Dakota County  
General Government and Policy  
Committee of the Whole  
Minutes  
Tuesday, January 20, 2026  
9:30 AM  
Conference Room 3A, Administration  
Center, Hastings  
(or following County Board)  
1.  
Call to Order and Roll Call  
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Workman at 10:20 a.m.  
Commissioner Mike Slavik  
Present  
Commissioner Joe Atkins  
Commissioner Laurie Halverson  
Commissioner William Droste  
Commissioner Liz Workman  
Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg  
Commissioner Mary Hamann-Roland  
Also in attendance were Heidi Welsch, County Manager; Tom Donely, First Assistant County  
Attorney; and Jeni Reynolds, Sr. Administrative Coordinator to the Board.  
The audio recording of this meeting is available upon request.  
2.  
Audience  
Chair Workman noted that all public comments can be sent to  
CountyAdmin@co.dakota.mn.us  
No comments were received for this agenda.  
3.  
Approval of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)  
Approval of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)  
Motion: William Droste  
3.1  
Second: Mike Slavik  
Ayes: 7  
CONSENT AGENDA  
On a motion by Commissioner Slavik, seconded by Commissioner Droste, the Consent  
agenda was approved as follows:  
4.  
County Administration - Approval of Minutes  
Approval of Minutes of Meeting Held on January 6, 2026  
4.1  
Motion: Mike Slavik  
Ayes: 7  
Second: William Droste  
REGULAR AGENDA  
5.  
6.  
Central Operations  
Update On 2024 Audit Results  
5.1  
Troy Gabler and Chris Knopik, representatives from the accounting firm Clifton,  
Larson, Allen, briefed this item and responded to questions. This item was on  
the agenda for informational purposes only.  
Information only; no action requested.  
County Board/County Administration  
Legislative Update  
6.1  
Mary Beth Schubert, Communications and Public Affairs Director briefed this  
item. Paul Cassidy and Dan Dwight, Stinson representatives, were present via  
interactive technology and provided a state legislative update. This item was on  
the agenda for informational purposes only.  
Information only; no action requested.  
Update On Effects Of Heightened Federal Law Enforcement On County  
Operations  
6.2  
County Manager Heidi Welsch gave a brief overview. The Committee held  
discussion and gave direction to prepare a draft letter for Board review and  
potential approval at a Special County Board meeting on January 27, 2026.  
Information only; no action requested.  
7.  
County Manager/Deputy/Director's Report  
County Manager Heidi Welsch gave the committee an update on the current Boardroom  
update. Upon hearing the update, the committee directed staff to not order additional tables,  
chairs, microphones for the Boardroom. The committee chose to stay in conference room 3A  
for future committee meetings, rather than move those meetings to the Boardroom.  
8.  
Future Agenda Items  
There were no suggested topics for future meetings.  
9.  
Adjournment  
Adjournment  
Motion: Mike Slavik  
9.1  
Second: Mary Hamann-Roland  
On a motion by Commissioner Slavik, seconded by Commissioner  
Hamann-Roland, the meeting was adjourned at 12:38 p.m.  
Ayes: 7  
Respectfully submitted,  
Jeni Reynolds  
Sr. Administrative Coordinator to the Board