Dakota County  
Board of Commissioners  
Minutes  
Tuesday, October 7, 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.  
2.  
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.  
3.  
Audience  
Chair Slavik noted that all public comments can be sent to CountyAdmin@co.dakota.mn.us  
No comments were received for this agenda.  
4.  
Agenda  
Resolution No: 25-460  
4.1  
Approval of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)  
Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Second: William Droste  
Item 12.1 Authorization To Release Draft 2026-2030 Capital Improvement  
Program For Formal Review was previously tabled at the September 23, 2025  
County Board meeting. Chair Slavik requested a motion to 'Take from the table'  
to consider this item on today's agenda.  
On a motion by Commissioner Halverson, seconded by Commissioner  
Hamann-Roland, this item was unanimously approved for today's agenda.  
Ayes: 7  
5.  
Presentation  
5.1  
Update from the Medical Examiner's Office  
Chief Medical Examiner Andrew M. Baker and Director of Medical Examiner  
Operations Shawn Wilson gave a brief presentation. The presentation included a  
historical overview, what the medical examiner offices do, high-level review of annual  
statistics, as well as a look at the new facility that is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota.  
This presentation was on the agenda for informational purposes only.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
On a motion by Commissioner Atkins, seconded by Commissioner Hamann-Roland, the  
Consent agenda was approved as follows:  
6.  
County Administration - Approval of Minutes  
Resolution No: 25-461  
6.1  
Approval of Minutes of Meeting Held on September 23, 2025  
Motion: Joe Atkins  
Ayes: 7  
Second: Mary Hamann-Roland  
7.  
Central Operations  
Resolution No: 25-462  
7.1  
Proclaim October 2025 As Cyber Security Awareness Month  
Motion: Joe Atkins  
Second: Mary Hamann-Roland  
WHEREAS, counties recognize the vital role that the internet and information  
technology play in their county staffs’ and residents’ daily lives; and  
WHEREAS, counties understand that critical sectors are increasingly reliant on  
information systems to support financial services, energy, telecommunications,  
transportation, utilities, health care and emergency response systems; and  
WHEREAS, internet users and the nation’s information infrastructure face an  
increasing threat of malicious cyber-attack, loss of privacy from spyware and  
adware, and significant financial and personal privacy losses due to identity theft  
and fraud; and  
WHEREAS, maintaining the security of cyberspace is a shared responsibility in  
which everyone has a critical role, and awareness of computer security  
essentials will improve the security of Dakota County information infrastructure  
and economy; and  
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber  
Security Alliance have promoted an annual National Cyber Security Awareness  
Month, and all government entities and citizens are encouraged to learn about  
cyber security and put that knowledge into practice in their homes, schools,  
workplaces, and businesses.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners hereby proclaim the month of October 2025 as Cyber Security  
Awareness Month in Dakota County.  
Ayes: 7  
Resolution No: 25-463  
7.2  
Schedule A Public Hearing To Receive Comments On Dakota County 2026  
Recommended Fee Schedules  
Motion: Joe Atkins  
Second: Mary Hamann-Roland  
WHEREAS, County fees for services not otherwise established by law may be  
imposed if adopted by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners following a  
public hearing; and  
WHEREAS, Staff will present a schedule of recommended 2026 fees at the  
General Government and Policy Committee meeting on October 7, 2025.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners hereby schedules a public hearing for the purpose of receiving  
public comments regarding the proposed fee schedules on November 4, 2025,  
at 9:00 a.m., in the Boardroom, Dakota County Administration Center, 1590  
Highway 55, Hastings, Minnesota or via telephone or other electronic means;  
and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the proposed fee schedules will be  
implemented effective January 1, 2026 (some Parks fees effective late 2025);  
and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That staff is hereby directed to post notice of this  
public hearing on the official Dakota County website following adoption of this  
resolution and to not remove the notice from the website until November 4,  
2025.  
Ayes: 7  
8.  
County Board/County Administration  
Resolution No: 25-464  
8.1  
Authorization To Amend 2025 County Board/Committee Of The Whole Meeting  
Schedule  
Motion: Joe Atkins  
Second: Mary Hamann-Roland  
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby  
schedules a General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole on  
October 21, 2025, 9:30 a.m. (or following the County Board meeting),  
Conference Room 3A, Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN;  
and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners  
hereby schedules a General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole on  
November 18, 2025, 9:30 a.m. (or following the County Board meeting),  
Conference Room 3A, Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN;  
and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners  
hereby schedules a Budget Workshop on November 18, 2025, 10:00 a.m. (or  
following the General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole),  
Conference Room 3A, Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN.  
Ayes: 7  
9.  
Physical Development  
Resolution No: 25-465  
9.1  
Approval Of Final Plats Recommended By Plat Commission  
Motion: Joe Atkins  
Second: Mary Hamann-Roland  
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:  
AMELIA MEADOW 2ND ADDITION  
Ayes: 7  
Resolution No: 25-466  
Lakeville  
9.2  
Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With Cities Of Burnsville And  
Apple Valley For Traffic Signal Revisions At County State Aid Highway 11 And  
Palomino Road, County Project 11-29  
Motion: Joe Atkins  
Second: Mary Hamann-Roland  
WHEREAS, to promote a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota  
County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 11-29; and  
WHEREAS, the traffic signal is owned and operated by Dakota County; and  
WHEREAS, the existing traffic signal system is justified and continues to be the  
right measure for intersection control to access traffic volumes and operations at  
this intersection; and  
WHEREAS, the County is the lead agency for County Project (CP) 11-29 to  
revise the signal system at CSAH 11 and Palomino Road; and  
WHEREAS, CP 11-29 is a signal revision project which will revise the signal  
system to allow for flashing yellow arrow left-turn signal operation on the County  
State Aid Highway (CSAH) 11 approaches; and  
WHEREAS, Dakota County is partnering with the cities of Burnsville and Apple  
Valley; and  
WHEREAS, a Joint Powers Agreement with the cities of Burnsville and Apple  
Valley is necessary to define County and City design, construction, and cost  
participation for County Project 11-29; and  
WHEREAS, County and City engineering and construction costs for CP 11-29  
will be in accordance with the adopted Cost Chare Policy F.4 Cost Participation -  
Traffic Signal, with the County’s cost-share at 50 percent (estimated $15,00) and  
each City’s cost share at 25 percent (estimated $7,500); and  
WHEREAS, County and City maintenance, operation, and energy cost  
responsibilities will remain as identified in Traffic Signal Agreement 01-05, by  
Resolution No. 01-241 (April 9, 2001).  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute  
a Joint Powers Agreement with the cities of Burnsville and Apple Valley to  
proceed with County Project 11-29 for traffic signal system revisions at the  
intersection of County State Aid Highway 11 and Palomino Road, subject to  
approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.  
Ayes: 7  
Resolution No: 25-467  
9.3  
Authorization To Initiate Quick-Take Condemnation For Two Roundabouts On  
County State Aid Highway 86 (280th Street W), County Projects 86-043 And  
86-044  
Motion: Joe Atkins  
Second: Mary Hamann-Roland  
WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota  
County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 86-043 and CP 86-044; and  
WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for CP 86-043 and CP 86-044,  
with right of way acquisition necessary in 2025 for construction to begin in the  
spring of 2026; and  
WHEREAS, the parcels have been appraised, and first offers were prepared  
and sent on May 6, 2025, for a total appraised value of $3,400 for CP 86-043;  
and  
WHEREAS, the parcels have been appraised, and first offers were prepared  
and sent on June 11, 2025, for a total appraised value of $32,350 for CP  
86-044; 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 for  
CP 86-043 and CP 86-044; 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 from two parcels are necessary to  
proceed with CP 86-043:  
Parcel 1 - The Otte Family Trust dated March 29, 2022, 17-03200-75-011  
Permanent Drainage and Utility Easement 5,849 square feet  
A drainage and utility easement over, under, and across that part of the north  
22.00 feet of the south 55.00 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast  
Quarter of Section 32, Township 113 North, Range 18 West, lying westerly of  
the westerly right of way line of State Trunk Highway No. 56 (Randolph  
Boulevard); excepting that part of said Southeast Quarter of the Southeast  
Quarter depicted as Parcel 11 on Dakota County Road Right of Way Map No.  
400, according to the recorded map thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota.  
Parcel 2 - Farmer John L.P., 31-00400-25-017  
Temporary Easement 8,537 square feet  
A temporary easement for highway purposes over, under, and across that part  
of the Northwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 112 North, Range 18 West  
lying westerly of the westerly right of way of State Trunk Highway No. 56  
(Randolph Boulevard), southerly of Parcel 30 as shown on Dakota County Road  
Right of Way Map No. 400, according to the recorded map thereof, Dakota  
County, Minnesota, and northerly of the following described line:  
Commencing at the northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of Section 4;  
thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 33 seconds East, assumed bearing along  
the north line of said Northwest Quarter a distance of 307.53 feet; thence South  
00 degrees 02 minutes 27 seconds West a distance of 65.00 feet to the point of  
beginning of the line to be described; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 33  
seconds East a distance of 182.37 feet; thence southeasterly a distance of  
145.98 feet along a tangential curve concave to the southwest having a radius of  
456.00 feet and a central angle of 18 degrees 20 minutes 32 seconds; thence  
South 71 degrees 37 minutes 01 second East, tangent to said curve, a distance  
of 140.05 feet to the westerly right of way line of State Trunk Highway No. 56  
and said line there terminating.  
Together with a temporary easement for highway purposes over, under, and  
across that part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 112 North,  
Range 18 West lying east of the easterly right of way of State Trunk Highway  
No. 56 (Randolph Boulevard), southerly of Parcels 30 & 31 as shown on Dakota  
County Road Right of Way Map No. 400, according to the recorded map  
thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota, and northerly of the following described line:  
Commencing at the northeast corner of said Northwest Quarter of Section 4;  
thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 17 seconds West, assumed bearing along  
the north line of said Northwest Quarter a distance of 1167.87 feet; thence  
South 14 degrees 14 minutes 37 seconds East a distance of 181.53 feet to the  
southerly line of said Parcel 30 and the point of beginning of the line to be  
described; thence continuing South 14 degrees 14 minutes 37 seconds East a  
distance of 5.00 feet; thence South 75 degrees 45 minutes 23 seconds West a  
distance of 160.00 feet; thence westerly a distance of 227.44 feet along a  
tangential curve concave to the north having a radius of 581.00 feet and a  
central angle of 22 degrees 25 minutes 43 seconds; thence North 81 degrees 48  
minutes 54 seconds West, not tangent to said curve, a distance of 162.62 feet  
to the easterly right of way of State Trunk Highway No. 56 and said line there  
terminating.  
; and  
WHEREAS, the acquisition of six private property parcels identified in Dakota  
County Right of Way Map No. 520 by the County is necessary to move forward  
with the CP 86-044:  
PARCEL OWNER  
(AREA in Square Feet)  
25,320 (TE)  
2,977 (TE)  
1,059 (PE) and 8,474 (TE)  
9,733 (PE) and 6,616 (TE)  
3,764 (TE)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Castle Rock Properties  
Chippendale Ave, LLC  
Simman Inc. DBA Simman LLC  
Todd Cao  
RRTM, Inc  
Castle Rock Mitigation Resources, LLC 9,896 (PE)  
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 86-043  
and County Project 86-044 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: 25-468  
9.4  
Authorization To Execute Professional Services Contract With Bloom  
Companies, LLC For Lake Byllesby Regional Park Campground Building Design  
Motion: Joe Atkins  
Second: Mary Hamann-Roland  
WHEREAS, the 2025-2029 Building Capital Improvement Program (CIP)  
Adopted Budget includes a project to look at the replacement or renovation of  
campground buildings in Lebanon Hills and Lake Byllesby Regional Parks; and  
WHEREAS, Locus Architecture was hired to review a number of campground  
buildings, and one of the buildings recommended included a severe weather  
shelter component; and  
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals was prepared and issued to the public on  
August 13, 2025, and six proposal responses were received on September 4,  
2025; and  
WHEREAS, following the Proposal Response evaluations, staff invited two  
consultant firms to interview for this project on September 17, 2025; and  
WHEREAS, following the interviews, staff reached a unanimous decision to  
recommend Bloom Companies, LLC as the consultant firm to provide the  
specified professional design services for this project; and  
WHEREAS, Bloom Companies, LLC has submitted a total fee proposal of  
$101,238 for professional design services; and  
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available within the 2025-2029 Parks CIP  
Adopted Budget for this project design and anticipated construction costs.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners hereby authorizes the Facilities Management Director to  
execute a professional services contract with Bloom Companies, LLC, 7825  
Washington Ave S, Suite 635, Minneapolis, MN 55439 to provide architectural  
and engineering design services on the Lake Byllesby Campground Building  
Project, in an amount not to exceed $101,238, subject to approval by the County  
Attorney’s Office as to form.  
Ayes: 7  
Resolution No: 25-469  
9.5  
Authorization To Purchase Fuel From State Of Minnesota Fuel Consortium  
Program  
Motion: Joe Atkins  
Second: Mary Hamann-Roland  
WHEREAS, Dakota County has experienced significant variability in spot market  
fuel prices in the past; and  
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota is offering participants in the Fuel  
Consortium Program (Consortium) an opportunity to purchase fuel on a fixed  
price basis for a period of February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027; and  
WHEREAS, the fixed prices available under the Consortium program are  
expected to be lower than prices available through the spot market; and  
WHEREAS, purchasing fuel on a fixed price basis will ensure accurate County  
budget planning and budget stability; and  
WHEREAS, Dakota County holds a cooperative purchase agreement with the  
State of Minnesota that allows the County to purchase from vendors under  
contract with the State of Minnesota; and  
WHEREAS, the use of the Consortium will reduce Dakota County administrative  
costs associated with the competitive bidding process and avoid duplication of  
activity.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy Physical Development Director, or  
designee to purchase 70 percent (127,000 gallons) of the County’s estimated  
unleaded fuel need and 70 percent (102,000 gallons) of the County’s estimated  
diesel fuel needs for the period of February 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027,  
through the State Fuel Consortium Program, at the rates approved by the State  
of Minnesota; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners  
authorizes the Deputy Physical Development Director, or designee to purchase  
the remaining amount of fuel necessary for County operations from the State  
Spot Price Program or through local spot price vendors.  
Ayes: 7  
10.  
Public Services and Revenue  
Resolution No: 25-470  
10.1  
Authorization To Execute Software Maintenance And Support Agreement With  
West Central Indexing, LLC  
Motion: Joe Atkins  
Second: Mary Hamann-Roland  
WHEREAS, Dakota County selected West Central Indexing, LLC’s RecordEASE  
Document Recording Software for a Property Records Management System;  
and  
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 14-512 (October 21, 2014), the Dakota County  
Board of Commissioners approved the license agreement for the software and  
both parties entered into a license agreement with respect to the RecordEASE  
Document Recording Software; and  
WHEREAS, the Parties previously entered into a Software Maintenance and  
Support Agreement related to the Licensed Software on September 1, 2020;  
and  
WHEREAS, the payment terms of the existing contract have expired; and  
WHEREAS, Dakota County wishes to execute a new Software Maintenance and  
Support Agreement to set forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which West  
Central Indexing, LLC shall provide software maintenance and support relating  
to the RecordEASE Document Recording Software and establish a new annual  
fee; and  
WHEREAS, the new five-year annual fee of $68,970 is included in the restricted  
Recorder’s Equipment fund balance within the General Fund, pursuant to MN  
Stat. § 357.18 Subd. 4; and  
WHEREAS, staff recommends executing the Software Maintenance and  
Support Agreement with West Central Indexing, LLC for the maintenance and  
support of RecordEASE Document Recording Software.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners hereby authorizes the Dakota County Property Taxation and  
Records Director to execute the Software Maintenance and Support Agreement  
between Dakota County and West Central Indexing, LLC, for the RecordEASE  
Document Recording Software for the period of September 1, 2025 to August  
31, 2030.  
Ayes: 7  
REGULAR AGENDA  
11.  
Community Services  
Resolution No: 25-471  
11.1  
Proclamation Of County And Tribal Financial Worker And Case Aides  
Appreciation Day In Dakota County  
Motion: Laurie Halverson  
Second: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Employment and Economic Assistance Deputy Director Tiffinie Miller presented  
this item and responded to questions.  
WHEREAS, the day in October (as appointed by the governor), is County and  
Tribal Financial Worker and Case Aide Appreciation Day, a time set aside to  
recognize and commend the vital role these staff play in creating a healthy and  
safe community; and  
WHEREAS, County and Tribal financial workers and case aides provide  
outstanding service to the people of Dakota County through their administration  
of multiple complex public assistance programs that support economic stability  
and family well-being; and  
WHEREAS, these staff are entrusted with the prudent expenditure of millions of  
dollars annually and must meet high standards of job performance in  
determining eligibility for public assistance; and  
WHEREAS, financial workers and case aides manage ongoing backlogs,  
increasing program complexity, outdated technology, continuous policy and  
procedure changes, and high-stress customer service interactions with  
professionalism, resilience, and compassion, often under significant pressure;  
and  
WHEREAS, the duties of financial workers and case aides require broad  
knowledge, adaptability, and cultural responsiveness to serve households  
equitably and effectively; and  
WHEREAS, despite these challenges, they return each day with determination,  
compassion, and commitment to providing person-centered support to tens of  
thousands of Dakota County residents.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners does hereby proclaim the day in October, appointed by the  
governor, as Financial Worker and Case Aide Appreciation Day in Dakota  
County and calls upon all residents to join in recognizing and honoring the  
dedication, skill, and service of these vital employees.  
Ayes: 7  
12.  
Physical Development  
Resolution No: 25-472  
12.1  
Authorization To Release Draft 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program For  
Formal Review  
Motion: Joe Atkins  
Second: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Physical Development Deputy Director Erin Stwora briefed this item and  
responded to questions.  
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners recognizes the need to  
identify and plan for future capital projects; and  
WHEREAS, the County desires input from local communities in developing its  
Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and  
WHEREAS, staff has compiled the draft 2026-2030 CIP; and  
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-476 (September 24, 2024), the County Board  
scheduled budget workshops to discuss the 2024 Budget, which began on July  
8, 2025; and  
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-476 (September 24, 2024), the County Board  
also scheduled a public hearing to be held on December 2, 2025, to receive  
comments on the 2026-2030 CIP.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager to submit the draft  
2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program summary to the cities and townships  
for formal review and comment prior to the public hearing; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners  
hereby authorizes the County Manager to post the draft 2026-2030 Capital  
Improvement Program to the Dakota County website to allow review from  
interested parties as a means of receiving further input prior to the adoption of  
the Capital Improvement Program in December 2025.  
Ayes: 7  
13.  
Closed Executive Session  
Resolution No: 25-473  
13.1  
Closed Executive Session: Discussion Of Legal Strategy In Caleb Duffy v.  
Dakota County et al.  
Motion: Joe Atkins  
Second: Laurie Halverson  
The time being 10:15 a.m. and pursuant to public notice, the County Board  
recessed the County Board meeting and met in Conference Room 3A,  
Administration Center, to discuss the legal strategy of Caleb Duffy v. Dakota  
County.  
The following were present:  
Commissioner Mike Slavik, District 1  
Commissioner Joe Atkins, District 2  
Commissioner Laurie Halverson, District 3  
Commissioner William Droste, District 4  
Commissioner Liz Workman, District 5  
Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg, District 6  
Commissioner Mary Hamann-Roland, District 7  
Heidi Welsch, County Manager  
Kathy Keena, County Attorney  
Jenny Groskopf, Risk and Emergency Management Director  
Sarah Fenske, Risk Management Coordinator  
Tom Donely, First Assistant County Attorney  
Jeni Reynolds, Clerk to the Board  
Lucie O'Neill, County Attorney's Office Civil Head  
Justin Hagel, Attorney  
Jim Gabriel, Sheriff's Office Commander  
Sheriff Joe Leko  
The Closed Executive Session continued until 10:41a.m., at which time the  
Board reconvened the County Board meeting with all members present.  
WHEREAS, Caleb Duffy (Caleb), by and through his legal guardian Brian Duffy,  
Caleb claims Dakota County employees, among others, were deliberately  
indifferent to his serious medical needs and were negligent when he was an  
inmate in the Dakota County jail; and  
WHEREAS, Caleb commenced a lawsuit against Dakota County and Dakota  
County correctional deputies and officers; and  
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners (Board) seeks legal  
advice from the County Attorney with respect to litigation strategy, the public  
disclosure of which would be detrimental to the County’s defense of this matter;  
and  
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(b), the Board by  
resolution may close a meeting as permitted by the attorney-client privilege.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners hereby closes the Board meeting on October 7, 2025, and  
recesses to conference room 3A, Administration Center, Hastings, to discuss  
with the County Attorney the legal strategy in Brian Duffy, legal guardian for  
Caleb Duffy v. Dakota County et al.  
Ayes: 7  
14.  
Interagency Reports/Commissioner Updates  
Interagency reports and Commissioner updates were presented.  
15. County Manager's Report  
County Manager Heidi Welsch provided comments regarding the need for technology updates  
for the Boardroom.  
16.  
Information  
Information  
16.1  
See Attachment for future Board meetings and other activities.  
Adjournment  
Resolution No: 25-474  
17.  
17.1  
Adjournment  
Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Second: William Droste  
On a motion by Commissioner Hamann-Roland, seconded by Commissioner  
Droste, the meeting was adjourned at 10:43 a.m.  
Ayes: 7  
Mike Slavik  
Chair  
ATTEST  
Heidi Welsch  
County Manager