Dakota County

Board of Commissioners

Minutes

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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 Halverson who welcomed everyone

and opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Audience

Chair Halverson noted that all public comments can be sent to

CountyAdmin@co.dakota.mn.us

Online comments were distributed to Commissioners.

The following people came forward with comments:

Debbie Donahoe (Hastings); Tax

Jacob Borealis (Lakeville); Terrorism/Tyranny

Agenda

Resolution No: 26-068

4.1

Approval of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Ayes: 7

Second: Mike Slavik

CONSENT AGENDA

On a motion by Commissioner Workman, seconded by Commissioner Atkins, the Consent

agenda was approved as follows:

County Administration - Approval of Minutes

Resolution No: 26-069

5.1

Approval of Minutes of Meeting Held on February 3, 2026

Motion: Liz Workman

Ayes: 7

Second: Joe Atkins

Items Recommended by Board Committee*

Resolution No: 26-070

6.1

Authorization To Execute First Amendment To Joint Powers Agreement With

Scott County For Design And Construction Of Regional Household Hazardous

Waste Collection And Recycling Facility And Amend Project Budget

Motion: Liz Workman

Second: Joe Atkins

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-456 (September 23, 2025), the Dakota

County Solid Waste Master 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 and Scott Counties have partnered to build the

Dakota-Scott Regional HHW and Recycling Facility, known as the Recycling

Zone Plus, that will accept HHW and traditional and non-traditional recyclables

and therefore increase proper management of solid waste and increase

recycling in both counties and prolong the life of the two current facilities by

stabilizing growth at those sites with the addition of a second facility; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-055 (January 23, 2024), the Dakota County

Board approved the joint powers agreement (JPA) with Scott County for design

and construction of the Dakota-Scott Regional HHW and Recycling Facility,

which Dakota County and Scott County executed on February 1, 2024; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 21-419 (August 24, 2021), the Dakota County

Board authorized submittal of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA)

Solid Waste Capital Assistance Program Application for a $2 million 2020

bonding award for Phase I (property acquisition); and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-388 (August 26, 2025), the Dakota County

Board authorized submittal of the second MPCA Solid Waste Capital Assistance

Program Application for another $6 million 2025 bonding award for Phase II

(facility construction); and

WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota awarded $2 million in bond funds in 2020 for

Phase I and $6 million in 2025 for Phase II; and

WHEREAS, an amendment (first) to the JPA is needed to account for changes

to the estimated project cost, state funding actually awarded, and maximum

contributions, address contributions for initial fleet acquisition costs, and extend

the initial term of the JPA to December 31, 2036; and

WHEREAS, the first amendment to the JPA shall:

(A) Amend the initial term of the JPA to expire on December 31, 2036.

(B) Amend the estimated project total cost to $21,150,000 based on project

bids received.

(C)Amend the state bonding fund contribution to reflect the $6 million

awarded.

(D)Amend each county’s maximum contribution towards the project costs

based on the updated estimated project costs ($21,150,000) and state

funding awards (totaling $8,000,000):

(1) Dakota County’s maximum contribution towards the project costs

shall be $9,731,000 (74% of the remaining project costs after

application of the state funding), and

(2) Scott County’s maximum contribution towards the project costs

shall be $3,419,000 (26% of the remaining project costs after

application of the state funding).

(E) Add a provision addressing initial contributions of Dakota County and

Scott County towards the initial fleet acquisition cost for large equipment

estimated at $316,000, with Scott County’s contribution not exceeding

$82,160 (26% of the estimated cost).

(F) Amend Scott County’s annual contribution (26% of its share) to the

capital replacement and maintenance budget, which now also includes

fleet and facility equipment replacement costs, to $97,518.61annually.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager to execute the first

amendment to the joint powers agreement between Dakota County and Scott

County for the Dakota-Scott Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection

and Recycling Facility, amending the initial term, estimated project cost, actual

state bonding awarded, the counties’ maximum contributions, and Scott

County’s annual contribution for capital replacement (including fleet and facility

equipment) and maintenance budget and adding a provision addressing initial

fleet acquisition as set forth herein, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s

Office as to form; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2026 Facilities Capital Improvement

Program is hereby amended as follows:

Expense

Recycling Zone Plus

($3,749,136)

Total Expense

($3,749,136)

Revenue

2025 State Bonding

Env. Legacy Fund

Scott County

($2,000,000)

($3,168,136)

$1,419,000

Total Revenue

($3,749,136)

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 26-071

6.2

Authorization To Execute Operations Agreement With Scott County For

Operation Of The Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection And

Recycling Facility

Motion: Liz Workman

Second: Joe Atkins

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-456 (September 23, 2025), the Dakota

County Solid Waste Master 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 and Scott counties have partnered to build the Dakota-Scott

Regional HHW and Recycling Facility, known as the Recycling Zone Plus, that

will accept household hazardous waste and traditional and non-traditional

recyclables and therefore increase proper management of solid waste, increase

recycling in both counties, and prolong the life of the two current facilities by

stabilizing growth at those sites with the addition of a second facility; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-055 (January 23, 2024), the Dakota County

Board approved the joint powers agreement with Scott County for design and

construction of the Dakota-Scott Regional HHW and Recycling Facility, which

Dakota County executed with Scott County on February 1, 2024; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners wishes to execute an

operations agreement with Scott County to fund Scott County’s share of the

operational costs not offset by revenue from fees charged to participants for the

Dakota-Scott Regional HHW and Recycling Facility; and

WHEREAS, Scott County will pay Dakota County for each Scott County resident

to use the RZP based on the average net cost per participant, with the cost

adjusted annually.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager to execute an operations

agreement with Scott County for the operation of the Dakota-Scott Regional

Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Recycling Facility, subject to

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

Ayes: 7

Central Operations

Resolution No: 26-072

7.1

Authorization To Amend Contract With DataBank IMX, LLC For OnBase

Enterprise Licensing

Motion: Liz Workman

Second: Joe Atkins

WHEREAS, Dakota County is currently under contract with DataBank IMX, LLC

for OnBase enterprise licensing through December 31, 2028; and

WHEREAS, the current contract for OnBase enterprise licensing requires a 10%

increase in remaining licensing fees for each 10% increase in full time county

staff; and

WHEREAS, the full time Dakota County staff count as increased by more than

10% since the inception of the current contract; and

WHEREAS, the calculated funds necessary to pay for the increase in staff count

were not accounted for in the current contract; and

WHEREAS, the amount needed to cover the additional 10% for the balance of

the current contract term is $111,013.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to amend the

current contract with DataBank IMX, LLC to accommodate for the 10% increase

in staffing levels with the amount of $111,013, subject to approval by the County

Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 26-073

7.2

Authorization To Amend Contract With Sentinel Technologies Inc Corporation

For Campaign Manager Call Software

Motion: Liz Workman

Second: Joe Atkins

WHEREAS, County IT contracts with Sentinel for its CISCO/WebEx Unified

Communication and IVR/Call Center solution; and

WHEREAS, Public Health has requested to add the Campaign Manager module

to automate their required notifications to eligible residents; and

WHEREAS, the additional implementation and subscription fees for the

Campaign Manager module will add an additional $12,218.34 cost to the current

contract with Sentinel ending in March of 2029.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to amend the

current contract with Sentinel for the additional CISCO Campaign Manager

module, in the amount of $12,218.34, subject to approval by the County

Attorney’s Office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Report On Invoices Paid In January 2026

Information only; no action requested.

7.3

Physical Development

Fiscal Year 2026 Countywide Community Development Block Grant Allocation

Request

8.1

8.2

Motion: Liz Workman

Second: Joe Atkins

Information only; no action requested.

Resolution No: 26-075

Authorization To Award Bid And Execute Contract With Tech Logic Corporation

To Provide Automated Materials Handling System For Burnhaven Library

Renovation

Motion: Liz Workman

Second: Joe Atkins

WHEREAS, the 2026-2030 Facilities Capital Improvement Program Adopted

Budget includes a project to renovate the Burnhaven Library; and

WHEREAS, the project includes a new automated materials handling system;

and

WHEREAS, a Core Planning Group worked with Hammel, Green & Abrahamson

(HGA) to develop the requirements for the automated materials handling

system; and

WHEREAS, bid documents were prepared by staff with professional design

support from HGA which were released for bidding on December 15, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the bid documents included a Base Bid and one Bid Alternate; and

WHEREAS, two competitive bids were received on January 22, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Tech Logic Corporation has submitted the lowest responsive and

responsible bid; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends acceptance of the Base Bid and Bid Alternate

#1; and

WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the qualifications of the bidder and recommends

award to Tech Logic Corporation in an amount not to exceed $259,361.19; and

WHEREAS, the project budget is sufficient to support the issuance of the total

contract value.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Facilities Management Director to

execute a contract with Tech Logic Corporation, 835 Hale Avenue North,

Oakdale, MN 55128, in an amount not to exceed $259,361.19 for the automated

materials handling system for the Burnhaven Library, subject to approval by the

County Attorney’s office as to form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 26-076

8.3

Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Lakeville For

Lake Marion Greenway: Ritter Farm To Downtown Lakeville Segment

Motion: Liz Workman

Second: Joe Atkins

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 13-441 (August 27, 2013), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners adopted the Lake Marion Greenway Master Plan; and

WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville is leading the design, bidding, and project

delivery; and

WHEREAS, the project will construct and upgrade 3 miles of regional greenway,

one trailhead, and .5 miles of local trails; and

WHEREAS, the total project cost is estimated at $4,608,600; and

WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville has received $2,000,000 of external grants to

reduce overall local costs to $2,608,600; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County will reimburse the City of Lakeville based on current

greenway cost share practices; and

WHEREAS, the total estimated cost to Dakota County is $2,124,879 which

includes 10 percent contingency; and

WHEREAS, sufficient revenues are available in the Parks Capital Improvement

Program; and

WHEREAS, the Supplemental Maintenance Agreement will be revised to

include ongoing maintenance and operations for the Lake Marion Greenway

from downtown to Ritter Farm Park.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director, or their

designee, to execute a joint powers agreement with the City of Lakeville to

reimburse the City for costs associated with the Lake Marion Greenway:

Downtown to Ritter Farm segment for the period February 17, 2026, through

December 31, 2027, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to

form.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 26-077

8.4

Authorization To Execute Contract With Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc. For

McMenomy And Wolfson Woods Restoration Project

Motion: Liz Workman

Second: Joe Atkins

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 22-280 (June 21, 2022), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners approved the acquisition of natural area conservation

and greenway easements on the former McMenomy property; and

WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount (City) immediately purchased the fee title of

the former McMenomy property after the County acquired the easements; and

WHEREAS, a Natural Resource Management Plan was completed for the

McMenomy permanent natural area conservation easement (Easement) that

includes restoration management strategies, work plans, and cost estimates;

and

WHEREAS, the County and the City agree to work in partnership to conduct

restoration activities on the combined properties; and

WHEREAS, the initial total estimated project cost will not exceed $490,000 over

the next three years; and

WHEREAS, the County will contribute up to a total of $490,000 toward

restoration costs, using available Outdoor Heritage Fund grant money from the

Minnesota Law 2019 grant awarded by the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage

Council, with a funding deadline of May 12, 2028, for only the McMenomy

Easement area; and

WHEREAS, the City will provide a temporary access easement through a parcel

it owns to the west of the Easement property, over which the Minnesota

Department of Natural Resources holds a separate conservation easement,

provided the required approval for the temporary access is granted; and

WHEREAS, a joint powers agreement between the County and the City

describing roles, responsibilities, and associated costs is required; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 26-027 (January 6, 2026), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners authorized the execution of a joint powers agreement

with the City of Rosemount for the Natural Resource Restoration on McMenomy

Permanent Natural Area Conservation Easement.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Division Director to

execute a contract with Minnesota Native Landscapes, Inc. for the McMenomy

and Wolfson Woods Restoration Project; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That following expenditure of Outdoor Heritage

Fund grant money from the Minnesota Laws 2019 grant awarded by the

Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, as appropriated by the Minnesota

Legislature, County staff will request reimbursement from the Minnesota

Department of Natural Resources (grant administrator) and return the

reimbursed funds to the Parks Capital Improvement Program.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 26-078

8.5

Authorization To Submit Grant Applications To Legislative-Citizen Commission

On Minnesota Resources Program, Accept Grants If Awarded, And Execute

Grant Agreements

Motion: Liz Workman

Second: Joe Atkins

WHEREAS, the state Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF)

was established following voter approval of a 1988 constitutional amendment

“for the public purpose of protection, conservation, preservation, and

enhancement of the state’s air, water, land, fish, wildlife, and other natural

resources”; and

WHEREAS, the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources

(LCCMR) was established to make funding recommendations to the Minnesota

Legislature for special projects that help maintain and enhance Minnesota’s

environment and natural resources, primarily from the ENRTF; and

WHEREAS, the LCCMR issued a 2027 Request for Proposals, which includes

“Resiliency,” “Water,” “Education and Outdoor Recreation,” “Fish and Wildlife,”

“Energy,” “Land”, and “Small Projects” as priority funding categories; and

WHEREAS, approximately $121 million from the ENRTF is projected to be

available for LCCMR-recommended projects implemented between July 1,

2027, and June 30, 2029; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County seeks up to $3,122,523M for the following projects:

· Veterans Memorial Greenway- Native American Veterans Restoration,

Native Plantings, and Enhanced Memorial: $495,000 request with

$165,000 county grant-match=$660,000 total project cost

· System-wide ADA Improvements (per audit of both indoor and outdoor

park spaces): $562,500 request with $187,500 county

grant-match=$750,000 total project cost

· Spring Lake Park Reserve Messaging Plan Implementation: $230,518

request with $76,840 county grant-match=$307,358 total project cost

· Spring Lake Park Reserve Restoration Project (same project as 3M PFAS

Settlement request): $921,521 request with $247,673 county grant-match

and $59,500 in-kind match of plugs grown=$1,228,694 total project cost

· North Creek Greenway Natural Resource Restoration, Pollinator-Themed

Interpretation, and Greenway Access at the Minnesota Zoo: $1,001,840

request with $333,947 county grant-match=$1,335,787 total project cost

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

Commissioners supports the above-referenced projects and authorizes the

submittal of proposals for funding of these projects on behalf of Dakota County

to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources in response to

the Minnesota Legislature 2027 Environmental and Natural Resources Trust

Fund Request for Proposal; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That, if funding is awarded, the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners agrees to accept the award and may enter into an

agreement with the state of Minnesota for the above referenced projects; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Dakota County will comply with all

applicable laws, environmental requirements, and regulations and any additional

conditions stated in the grant agreement and the approved Legislative-Citizen

Commission on Minnesota Resources work plan; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Dakota County understands that grants

utilizing the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund are generally paid

out on a reimbursement basis, and the County has the financial capability to pay

for project expenses prior to seeking reimbursement; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Dakota County certifies none of the current

principals of the County have been convicted of a felony financial crime in the

last ten years. For this purpose, a principal is defined as a public official, a board

member, or staff that would have the authority to access or determine the use of

Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund funds, if awarded; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Physical Development Division Director

is hereby authorized to execute such agreements and work plans as necessary

and the Parks Director is authorized to implement the project on behalf of

Dakota County; and

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

authorizes the Physical Development Division Director to use the Parks Capital

Improvement Program Grant Match Set-Aside to provide a 25 percent match to

provide a competitive application for capital improvement projects; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Dakota County has the financial capability

to ensure adequate operation and maintenance of the projects once completed.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 26-079

8.6

Approval Of Final Plats Recommended By Plat Commission

Motion: Liz Workman

Second: Joe Atkins

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:

DAKOTA MEADOWS PRESERVE 2ND ADDITION

GRAND OAK GROVE

Farmington

West St. Paul

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 26-080

8.7

Authorization To Approve Contract Amendment With Park Construction

Company And Amend 2026 Transportation Capital Improvement Plan Budget

For County State Aid Highway 26 (Lone Oak Road) Roadway Improvements In

City Of Eagan, County Project 26-67

Motion: Liz Workman

Second: Joe Atkins

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

County (County) proceeded with County Project (CP) 26-67, the reconstruction

of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 26 from Trunk Highway (TH) 13 to CSAH

31 and a lane reduction of CSAH 26 from CSAH 31 to I-35E in the City of

Eagan; and

WHEREAS, CP 26-67 includes a trail as part of the School Area Safety

Assessment recommendations for Pilot Knob STEM School from TH 13 to

CSAH 31; and

WHEREAS, the County Board awarded CP 26-67 to Park Construction

Company by Resolution No. 25-106 (February 18, 2025), in the amount of

$7,033,172; and

WHEREAS, construction costs have increased by $498,165 or 7.1 percent due

primarily to increased retaining wall costs; and

WHEREAS, increased costs are summarized as follows:

Item

Redesigned wall

Additional watermain work

Bituminous quantity overrun

Other quantity overruns and underruns

Total

Amount

$382,200

$ 54,200

$ 70,000

$ (8,235)

$ 498,165

; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing a contract amendment with Park

Construction Company in the amount of $498,165 for a revised contract amount

of $7,531,337.20; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends a budget amendment to the 2026 adopted

Transportation Capital Improvement Program Budget to account for the

increased costs.

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

Commissioners hereby approves the Contract Amendment and authorizes the

Transportation Director to execute a contract amendment with Park Construction

Company for the construction of County Project 26-67 in an amount of

$498,165.00, resulting in a total amended contract not to exceed $7,531,337.20,

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

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the adopted 2026 Transportation Capital

Improvement Program Budget is hereby amended as follows:

Expense

County Project 26-67

$498,165

Total Expense

$498,165

Revenue

State Aid

City of Eagan

Total Revenue

$480,165

$ 18,000

$498,165

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 26-081

8.8

Authorization To Accept State Grant Funds For 2025 Transportation Economic

Development And Execute Grant Agreement For US Highway 52 Ramps And

County State Aid Highway 46 Intersection Improvements, County Project 99-013

Motion: Liz Workman

Second: Joe Atkins

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-402 (August 26, 2025), the Dakota County

Board authorized submission of an application under the 2025 Transportation

Economic Development (TED) Program for CP 99-013; and

WHEREAS, MnDOT has awarded Dakota County $3,850,000 under the TED

Program for the US Highway 52 ramps and County State Aid Highway (CSAH)

46 intersection improvements, with a total segment cost estimated at

$5,500,000; and

WHEREAS, acceptance of the TED grant requires Dakota County to provide the

non-state local match estimated at $1,650,000 (30%) for the interchange

segment within MnDOT right-of-way.

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

Commissioners hereby accepts TED Program grant funds in the amount of

$3,850,000 for CP 99-013.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes the Physical

Development Director to execute the grant agreement and any necessary

amendments, subject to approval as to form by the Dakota County Attorney’s

Office.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 26-082

8.9

Authorization To Execute Second Contract Amendment With SRF Consulting

Group, Inc., For Design Of Interchange Improvements At County State Aid

Highway 50 And Interstate 35 In Lakeville, County Project 50-33

Motion: Liz Workman

Second: Joe Atkins

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

County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 50-33; and

WHEREAS, CP 50-33 is the improvement of the interchange at the junction of

County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 50/CSAH 5 and I-35 in Lakeville; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-204 (April 23, 2024), the Dakota County

Board of Commissioners authorized the execution of a preliminary design

services contract with consultant SRF Consulting Group, Inc., (SRF) to perform

preliminary and final design engineering services for a total contract amount not

to exceed $1,466,232; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 25-308 (June 24, 2025), the County Board

authorized the first contract amendment, adding $344,030, for a total amended

contract value not to exceed $1,810,262; and

WHEREAS, the cost of current additional out-of-scope and expanded work

tasks to be performed by SRF and to ensure a logical conclusion of the contract

is $166,176, resulting in a total amended contract value of $1,976,438; and

WHEREAS, the County Engineer recommends executing the second contract

amendment with SRF for Contract Number DCA21560 for preliminary

engineering of CP 50-33; and

WHEREAS, City of Lakeville and Minnesota Department of Transportation staff

concur with this recommendation; and

WHEREAS, the 2025 Capital Improvement Program Adopted Budget accounted

for a total of $1,673,000 in reimbursement to Dakota County under the Local

Road Improvement Program for the SRF contract, resulting in a net estimated

cost of $303,438 to be funded using County and City capital budgets; and

WHEREAS, additional funding sources are in place to support final engineering

design and construction.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to amend

the not-to-exceed contract value of $1,810,262 for Contract Number DCA21560

with SRF Consulting Group, Inc., for County Project 50-33 to a total contract

amount not to exceed $1,976,438, including reimbursables.

Ayes: 7

REGULAR AGENDA

County Board/County Administration

Update On County Response To Operation Metro Surge

9.1

County Manager Heidi Welsch and Assistant County Manager/Community

Services, Marti Fischbach gave a situational update, known impacts and

responses and spoke to unknown impacts. The County Manager does not

recommend an ordinance to restrict federal law enforcement from County owned

property as an ordinance for this situation is often unenforceable, a slow process

and may provide a false reassurance. This item was on the agenda for

informational purposes only. Public comment was given by Jacob Borealis

(Lakeville).

Information only; no action requested.

10.

Closed Executive Session

Resolution No: 26-083

10.1

Closed Executive Session: Discussion Of Legal Strategy In Rosenbaum v.

Dakota County et al.

Motion: Mike Slavik

Second: Joe Atkins

The time being 9:59 a.m. and pursuant to public notice, the County Board

recessed the County Board meeting and held the General Government and

Policy Committee of the Whole. Following that meeting the Board met in

Conference Room 3A, Administration Center, to discuss the legal strategy in

Rosenbaum v. Dakota County.

The following were present:

Commissioner Mike Slavik, District 1

Commissioner Joe Atkins, District 2

Commissioner Laurie Halverson, District 3

Commissioner William (Bill) 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

Sheriff Joe Leko

Will Topka, Attorney

Jason Hively, outside legal counsel

Jenny Groskopf, Risk and Emergency Management Director

Sarah Fenske, Risk Management Coordinator

Tom Donely, First Assistant County Attorney

Lucie O'Neill, Attorney

David McKnight, Deputy County Manager

Will Wallo, Finance Director

Jeni Reynolds, Clerk to the Board

The Closed Executive Session continued until 12:00 p.m., at which time the

Board reconvened the County Board meeting with all members present.

WHEREAS, Kingsley Fifi Bimpong (Bimpong) was arrested by police officers

employed by the City of Eagan and was subsequently an inmate in the Dakota

County jail; and

WHEREAS, Bimpong suffered a medical emergency and died; and

WHEREAS, James Rosenbaum was appointed wrongful-death trustee for

Bimpong’s heirs and next-of-kin (Plaintiff); and

WHEREAS, plaintiff commenced a lawsuit against certain police officers

employed by the City of Eagan, certain correctional deputies and officers

employed by Dakota County, and Dakota County alleging, among other things,

that they were deliberately indifferent to Bimpong’s serious medical needs; 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 Dakota County’s defense of this

matter; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Section 13D.05, Subdivision 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 County Board meeting on February 17, 2026,

and recesses to Conference room 3A to discuss with the County Attorney the

legal strategy.

Ayes: 7

11.

Interagency Reports/Commissioner Updates

Interagency reports and Commissioner updates were presented.

12.

County Manager's Report

County Manager Heidi Welsch provided a brief update on the Byllesby Dam new turbines. Full

operation of the turbines will likely be the end of March.

13.

Information

13.1

See Attachment for future Board meetings and other activities.

Adjournment

Resolution No: 26-074

14.

14.1

Adjournment

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Second: Mike Slavik

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

Slavik, the meeting was adjourned at 12:01 p.m.

Ayes: 7

Laurie Halverson

Chair

ATTEST

Heidi Welsch

County Manager