, Inc., for CP 97-218 with the amount not to

exceed $254,761.00; and

WHEREAS, through project development, staff identified design elements that

are necessary to realign the trail, correct sightline deficiencies, and maintain

design standards that were not accounted for in the original scope; and

WHEREAS, a first contract amendment in the amount of $148,562.00 is needed

for Alliant Engineering, Inc., to complete the additional design elements; and

WHEREAS, staff negotiated the cost of the out-of-scope items with Alliant

Engineering, Inc., and concurs with the fee for the required work; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends amending Alliant Engineering, Inc.’s contract in

an amount not to exceed $403,323.00; and

WHEREAS, sufficient funds exist within the budget for CP 97-218 to proceed

with the requested consultant contract amendment.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute

the contract amendment with Alliant Engineering, Inc., in the amount not to

exceed $403,323.00 for design services for County Project 97-218, subject to

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

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-401

9.10

Authorization To Execute Contract With Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc., For

Americans With Disabilities Act-Compliant Pedestrian Ramp Design Services

For County Wide 2026 Preservation Of Paved Highway Surfaces Projects

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

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

County is proceeding with the 2025 Preservation of Paved Highway Surfaces;

and

WHEREAS, due to staff capacity, a consultant is needed to complete the

Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant pedestrian ramp design tasks within

the project schedule; and

WHEREAS, County staff sent a Request for Proposal to four qualified

professional consultants for the necessary pedestrian ramp design scope; and

WHEREAS, two proposals were received and evaluated by County staff; and

WHEREAS, the proposal from Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc. was determined to

best meet the proposal scoring criteria as shown in the Request for Proposals;

and

WHEREAS, the adopted 2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program

Budget includes $1,883,995 remaining for Preservation of Paved Highway

Surface Projects; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends entering into a consultant contract with

Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc. for a total contract amount of $157,091.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute

a contract with Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc. to perform Americans with

Disabilities Act-compliant pedestrian ramp design services for 2026 Preservation

of Paved Highway Surfaces in an amount not to exceed $157,091 subject to

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

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-402

9.11

Authorization To Submit An Application For Grant Funds For 2025

Transportation Economic Development Opportunity For The County State Aid

Highway 46 Improvement Project, County Project 99-013

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is requesting project

submittals for the Transportation Economic Development (TED) program; and

WHEREAS, the TED grant program funds up to 70 percent of the total

transportation infrastructure costs; and

WHEREAS, the proposed improvements will improve freight turning movements

and general mobility, accommodate future growth, and support economic

development opportunities; and

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

regional improvements; and

WHEREAS, project submittals are due on September 29, 2025; and

WHEREAS, county project CP 99-013 is included in Transportation’s 2025 to

2029 Capital Improvement Program; and

WHEREAS, staff is preparing to submit a funding request for $3.85 million from

the TED grant program, which would be for the County State Aid Highway

(CSAH) 46 project and includes improving the intersections of the US Highway

52 ramps and CSAH 46, an estimated $5.5 million project; and

WHEREAS, subject to the state funding award, the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners would be asked to consider authorization to execute a grant

agreement and Dakota County matching fund commitments at a future meeting.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Transportation Director to submit an

application for the CSAH 46 improvement project, including the intersection of

the US Highway 52 (US 52) ramps and County State Aid Highway 46 to the

Minnesota Department of Transportation for the Transportation Economic

Development grant program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Dakota County has the legal authority to

apply for financial assistance and the institutional, managerial, and financial

capability to ensure matching funds and adequate construction of the proposed

project; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon approval of its application by the state,

Dakota County may enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota for the

above-referenced project, and that it has and will comply with all applicable

Transportation Economic Development Program rules, laws, and regulations in

contract agreements; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Dakota County is prepared to commit an

estimated $1.65 million toward the local match requirement, with participation in

that estimated amount also anticipated from the City of Rosemount if the

requested Transportation Economic Development grant is awarded; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Dakota County confirms if the County State

Aid Highway 46 project cost increases above the amount estimated for the

Transportation Economic Development Program Application, Dakota County will

provide or secure all additional funds necessary to complete the project; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the sources and uses, private investors,

equity, and other financing commitments to be represented in the Transportation

Economic Development Program Application will be accurate per data provided

to Dakota County staff at the time of submittal.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-403

9.12

Authorization To Initiate Quick-Take Condemnation For County State Aid

Highway 31 (Pilot Knob Road) And Upper 147th Street In City Of Apple Valley,

County Project 31-118

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

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

County is partnering with the City of Apple Valley on County Project (CP)

31-118, a preliminary and final design project to develop plans and associated

services for converting the intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 31

(Pilot Knob Road) and Upper 147th Street into a restricted three-quarter access

intersection in the city of Apple Valley; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for CP 31-118, with right of way

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

WHEREAS, five parcels have been appraised, and first offers were prepared

and sent on 7/14/2025 for a total appraised value of $106,000; and

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

required parcels does not appear possible, it may become 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; and

WHEREAS, the following acquisitions out of five private property parcels are

necessary to proceed with CP 31-118.

Parcel 1 - River Valley Church of Apple Valley - PID 01-811001-01-010

Highway easement 584 square feet

A permanent easement for highway purposes over, under, and across the most

easterly 2.00 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Valley Business Park 2nd Addition,

according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota.

Temporary easement 2,920 square feet

A temporary easement for highway purposes over, under, and across the

westerly 10.00 feet of the most easterly 12.00 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Valley

Business Park 2nd Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota

County, Minnesota.

Parcel 2 - Dakota Upreit Limited Partnership - PID 01-81102-01-020

Highway easement 330 square feet

A permanent easement for highway purposes over, under, and across that part

of Lot 2, Block 1, Valley Business Park 3rd Addition, according to the recorded

plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota, lying northeasterly of the following

described line:

Beginning at a point on the east line of said Lot 2 distant 22.00 feet southerly of

the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence northwesterly to a point on the north

line of said Lot 2 distant 30.00 feet westerly of said northeast corner.

Temporary easement 3,956 square feet

A temporary easement for highway purposes over, under, and across that part

of Lot 2, Block 1, Valley Business Park 3rd Addition, according to the recorded

plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota, lying easterly of the following described

line:

Commencing at the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence North 89 degrees 51

minutes 35 seconds West, assumed bearing along the north line of said Lot 2, a

distance of 38.46 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described;

thence South 53 degrees 36 minutes 53 seconds West a distance of 32.82 feet;

thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 55 seconds West a distance of 187.92

feet; thence southerly a distance of 128.90 feet along a tangential curve

concave to the west having a radius of 2778.04 feet and a central angle of 2

degrees 39 minutes 31 seconds to a southerly line of said Lot 2 and said line

there terminating. Excepting therefrom that part of said Lot 2 lying northeasterly

of the following described line:

Beginning at a point on the east line of said Lot 2 distant 22.00 feet southerly of

the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence northwesterly to a point on the north

line of said Lot 2 distant 30.00 feet westerly of said northeast corner.

Parcel 3 - Mistwood Courthomes Association, Inc. - CIC #124

Highway easement 2,220 square feet

A permanent easement for highway purposes over, under, and across that part

of the designated common element of CIC Number 124, according to the

recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows:

Beginning at the southeast corner of said common element; thence North 89

degrees 51 minutes 34 seconds West, assumed bearing along the south line of

said common element, distance of 65.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 06

minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 3.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 51

minutes 34 seconds East a distance of 40.00 feet; thence North 42 degrees 24

minutes 01 second East a distance of 29.73 feet; thence North 00 degrees 06

minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 339.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 53

minutes 05 seconds East a distance of 5.00 feet to the east line of said common

element; thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 55 seconds West along said east

line a distance of 364.00 feet to said southeast corner and the point of

beginning.

Temporary easement 3,589 square feet

A temporary easement for highway purposes over, under, and across that part

of the designated common element of CIC Number 124, according to the

recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows:

Commencing at the southeast corner of said common element; thence North 89

degrees 51 minutes 34 seconds West, assumed bearing along the south line of

said common element, distance of 65.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 06

minutes 55 seconds East a distance of 3.00 feet to the point of beginning;

thence continuing North 00 degrees 06 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of

6.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 51 minutes 34 seconds East a distance of

37.35 feet; thence North 42 degrees 24 minutes 01 second East a distance of

24.75 feet; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 55 seconds East a distance of

442.68 feet; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 05 seconds East a distance of

11.00 feet to the east line of said common element; thence South 00 degrees 06

minutes 55 seconds West along said east line a distance of 106.00 feet; thence

North 89 degrees 53 minutes 05 seconds West a distance of 5.00 feet; thence

South 00 degrees 06 minutes 55 seconds West a distance of 339.00 feet;

thence South 42 degrees 24 minutes 01 second West a distance of 29.73 feet;

thence North 89 degrees 51 minutes 34 seconds West a distance of 40.00 feet

to the point of beginning.

Parcel 4 - Diamond Path Place Association, Inc. - CIC #603

Highway easement 465 square feet

A permanent easement for highway purposes over, under, and across the West

93.00 feet of the South 5.00 feet of the designated common element of CIC

Number 603, known as Lot 1, Block 1, Diamond Path Fifth Addition, according to

the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota.

Temporary easement 578 square feet

A temporary easement for highway purposes over, under, and across that part

of the designated common element of CIC Number 603, known as Lot 1, Block

1, Diamond Path Fifth Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota

County, Minnesota, lying southerly and westerly of the following described line:

Commencing at the southwest corner of said Lot 1; thence North 00 degrees 06

minutes 55 seconds East, assumed bearing along the west line of said Lot 1, a

distance of 25.00 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described;

thence South 44 degrees 53 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of 21.21 feet;

thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 07 seconds East a distance of 78.00 feet;

thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 53 seconds West a distance of 10.00 feet

to the south line of said Lot 1 and said line there terminating. Excepting

therefrom the West 93.00 feet of the South 5.00 of said Lot 1.

Parcel 5 - Condominium No. 78 VALLEY WAY Village Homeowners

Association, Inc. - CIC #78

Temporary easement 1,508 square feet

A temporary easement for highway purposes over, under, and across that part

of the designated common element of CIC Number 78, known as Lot 45, Valley

Way Village Seventh Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota

County, Minnesota, lying northerly and westerly of the following described line:

Commencing at the northwest corner of said Lot 45; thence South 89 degrees

53 minutes 02 seconds East, assumed bearing along the north line of said Lot

45, a distance of 93.00 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described;

thence South 00 degrees 06 minutes 52 seconds West a distance of 15.00 feet;

thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 02 seconds West a distance of 78.00 feet;

thence South 45 degrees 06 minutes 55 seconds West a distance of 21.21 feet

to the west line of said Lot 45 and said line there terminating.

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 for County Project 31-118 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: 25-404

9.13

Authorization To Initiate Quick-Take Condemnation For County State Aid

Highway 42 (150th Street W) Signal Replacements At Garrett Avenue And Pilot

Knob Road, And Garrett Avenue Roadway Improvements In City Of Apple

Valley, County Project 42-177

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

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

County is partnering with the City of Apple Valley on CP 42-177, is a preliminary

and final design project to develop plans and associated services for signal

replacements on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 42 (150th Street W) at

Garrett Avenue, a City Street, and at CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Road), and Garrett

Avenue roadway improvements for construction beginning in Spring 2026; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for CP 42-177, with right of way

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

WHEREAS, four private property parcels have been appraised, and first offers

are prepared and scheduled to be sent to property owners on 8/15/2025 for a

total appraised value of $292,700; 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 for CP 42-177; and

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

required for filing the condemnation petition will not be included; and

WHEREAS, the following acquisitions are necessary to proceed with CP 42-177:

Parcel 4 - Realty Income Properties 3, LLC 01-65800-01-010

Highway easement 4,590 square feet

A permanent easement for highway purposes over the west 13.00 feet of Lot 1,

Block 1, SA Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County,

Minnesota.

Temporary easement 4,943 square feet

A temporary easement for highway purposes over the east 14.00 feet of the

west 27.00 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, SA Addition, according to the recorded plat

thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota.

Parcel 5 - SB3, LLC 01-11730-01-026

Highway easement 1,055 square feet

A permanent easement for highway purposes over the east 5.00 feet of Lot 2,

Block 1, Apple Valley Commercial Addition, according to the recorded plat

thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota.

Temporary easement 2,110 square feet

A temporary easement for highway purposes over the west 10.00 feet of the

east 15.00 feet of Lot 2, Block 1, Apple Valley Commercial Addition, according

to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota.

Parcel 6 - MMPF III Woodbury, MN, LLC 01-11731-01-010

Highway easement 1,894 square feet

A permanent easement for highway purposes over the west 9.00 feet of Lot 1,

Block 1, Apple Valley Commercial Second Addition, according to the recorded

plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota.

Temporary easement 1,684 square feet

A temporary easement for highway purposes over the east 8.00 feet of the west

17.00 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Apple Valley Commercial Second Addition,

according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota.

Parcel 20 - First Bank National Association 01-71001-01-010

Highway easement 1,163 square feet

A permanent easement for highway purposes over that part of Lot 1, Block 1,

Southport Second Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota

County, Minnesota described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of

said Lot 1; thence south along the east line of said Lot 1 a distance of 25.00

feet; thence northwesterly to a point on the north line of said Lot 1 said point

being 25.00 feet west of said northeast corner; thence east along said north line

of Lot 1 a distance of 25.00 feet to the point of beginning together with the north

10.00 feet of the east 105.00 feet of said Lot 1.

Temporary easement 558 square feet

A temporary easement for highway purposes over that part of Lot 1, Block 1,

Southport Second Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota

County, Minnesota described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of

said Lot 1; thence south along the east line of said Lot 1 a distance of 32.00

feet; thence northwesterly to a point on the north line of said Lot 1 said point

being 32.00 feet west of said northeast corner; thence east along said north line

a distance of 32.00 feet to the point of beginning together with the north 15.00

feet of the east 105.00 feet of Lot 1 EXCEPTING from said temporary easement

any part of said Lot 1 taken for permanent highway easement as part of this

same project.

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 for CP 42-177 to allow a

spring 2026 construction start date in the event that timely acquisitions by direct

negotiations of all parcels do not appear possible.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-405

9.14

Authorization To Submit Applications For 2025 Minnesota Highway Freight

Program For County State Aid Highway 46 From Trunk Highway 3 To US 52,

County Project 99-13, And For County State Aid Highway 50/County State Aid

Highway 5 and Interstate 35 Interchange, County Project 50-33

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is requesting project

submittals for the Minnesota Highway Freight Program (MHFP); and

WHEREAS, the MHFP grant program funds up to 80 percent of project

construction costs; and

WHEREAS, the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 46 two-to-four lane

expansion project, County Project 99-013, will improve first and last mile freight

mobility, accommodate future growth, support economic development

opportunities, promote safety, and enhance multimodal connections; and

WHEREAS, County Project 50-33, the Interstate 35 and County State Aid

Highway (CSAH) 50 interchange project, will improve freight capacity and

general mobility, accommodate future growth and support economic

development opportunities, promote safety, and enhance multimodal

connections; and

WHEREAS, federal funding of projects reduces the burden on local taxpayers

for regional improvements; and

WHEREAS, project submittals are due on September 3, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the project proposed is consistent with the adopted Dakota County

2040 Transportation Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has indicated its support of these project

submittals; and

WHEREAS, subject to funding awards for the CSAH 46 two-to-four lane

expansion project, County Project 99-013, and CSAH 50/CSAH 5 and I-35, the

Dakota County Board of Commissioners would be asked to consider acceptance

of grant funds and authorization to execute a grant agreement at a future

meeting.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to submit

applications for County Project 99-013, the County State Aid Highway (CSAH)

46 two-to-four lane expansion project from Trunk Highway 3 to US 52 and

County Project 50-033, CSAH 50/CSAH 5 and Interstate 35 to the Minnesota

Department of Transportation for the Minnesota Highway Freight Program.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-406

9.15

Authorization To Amend Contract With Valley Paving, Inc., And Amend 2025

Capital Improvement Program Budget For 2025 Preservation Of Paved Highway

Surface Project

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

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

County proceeded with the 2025 Preservation of Paved Highway Surface

project; and

WHEREAS, the 2025 preservation work included resurfacing of county roads;

and

WHEREAS, the work began in June 2025 and will continue through October

2025; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-053 (January 21, 2025), the project was

awarded to Valley Paving, Inc., in the amount of $5,576,946.12; and

WHEREAS, construction costs have increased by $349,803.44 or 6.3 percent

due to a design change and higher quantities of pavement resurfacing; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing a contract amendment in the amount

of $349,803.44 for a revised contract amount of $5,926,749.56, and a budget

amendment of $349,803.44.

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

Commissioners hereby approves the contract amendment and authorizes the

Physical Development Director to execute a contract amendment with Valley

Paving, Inc., for the 2025 Preservation of Paved Highway Surface project, in the

amount of $349,803.44, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as

to form; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Capital Improvement Program

Adopted Budget is hereby amended as follows:

Revenue

CP 11-32 - TAA

CP 91-34 - TAA

$225,824

$123,981

2025 Paved Highway Surface - TAA ($349,805)

Total Revenue

Expense

CP 11-32

CP 91-34

$225,824

$123,981

2025 Paved Highway Surface Set-aside ($349,805)

Total Expense $0

Ayes: 7

10.

Public Services and Revenue

Resolution No: 25-407

10.1

Acceptance Of Gifts To Dakota County Library

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, pursuant to Policy 1570 Gift Acceptance and adopted Donation

Plan (Resolution No. 24-101; February 27, 2024), the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners must approve and accept gifts to the Dakota County Library with

a value greater than $1,500; and

WHEREAS, the Eagan Rotary Club donates $3,522.28 for the purchase of

books for the Sherris Book Program for the Eagan 1st graders; and

WHEREAS, the Friends of the Wescott Library donates $3,895.00 for the

Friendly Hills and Homeschool STEM Programs Series, and donates $2,417.63

for the replacement BackJack Chairs for the youth programs at the Wescott

Library; and

WHEREAS, these donations will greatly enrich the capacity of Dakota County

Library to offer valuable materials and programs to customers; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Library Advisory Committee supports

acceptance of these gifts.

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

Commissioners hereby accepts $3,522.28 from Eagan Rotary Club, $3,895.00

from the Friends of the Wescott Library, and $2,417.63 from the Friends of the

Wescott Library; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the adopted 2025 budget be amended as

follows:

Revenue

Eagan Rotary Club

Wescott Gifts

$3,522

$3,895

$2,418

$9,835

Total Revenue

Expense

Eagan Rotary Club

Wescott Gifts

Total Expense

$3,522

$3,895

$2,418

$9,835

Ayes: 7

REGULAR AGENDA

11.

Community Services

Resolution No: 25-408

11.1

Proclamation Of Child Support Awareness Month In Dakota County

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Joe Atkins

Amy Shillings, Deputy Director-Child Support, briefed this item and responded to

questions.

WHEREAS, August is recognized as Child Support Awareness month; and

WHEREAS, this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Child Support

Program; and

WHEREAS, Child Support provides support to families, ensuring that children

receive financial and medical support; and

WHEREAS, services Dakota County provides include locating, initiating court

orders, determining paternity, establishing court orders, collecting and

distributing support, and reviewing, modifying, and enforcing orders.

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

Commissioners hereby proclaims August 2025 as Child Support Awareness

Month in Dakota County recognizing the vital work of child support

professionals.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-409

11.2

Update On Opioid Settlement Funds And Proclamation Of August As Overdose

Awareness Month In Dakota County

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

Erin Carder, Deputy Director-Public Health; Emily Schug, Social Services

Director and Sheriff Joe Leko briefed this item and responded to questions.

WHEREAS, August is International Overdose Awareness Month, a global

initiative aimed at raising awareness about overdose prevention and honoring

those impacted by Substance Use Disorder (SUD); and

WHEREAS, the misuse of alcohol and other drugs are important risk factors for

chronic disease, disability, and death in the United States; and

WHEREAS, according to the Minnesota Department of Health, in 2023, there

were a total of sixty deaths due to drug overdose in Dakota County, which was a

slight increase from 2022; and

WHEREAS, emergency room visits for non-fatal drug overdoses are also on the

rise; 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 for both mental

health and SUD; and

WHEREAS, to that end, Dakota County staff are engaging in a variety of efforts

throughout August to promote education, prevention, and support resources;

and

WHEREAS, these include community events, training sessions on the use of

naloxone (a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses), and

public messaging campaigns designed to reduce stigma and encourage open

conversations about substance use; and

WHEREAS, by fostering a more informed community, Dakota County aims to

save lives, support recovery, and honor those who have been affected by

overdose; and

WHEREAS, staff will provide an update on opioid settlement funds, as well as

SUD resources and initiatives, including initiatives focused on awareness,

education, and prevention.

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

Commissioners hereby proclaims August as Overdose Awareness Month in

Dakota County and supports efforts to promote overdose awareness,

evidence-based prevention education, and access to services and supports to

serve the mental health and substance use needs of the residents of Dakota

County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That in observance of this proclamation, the

Northern Service Center and Dakota County Crisis and Recovery Center be lit

up in purple on August 31, 2025, International Overdose Awareness Day and

Dakota County residents, businesses, and city partners are also encouraged to

shine a purple light to honor those who have been affected by overdose.

Ayes: 7

12.

Closed Executive Session

Resolution No: 25-410

12.1

Approval Of Purdue Pharma Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan And Authorization Of

Settlements With Sackler Family And Generic Opioid Manufacturers In

Multi-District Litigation - MDL 2804

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Laurie Halverson

This item did not go into closed session. The Board approved per confidential

memo from County Attorney's Office.

WHEREAS, Dakota County has filed a lawsuit against opioid drug

manufacturers and distributors seeking compensation for the extensive costs to

the County caused by the opioid addiction epidemic and the harm inflicted upon

Dakota County residents by this crisis; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County’s lawsuit along with more than 2,400 other lawsuits

commenced by local governments and Indian Tribes have been consolidated

into a Multi District Litigation group managed by the Federal District Court for the

Northern District of Ohio Multi-District (MDL 2804); and

WHEREAS, Purdue Pharma, L.P. is a defendant in Dakota County’s lawsuit;

and

WHEREAS, Purdue Pharma, L.P. filed bankruptcy (In Re Purdue Pharma, L.P.,

et al., Case No. 19-23649 (RDD) (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.)) to halt any pending civil

litigation against it; and

WHEREAS, a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization has been filed, after years of

negotiation and mediation, and a disclosure statement provided to creditors in

order for the creditors to be able to make informed decisions on whether to

approve or reject the proposed plans of reorganization; and

WHEREAS, the reorganization plans include payments to states and local

governments to redress extensive costs caused and harm inflicted by the opioid

addiction epidemic as detailed in the respective plans; and

WHEREAS, a ballot accepting or rejecting the Purdue Pharma, L.P. plan must

be cast on or before September 30, 2025, 4:00 (ET); and

WHEREAS the plan contemplates certain Sackler Parties, as defined in the

bankruptcy and plan, contributing payments up to $7 billion in exchange for

release of liability; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County’s national counsel, Motley Rice LLC, has

recommended the County cast ballots to approve the plans and execute the

releases as further litigation will be uncertain and time consuming while forgoing

the certainty provide by the bankruptcy plan and settlement; and

WHEREAS, the bankruptcy plan and associated releases for the certain Sackler

parties represent fair and equitable resolutions of the opioid-related claims

against Purdue Pharma, L.P. when considering the totality of the circumstances;

and

WHEREAS, proposed nationwide settlement agreements have been reached to

resolve opioid litigation brought by states, local political subdivisions, and special

districts against nine generic opioids manufacturers in the MDL 2804; and

WHEREAS, the defendants involved in the settlement agreements are Alvogen

Inc., Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Apotex Inc., Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA,

Inc., Indivior Inc, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sandoz Inc., Sun

Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Zydus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Generic Opioid

Manufacturers”); and

WHEREAS, Dakota County’s national counsel, Motley Rice LLC, has

recommended the County participate in the proposed Generic Opioid

Manufacturers settlements as further litigation will be uncertain and time

consuming while forgoing the certainty provide by the settlements; and

WHEREAS, the proposed Generic Opioid Manufacturers settlements represent

fair and equitable resolutions of the opioid-related claims against the Generic

Opioid Manufacturers when considering the totality of the circumstances.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes County staff to complete all tasks necessary

to submit a ballot approving the bankruptcy reorganization plan in In Re Purdue

Pharma, L.P., et al., Case No. 19-23649 (RDD) (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) and execute

all other necessary documents, including releases, contemplated by the Plan to

maximize the settlement amounts on behalf of Dakota County, subject to

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

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

supports and opts in to the multistate settlements with the Generic Opioid

Manufacturers; and

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

authorizes County staff to execute all necessary documents to ensure County

participation in the multistate Generic Opioid Manufacturers settlements,

including any settlement agreements and releases, subject to approval by the

County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

13.

Interagency Reports/Commissioner Updates

Interagency reports and Commissioner updates were presented.

14. County Manager's Report

County Manager Heidi Welsch gave a back to school update and shared how the County

partners with Independent School Districts in many aspects (Public Health, Public Safety,

etc.).

15.

Information

15.1

See Attachment for future Board meetings and other activities.

Adjournment

Resolution No: 25-411

16.

16.1

Adjournment

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: William Droste

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

Droste, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.