Dakota County

Board of Commissioners

Minutes

Tuesday, July 8, 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: 25-319

4.1

Approval of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Ayes: 7

Second: William Droste

CONSENT AGENDA

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

Consent agenda was approved as follows:

County Administration - Approval of Minutes

Resolution No: 25-320

5.1

Approval of Minutes of Meeting Held on June 24, 2025

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Ayes: 7

Second: Liz Workman

Items Recommended by Board Committee*

Resolution No: 25-321

6.1

Authorization To Execute Third Contract Amendment With The Boldt Company

For Construction Manager/General Contractor Services For Phase II Of Byllesby

Dam Water-To-Wire Development Project And Amend Total Project Budget

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 15-532 (October 20, 2015), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners authorized staff to execute a contract for preliminary

design tasks on a turbine upgrade project to replace the existing century-old

equipment in the dam; and

WHEREAS, to complete this project, County staff developed a team including

an engineering consultant to provide project design, a turbine manufacturer to

provide turbine and generation equipment in a complete package (e.g.,

water-to-wire equipment), and a general contractor for installation of the

equipment and modification to the powerhouse structure; and

WHEREAS, due to the complexities in the design, construction, and installation

of the water-to-wire facilities, including new turbines and generators to maximize

the electric power output of the dam in the future, staff concluded that the

standard low bid methodology of awarding the construction contract was not

appropriate and was unlikely to provide the best value to the County; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 18-538 (October 23, 2018), in accordance with

the authority granted in Minn. Stat. 130G.535, the County Board approved

utilizing a special type of contractor relationship that provides both construction

management and general contractor services on the project and allows staff to

develop and solicit a request for qualification for services; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 19-773 (October 29, 2019), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners authorized the execution of a contract with The Boldt

Company to perform Construction Manager/General Contractor Services related

to the redevelopment of the site for the project; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 21-368 (July 20, 2021), the County Board

authorized the execution of a contract with The Boldt Company to perform

Construction Manager/General Contractor Services for Phase II of the

development project; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 22-286 (July 19, 2022), the County Board

authorized the first amendment to the contract, bringing the total contract value

to a not-to-exceed amount of $22,652,875.42; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-247 (May 21, 2024), the County Board

authorized the second amendment to the contract, bringing the total contract

value to a not-to-exceed amount of $26,335,502.01; and

WHEREAS, the current amendment in the amount of $1,300,000 is necessary

to cover costs associated with dam safety, electrical and mechanical supporting

components, and high voltage interconnection work associated with selling

power on the open market to increase dam revenues and reduce the project

payback period; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends execution of a third contract amendment with

The Boldt Company, bringing the total contract amount to $27,635,502.01 and

including an amendment of the overall project budget in the amount of

$2,414,929, bringing the total project budget to $50,546,365.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute

a third contract amendment with The Boldt Company to provide Construction

Manager/General Contractor services for Phase II of the Byllesby Dam

Water-To-Wire Redevelopment Project in the amount not to exceed

$27,635,502.01 and amend the overall project budget, totaling $2,414,929

subject to the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and

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

hereby amends the 2025 Byllesby Dam Capital Improvement Program Budget

as follows:

Revenue

Environmental Legacy Fund

$2,414,929

Total Revenue

$2,414,929

Expense

Byllesby Dam Water-to-Wire (BD0008)

Total Expense

$2,414,929

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-322

6.2

Authorization To Allocate Local Affordable Housing Aid Funds To Dakota

County Community Development Agency And Amend 2025 Non-Departmental

Budget

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) is aid to metropolitan local

governments of seven counties, including Dakota County, and 63 cities; and

WHEREAS, LAHA is funded through a dedicated sales tax in the seven-county

metropolitan area; and

WHEREAS, during the 2025 budget process, the County Board approved a

budget of $4.9 million of LAHA funding that included investments for Emergency

Rental Assistance, Apartment Services, Prevention and Navigation Services,

Housing Clinic, Family Voucher Program, and Permanent Supportive Housing

and Rapid Re-Housing Services; and

WHEREAS, based on LAHA revenues to date, staff projects annual LAHA

revenues of $9,800,000; and

WHEREAS, during the October 22, 2024, Community Services Committee

meeting, the Board gave direction to budget 50 percent of LAHA in the Dakota

County Social Services budget and hold 50 percent for future discussion of

Community Development Agency (CDA) allocation; and

WHEREAS, Board authorization is needed to budget and distribute LAHA funds

to the CDA in 2025 for qualifying projects, consistent with the County’s Housing

Business Plan; and

WHEREAS, the CDA’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 budget will include

the appropriated LAHA funds for eligible activities and projects; and

WHEREAS, staff will also briefly discuss options for the 2026 allocation process.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to accept Local

Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) funding; and

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

hereby amends the 2025 Non-Departmental Budget as follows:

Expense

Community Development Agency Allocation $4,900,000

Total Expense

$4,900,000

Revenue

LAHA Funding

Total Revenue

$4,900,000

Ayes: 7

Central Operations

Resolution No: 25-323

7.1

Authorization To Amend Contract With EarthSoft, Inc., For Data Migration

Services And Annual Licensing Agreement

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, the Environmental Resources Department has purchased software

from EarthSoft, Inc., to better manage the well water and chemistry data

collected over the years from wells located within Dakota County; and

WHEREAS, staff proposes to amend the contract for Professional Services and

increase the contract maximum by $60,120 for purposes of additional historical

data migration; and

WHEREAS, staff proposes to amend the contract to cover annual license and

maintenance costs for the term beginning on December 1, 2025 and ending on

November 30, 2027 for an additional contract maximum increase of $22,156;

and

WHEREAS, funding for the data migration services project is available in the

Physical Development Division Budget Incentive Program ($60,120), and cost

for the 2025 annual subscription and maintenance agreement renewal ($22,156)

is available in the Physical Development Division Operating Budget.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to amend the

contract with EarthSoft, Inc,. for a total amount of $82,276 for data migration

services, and subscription and maintenance of the environmental data

management software, 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 Deputy County Manager to execute amendments with

Earthsoft, Inc., not to exceed a total contract amount of $133,457, for annual

licensing and maintenance of the environmental data management software and

accompanying modules through November 30, 2028, subject to approval by the

County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-324

7.2

Authorization To Execute Contract With Lodestar Solutions For IBM Cognos

Reporting Software Licensing

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, the County’s current contract for Cognos licensing ends on July 31,

2025; and

WHEREAS, licensing costs for the County’s Enterprise Resource Planning

System, Dakota Connect, continue to increase; and

WHEREAS, County licensing for Dakota Connect can be reduced where

business staff can get financial data through Cognos reports verses through

Dakota Connect.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute a

contract with Lodestar Solutions for IBM Cognos Reporting Software licensing

from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2028, in the amount of $109,905 subject

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

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-325

7.3

Authorization To Adopt Amendments To Dakota County 2025 Fee Schedule

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, Social Services recommends that the County Board adopt

amendments to the fee schedules for 2025 to include Family Child Care

licensing fees; and

WHEREAS, the County Board adopted the 2025 Fee Schedule by Resolution

No. 24-503 (October 29, 2024); and

WHEREAS, the authority to collect licensing fees for Family Child Care licenses

is delegated to the counties under Minnesota Statutes, section 142B.12; and

WHEREAS, in 2023, the legislature appropriated funding to cover licensing fees

for family child care providers for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 and this period will

come to an end on June 30, 2025; and

WHEREAS, previous communication from the Minnesota Department of Human

Services (DHS) stated that from July 1, 2025, licensing fees would be collected

by DHS through a centralized child care provider hub; and

WHEREAS, due to changes in the timeline for the rollout of the hub, DHS has

recently informed counties that they will need to resume collecting fees for new

applicants starting July 1, 2025; and

WHEREAS, later this year, counties will also need to collect licensing fees for

providers to renew their licenses on January 1, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Social Services recommends that the fee schedule be modified to

add the following: Family Child Care Licensing, New Inspection (for one-year

license): $50; Inspection Renewal (for two-year license): $100.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes a modification to the fee schedule to add the

following:

Family Child Care Licensing:

· New Inspection (for one-year license) fee is $50

· Inspection Renewal (for two-year license) fee is $100

; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the proposed fee schedules will be

implemented effective July 1, 2025.

Ayes: 7

County Board/County Administration

Resolution No: 25-326

8.1

Authorization To Accept 2024 State Bond Funding, Ratify Grant Agreement

Execution, And Amend 2025 Capital Improvement Project Budget

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Legislature held its 2024 session from February 12

to May 20, 2024; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopted a legislative

platform which included positions of support for the use of state funding for

priority capital projects for the 2024 State Legislative Session; and

WHEREAS, during the 2024 legislative session, the Minnesota Legislature

authorized $500,000 in state funding for the Energy Improvement Initiatives

project; and

WHEREAS, the project was underway during the 2024 session and was

substantially complete in March 2025; and

WHEREAS, the work included solar arrays at four locations, LED lighting in

approximately half of the County facilities that were previously fluorescent, and

HVAC retro commissioning at the Northern and Western Service Centers; and

WHEREAS, the contract for the work guarantees annual energy savings of

$304,941 in the first year, which escalates over time as utility rates increase.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Facilities Management Director to ratify

the grant agreement with the Commissioner of Commerce and to accept

$500,000 in 2024 state funding for costs associated with the 2025 Capital

Improvement Program budget; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Facilities Capital Improvement

Program is hereby amended as follows:

Revenue

County Funding (Energy Improvements Initiative Project) ($500,000)

State Bonding - Energy Improvements Initiative Project

$500,000

Total Revenue

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-327

8.2

Authorization To Amend Location Of Budget Workshop

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

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

amends the meeting location of the July 23, 2025 budget workshop to the

Empire Maintenance Facility, conference room W137, 2800 160th Street West,

Rosemount, MN 55068; scheduled from 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-328

8.3

Acceptance Of Resignation From Member Of Planning Commission

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

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

accepts the resignation received by John Wallace, District 5 representative on

Planning Commission, and authorizes staff to begin the process to fill the

vacancy.

Ayes: 7

Community Services

Resolution No: 25-329

9.1

Authorization To Submit Transportation Coordination Grant Proposal To

Minnesota Department Of Transportation To Improve Access To Transportation

Services And Public Transportation Alternatives To Seniors And Persons With

Disabilities, And If Awarded, Accept Grant Funds And Execute Grant

Agreement, And Provide Local Share

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, since 2018, Dakota County has received Federal Transit

Administration (FTA) Section 5310 Elderly and Disabled Assistance (Section

5310) grant funds from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to

utilize mobility management strategies to increase coordination efforts and

improve mobility access to older adults and persons with disabilities in Dakota

County; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 23-305 (July 18, 2023), the Dakota County Board

of Commissioners authorized the County Manager to execute the grant with

MnDOT to continue grant funding through December 31, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is currently administering Transit Coordination

Assistance Project (TCAP) work through GoDakota; and

WHEREAS, continued grant funding through MnDOT with the local match will

allow for the continued commitment of the TCAP work in Dakota County through

GoDakota activities, programs and projects; and

WHEREAS, MnDOT is issuing a request for proposals, that requires

respondents receive Board approval prior to submission; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County intends to submit a proposal and therefore is

requesting authorization to submit a 2026-2027 MnDOT FTA Section 5310

TCAP grant proposal for funding in an amount up to $638,747 in grant funds

plus a $159,686 (20 percent) County match for a total project cost of $798,433

for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027; and

WHEREAS, if awarded, Dakota County will accept grant funds and execute a

grant agreement with MnDOT.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to submit a

grant proposal to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for a

Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Transit Coordinator Assistance

Program grant to improve access to transportation services and public

transportation alternatives for seniors, persons with disabilities, low income, and

individuals who are system involved and transportation dependent; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That if awarded, the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners authorizes the Community Services Director to execute the

MnDOT grant agreement and accept the grant funds in the amount awarded for

the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027, subject to approval

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That unless the grant program requirements

change, the Community Services Director is hereby authorized to amend the

grant to extend the grant term up to two years after initial expiration date, accept

additional grant funds, and continue grant-funded full-time equivalents,

consistent with County contracting policies, and inclusion of grant funds in future

yearly Recommended and Approved Budgets, subject to approval by the County

Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-330

9.2

Authorization To Accept Minnesota Department Of Health Cannabis And

Substance Use Prevention Grant Funds And Execute Grant Amendment

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 375A.04, the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners is, and performs the duties and exercises the powers of, a

community health board under Minn. Stat. ch. 145A, including the responsibility

to prevent disease and to promote and protect the public health of Dakota

County residents; and

WHEREAS, during the 2023 legislative session, local and tribal public health

agencies in Minnesota were allocated ongoing funding focused on cannabis

prevention beginning in state fiscal year (SFY) 2025 (Chapter 121 - MN Laws;

Article 1); and

WHEREAS, when the cannabis conference report passed, it contained

language changing how local and tribal cannabis funding could be spent

(Chapter 121 - MN Laws; Article 3); and

WHEREAS, eligible uses of the funds include prevention of use of other

substances, including cannabis; and

WHEREAS, in October 2024, Public Health was notified by the Minnesota

Department of Health (MDH) of a Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention

(CSUP) grant allocation; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-038 (January 21, 2025), the County Board

authorized acceptance of grant funds and execution of a grant agreement in the

amount of $283,568 for the period of November 1, 2024 through October 31,

2025; and

WHEREAS, these grant funds were awarded to all Community Health Boards

throughout the state to create prevention, education, and recovery programs

focusing on substance misuse prevention and treatment options, with the main

focus on primary prevention of substance use/misuse; and

WHEREAS, Public Health utilized these grant funds to support the salary and

benefits of a 1.0 grant-funded full-time equivalent Substance Use Prevention

Specialist; and

WHEREAS, in addition, these grant funds supported 0.5 of the 1.0 full-time

equivalent Public Health Supervisor for Substance Use Prevention that was

approved through the 2025 budget process; and

WHEREAS, these positions create infrastructure to support a substance use

prevention program that can respond to the growing needs in the community;

and

WHEREAS, in June 2025, Public Health was notified by MDH that they would be

releasing the CSUP grant allocations for the period of November 1, 2025

through October 31, 2026, in an amount less than year 1, but unspecified at this

time; and

WHEREAS, in order for the county to receive these funds, the county must

respond with a Letter of Intent for year 2 funding by July 15, 2025.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to accept

the grant funds and execute the Cannabis and Substance Use Prevention grant

amendment with the Minnesota Department of Health for the period of

November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026, for a total grant amount not to

exceed $283,568, 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 Community Services Director to continue the 1.0

grant-funded, full-time equivalent position; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That unless the grant program requirements

change, the Community Services Director is hereby authorized to amend the

grant to extend the grant term up to two years after the amended date, accept

additional grant funds, and continue grant-funded full-time equivalents,

consistent with County contracting policies, and inclusion of grant funds in future

yearly Recommended and Approved Budgets, subject to approval by the County

Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

10.

Physical Development

Resolution No: 25-331

10.1

Authorization To Award And Execute Contract With UrbanWorks Architecture

LLC For Architectural And Engineering Services Required For Administration

Center And Northern Service Center Kitchenettes And Break Spaces Project

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, the 2025 Building Capital Improvement Program Adopted Budget

authorized the Administration Center (ADC) and Northern Service Center (NSC)

Kitchenettes and Break Spaces project; and

WHEREAS, staff issued a request for proposals for architectural and

engineering services on May 8, 2025; and

WHEREAS, staff received six architectural and engineering services proposals,

and staff interviewed three design teams for this project; and

WHEREAS, staff unanimously recommends UrbanWorks Architecture LLC as

the firm to provide architectural and engineering services required for the ADC

and NSC Kitchenettes and Break Spaces project; and

WHEREAS, UrbanWorks Architecture LLC has submitted a total fee proposal

for $139,500 for architectural and engineering services including reimbursables.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Facilities Management Director to

execute a contract with UrbanWorks Architecture LLC for the Administration

Center and Northern Service Center Kitchenettes and Break Spaces project for

a combined fixed fee of $138,500 and a reimbursable cap of $1,000, subject to

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

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-332

10.2

Authorization To Accept Grant Funds From Mississippi National River And

Recreation Area For Current Mississippi River Greenway Projects And Amend

2025 Capital Improvement Program Budgets

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, in 2022, Dakota County requested $668,000 to the Mississippi

National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) for consideration to include in

their Five-Year Alternative Transportation System Plan; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is within the MNRRA and can request up to 20

percent of project costs that are eligible for Federal Lands Transportation

Program (FLTP) Alternative Transportation Program (ATP) funding; and

WHEREAS, the funding received will be used to fund wayfinding, interpretation,

and trail safety improvements along the Mississippi River Greenway.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to accept

funding from the Federal Lands Transportation Program Alternative

Transportation Program and execute grant agreements as to form by the Dakota

County Attorney’s Office.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Parks Capital Improvement

Program is hereby amended as follows:

Expense

MRGW - Wayfinding, Landscape (2000232)

$168,000

Total Expense

$168,000

Revenue

FLTP (DOI) - MRGW - Wayfinding project (2000232) $168,000

Total Revenue $168,000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Transportation Capital

Improvement Program is hereby amended as follows:

Expense

CP 56-14

$500,000

Total Expense

$500,000

Revenue

FLTP (DOI) - CP 56-14

Total Revenue

$500,000

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-333

10.3

Authorization To Amend Agricultural Easement On Gerald E. Taylor Revocable

Living Trust And Mary E. Taylor Revocable Living Trust Property In Sciota

Township

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, the Gerald E. Taylor Revocable Living Trust and Mary E. Taylor

Revocable Living Trust (Taylor Trust) own 78.94 acres (Parcel Identification

Number 35-02200-04-011) in Sciota Township; and

WHEREAS, in 2009, the trustees of the Taylor Trust submitted an agricultural

easement (Easement) application to Dakota County’s 2010 Farmland and

Natural Area Program; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 10-130 (February 23, 2010), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners (County Board) authorized staff to submit a funding

application, including the Taylor Trust property, to the 2010 federal Farm and

Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP); and

WHEREAS, the FRPP subsequently approved matching funds for the six

agricultural easements, including the Easement on the Taylor Trust property;

and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 11-319 (June 28, 2011), the County Board

approved the acquisition of a 53.4-acre Easement on the Taylor Trust property;

and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 11-319 (June 28, 2011), the County Board

approved the acquisition of the six agricultural easements, including a 54.3-acre

Easement on the Taylor Trust property; and

WHEREAS, the Easement on the Taylor Trust property was acquired on

December 1, 2011, and recorded as Document No. 2837130 on December 16,

2011; and

WHEREAS, in April 2025, the Taylor Trust contacted County staff to request

minor changes to the Easement boundary in preparation for a proposed future

parcel subdivision; and

WHEREAS, the requested boundary change would add a portion of a spring-fed

creek and approximately 0.4 acres of cultivated land to the Easement area while

subtracting an equivalent amount of former pasture; and

WHEREAS, the proposed boundary change would be located three feet outside

of the existing fence line along the eastern portion of the Easement exception

area to create a more easily distinguishable boundary and result in no net

change to the Easement acres; and

WHEREAS, the revised legal description of the Easement is as A permanent

agricultural conservation easement over and across the following described

property:

The East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 22, Township 112

North, Range 19 West, Dakota County, Minnesota, EXCEPT the east

157.00 feet of the north 281.00 feet of said East Half of the Northeast

Quarter and also EXCEPTING that part of said East Half of the Northeast

Quarter described as follows:

Commencing at the northeast corner said East Half of the Northeast

Quarter of Section 22, thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 44 seconds

West, assumed bearing, along the north line of said East Half of the

Northeast Quarter a distance of 1325.50 feet to the northwest corner of

said East Half of the Northeast Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 01

minutes 37 seconds West along the west line of said East Half of the

Northeast Quarter a distance of 509.66 to the point of beginning of the

parcel to be described; thence continuing South 00 degrees 01 minutes

37 seconds West along said west line of the East Half of the Northeast

Quarter a distance of 949.13 feet; thence North 89 degrees 26 minutes

44 seconds East a distance of 791.36 feet; thence North 00 degrees 40

minutes 20 seconds East a distance of 895.94 feet; thence North 50

degrees 31 minutes 40 seconds West a distance of 303.76 feet; thence

North 69 degrees 53 minutes 08 seconds West a distance of 80.60 feet;

thence North 01 degrees 33 minutes 32 seconds West a distance of

313.55 feet to the traveled centerline of Sciota Trail (said centerline is

described below); thence southwesterly a distance of 692.44 feet along

said centerline to the point of beginning.

And also EXCEPTING from the permanent agricultural conservation

easement the following described parcels:

The east 55.00 feet of said East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section

22 for public road purposes.

AND

That part of said East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 22 lying

within 33.00 feet northerly and 50.00 feet southerly of the traveled

centerline of Sciota Trail for public road purposes, said centerline of

Sciota Trail is described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of

said East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 22, thence South 89

degrees 26 minutes 44 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the north

line of said East Half of the Northeast Quarter a distance of 339.23 feet;

thence South 88 degrees 26 minutes 20 seconds West a distance of

401.27 feet; thence southwesterly a distance of 269.23 feet along a

tangential curve concave to the southeast having a radius of 325.00 feet

and a central angle of 47 degrees 27 minutes 51 seconds; thence South

40 degrees 58 minutes 28 seconds West tangent to said curve a distance

of 431.19 feet; thence southwesterly a distance of 292.99 feet along a

tangential curve concave to the northwest having a radius of 1400.00 feet

and a central angle of 11 degrees 59 minutes 26 seconds and said

centerline there terminating

; and

WHEREAS, Section 4.4 of the Easement allows easement boundary

adjustments with written approval by the County.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes an amendment to the boundary of the

permanent agricultural conservation easement on the Gerald E. Taylor

Revocable Living Trust and Mary E. Taylor Revocable Living Trust property,

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

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-334

10.4

Authorization To Execute Agreement With Xcel Energy Inc. For Relocation Of

Transmission Pole Utilities Along Harry Avenue In Lake Byllesby Park Reserve,

County Project 2000458

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient parks and greenways system, Dakota

County is proceeding with the Harry Avenue and Mills Town State Trail

Realignment Project (2000458); and

WHEREAS, County Project 2000458 will entail the realignment of about 240

feet of the Mills Town State Trail, about 220 feet of Harry Avenue, and the

paving of a concrete pad for interpretation in Lake Byllesby Park Reserve; and

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

WHEREAS, Xcel Energy Inc. owns a transmission pole adjacent to the road and

trail; and

WHEREAS, County Project 2000458’s alignment was selected to improve safety

for park and trail visitors in Lake Byllesby Park Reserve and the Mills Town State

Trail; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County and Xcel Energy Inc. have reviewed the proposed

alignments to assess the County Project’s impact on Xcel Energy Inc.’s facilities;

and

WHEREAS, Xcel Energy Inc. has completed its review and requires a new stub

pole, span guys, and new and relocated down guywires; and

WHEREAS, Xcel Energy Inc. estimates the cost to complete their proposed

work is $139,688, with the County to pay 100 percent of the costs; and

WHEREAS, to proceed with Xcel Energy Inc.’s proposed work, Dakota County

must enter a relocation agreement with Xcel Energy Inc. and pay a down

payment of $28,863; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends execution of a relocation agreement with Xcel

Energy Inc. for the estimated County cost amount of $139,688.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Parks Director to execute a relocation

agreement with Xcel Energy Inc. for the necessary work on Xcel Energy Inc.’s

facilities for County Project 2000458 in the amount of the actual costs currently

estimated at $139,688, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to

form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-335

10.5

Authorization To Award Bid And Execute Contract With Eureka Construction,

Inc. To Provide General Contractor Services For Spring Lake Park Reserve

Fischer Avenue Trailhead Project

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, the 2024-2028 Park Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted

Budget includes a project to design and construct a trailhead along Fischer

Avenue within Spring Lake Park Reserve; and

WHEREAS, since April 2024, staff have worked with a design team led by Miller

Dunwiddie Architecture, Inc. to progress the design and related review process;

and

WHEREAS, on August 27, 2024, the County Board approved the schematic

design as presented by County staff; and

WHEREAS, Miller Dunwiddie has prepared the construction documents, posted

on March 4, 2025, and advertised in the Hastings Journal on March 13, 2025;

and

WHEREAS, one valid bid was received on April 8, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Eureka Construction, Inc. submitted a bid of $4,235,959.55.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Facilities Management Director to

execute a contract with Eureka Construction, Inc., in an amount not to exceed

$4,235,959.55 for the Spring Lake Park Reserve Fischer Avenue Trailhead

project, subject to approval by the MnDOT State Aid office, and County

Attorney’s office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-336

10.6

Authorization And Approval To Award Construction Contracts To Accomplish

2025 Parks Greenway Preservation And Parks Asset Preservation Capital

Improvement Projects

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

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, 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, awards to bidders that are not the low bid would be brought to the

County Board for approval; 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, project updates would continue to be presented 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.

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

Commissioners delegates authority to the County Manager or designee to award

construction contracts to the lowest responsible bidder, consistent with County

Policies, provided sufficient funds are available for the following projects:

Parks:

· 2000230 - Greenway Preservation

· 1006040 - Parks Asset Preservation

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-337

10.7

Authorization To Execute Professional Design Service Contract With SRF For

Mississippi River Landing Use Area and Access Project In Spring Lake Park

Reserve

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, the 2024 Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted

Budget includes a project to design and construct the Mississippi River Landing

Use Area and Access project in Spring Lake Park Reserve; and

WHEREAS, the scope of the work includes professional design services for

design through construction administration; and

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

the internet on May 22, 2025; and

WHEREAS, three proposals were received on June 12, 2025; and

WHEREAS, following the proposal evaluations, staff invited all three firms to

interview for this project on June 24, 2025; and

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

recommend SRF as the consultant firm to provide the specified professional

design services for this project; and

WHEREAS, SRF has submitted a total fee proposal of $315,221.50 for

professional design services.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Facilities Director to execute a contract

with SRF to perform professional services for Mississippi River Landing Area

and Access Project in Spring Lake Park Reserve in an amount not to exceed

$315,221.50, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-338

10.8

Authorization To Execute Contract Amendment With S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc.

For Construction Services For Minnesota River Greenway Fort Snelling

Segment In Burnsville And Eagan

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

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

Minnesota River in Eagan and Burnsville, 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. 23-423 (September 26, 2023), the Dakota

County Board of Commissioners authorized execution of a contract with S.M.

Hentges & Sons, Inc. for construction service for the trail portion of the Fort

Snelling segment of the Minnesota River Greenway in an amount not to exceed

$8,866,975.35; 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, resulting in damage to construction

materials; and

WHEREAS, these incidents resulted in a delay of one year and increased costs

for mobilization, restoration, cultural site protection, wage inflation, and

additional materials required to address the stoppage, reauthorize the project,

and continue with construction in 2025; and

WHEREAS, these additional costs have prompted a total of 12 change orders to

the contract with S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. to facilitate required actions and

allow for construction to continue.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes its Parks Director to amend a contract with

S.M. Hentges & Sons, Inc. to an amount not to exceed $11,876,677.61.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-339

10.9

Authorization To Execute Cooperative Construction Agreement With Minnesota

Department Of Transportation For County State Aid Highway 42 (145th Street)

At Trunk Highway 52 Interchange Improvements In Rosemount, County Project

42-174

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

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

County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 42-174; and

WHEREAS, CP 42-174 includes signalization of the TH 52 and CSAH 42 ramps,

turn lane additions, and geometric modifications; and

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

WHEREAS, execution of Cooperative Construction Agreement No. 1060247 will

define right of way use, contract award, and construction, and signal

maintenance responsibilities for CP 42-174.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute

Agreement No. 1060247 with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to

define right of way use, contract award, construction, maintenance

responsibilities for the County State Aid Highway 42 traffic signals at the Trunk

Highway 52 ramps, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to

form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-340

10.10

Approval Of Final Plats Recommended By Plat Commission

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

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:

ASPEN FIELDS

Ayes: 7

Rosemount

11.

Public Services and Revenue

Resolution No: 25-341

11.1

Approval Of Application For Off-Site Gambling For Lakeville Lions Club

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, off-site gambling permits are issued by the Minnesota Gambling

Control Board; and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Gambling Control Board requires County approval of

an application when the gambling premises are located in a township; and

WHEREAS, an application to conduct off-site gambling at Dakota County

Fairgrounds in Castle Rock Township from August 4-10, 2025 has been

submitted by the Lakeville Lions; and

WHEREAS, Castle Rock Township approved the application on June 10, 2025;

and

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

body having jurisdiction over the proposed gambling activity.

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

Commissioners hereby approves the application from Lakeville Lions to conduct

off-site gambling activities at the Dakota County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock

Township from August 4-10, 2025.

Ayes: 7

REGULAR AGENDA

12.

Community Services

Resolution No: 25-342

12.1

Proclamation Of Pretrial, Probation, And Parole Supervision Week In Dakota

County July 20-26, 2025

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

Community Corrections Director Suwana Kirkland briefed this item and

responded to questions. Suwana recognized the staff that works in these roles

and expressed appreciation and gratitude for the hard work they do.

WHEREAS, every year on the third full calendar week of July, Pretrial,

Probation, and Parole Supervision Week is celebrated to recognize the hard

work of people involved in community corrections; and

WHEREAS, Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week honors all

community corrections workers across the country who spend their days working

to improve outcomes both for the individual they are supervising and for the

public safety of our communities; and

WHEREAS, probation officers are an essential part of the criminal justice

system, upholding the law with dignity, while recognizing the right of the public to

be safeguarded from criminal activity; and

WHEREAS, probation officers are responsible for supervising adults and

juveniles in the community; and

WHEREAS, they are trained professionals who provide services and referrals to

clients, by working in partnership with community agencies and groups and

promoting prevention, intervention, and advocacy on behalf of the clients they

supervise; and

WHEREAS, probation officers support victims, promote restorative justice, and

help individuals make meaningful changes; and

WHEREAS, probation officers serve as a driving force for safer and stronger

communities in Dakota County.

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

Commissioners hereby proclaims July 20-26, 2025, as National Pretrial,

Probation, and Parole Supervision Week in Dakota County, honoring and

recognizing probation officers for their service and dedication to caring for and

improving the wellbeing of Dakota County residents.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-343

12.2

Authorization To Apply For Minnesota Department Of Health Statewide Health

Improvement Partnership Grant, Accept Funds and Execute Grant Agreement

Motion: Laurie Halverson

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

Interim Public Health Director Gina Pistulka and Deputy Public Health Director

Erin Carder briefed this item and responded to questions.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 375A.04, the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners is, and performs the duties and exercises the powers of, a

community health board under Minn. Stat. Ch. 145A, including the responsibility

to prevent disease and to promote and protect the public health of Dakota

County residents; and

WHEREAS, in 2008, the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) was

signed into law as an integral public health component of the Minnesota Health

Reform Initiative; and

WHEREAS, the statewide focus was to implement policy, systems, and

environmental changes aimed at reducing obesity and tobacco use to reduce

the statewide burden of chronic disease and decrease health care costs; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County has received funding through this grant since 2009;

and

WHEREAS, applications for the next five-year grant are due to the Minnesota

Department of Health (MDH) by August 15, 2025; and

WHEREAS, on June 2, 2025, the County received an estimated award letter

from MDH for an estimated annual award of $778,431 for the period of

November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2030; and

WHEREAS, MDH stated that “While SHIP grants are on a five-year basis, only

the first year of funding has been determined at this time; funding is also

contingent on legislative approval each biennium and the MDH reserves the

right to change funding amounts based on the total appropriated to SHIP each

biennium”; and

WHEREAS, MDH requires grantees to work on strategies in the areas of

schools, workplaces, food access, active living, commercial tobacco reduction

and health care; and

WHEREAS, proposed strategies will be developed upon execution of a contract

and will be tailored based on the Dakota County Public Health (DCPH)

Community Health Assessment and the DCPH Community Health Improvement

Plan.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to submit a

grant application to the Minnesota Department of Health for Statewide Health

Improvement Partnership Grant funds for the period of November 1, 2025

through October 31, 2030; and

BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, That if awarded, the Dakota County Board of

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to accept

the grant funds and execute the grant agreement for the period of November 1,

2025 to October 31, 2030, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office

as to form; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That unless the grant program requirements

change, the Community Services Director is hereby authorized to amend the

grant to extend the grant term up to two years after initial expiration date, accept

additional grant funds, and continue grant-funded full-time equivalents,

consistent with County contracting policies, and inclusion of grant funds in future

yearly Recommended and Approved Budgets, 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

Deputy County Manager David McKnight highlighted the Governor's 2024 Gold Achievement

Award for excellence in workplace safety by the Minnesota Safety Council. This award reflects

the County's commitment to staff safety and effective claims management. Risk and

Homeland Security Manager Jenny Groskopf was present and thanked her staff as well as

partners across all divisions and departments in the County.

15.

Information

15.1

See Attachment for future Board meetings and other activities.

16.

Adjournment