Dakota County  
General Government and Policy  
Committee of the Whole  
Minutes  
Tuesday, June 10, 2025  
12:30 PM  
Conference Room 3A, Administration  
Center, Hastings  
1.  
Call to Order and Roll Call  
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Workman at 12:30 p.m.  
Commissioner Mike Slavik  
Commissioner Joe Atkins  
Present  
Commissioner Laurie Halverson  
Commissioner William Droste  
Commissioner Liz Workman  
Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg  
Commissioner Mary Hamann-Roland  
Absent  
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)  
3.1  
A motion by Commissioner Droste, seconded by Commissioner Atkins, the  
agenda was unanimously approved.  
REGULAR AGENDA  
4.  
County Board/County Administration  
Legislative Update  
4.1  
A Federal update from Downs Government Affairs was presented. Two Federal  
funding requests have been recommended for consideration to the U.S. Senate  
and House appropriation committees.  
The committee also received a State legislative update from Dan Dwight and  
Paul Cassidy of Stinson, LLP. Dwight and Cassidy provided a general overview  
of the outcome of the first special session, including passage of State budget  
bills and a capital investment bill. The committee had a brief discussion about  
the importance of preparing for issues that may arise during the 2026 legislative  
session, as well as the possibility of a second special session later in 2025 to  
address potential federal funding changes. This item was on the agenda for  
informational purposes only.  
Information only; no action requested.  
5.  
Adjournment  
Adjournment  
5.1  
Motion: Mike Slavik  
Second: William Droste  
On a motion by Commissioner Slavik, seconded by Commissioner Droste, the  
meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.  
Ayes: 6  
Respectfully submitted,  
Jeni Reynolds  
Sr. Administrative Coordinator to the Board