Dakota County  
Board of Commissioners  
Minutes  
Tuesday, January 20, 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.  
2.  
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.  
3.  
Audience  
Chair Halverson noted that all public comments can be sent to  
CountyAdmin@co.dakota.mn.us  
The following people came forward to provide comments regarding ICE Out of MN:Day of  
Truth and Freedom - Jan. 23, 2026:  
Melissa Loe (Apple Valley)  
Jean Stransky (unknown)  
Mark Brandell (unknown)  
Vicki Hede (unknown)  
4.  
Agenda  
Resolution No: 26-036  
4.1  
Approval of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)  
Motion: Mike Slavik  
Ayes: 7  
Second: Mary Hamann-Roland  
CONSENT AGENDA  
On a motion by Commissioner Hamann-Roland, seconded by Commissioner Droste, the  
Consent agenda was approved as follows:  
5.  
County Administration - Approval of Minutes  
Resolution No: 26-037  
5.1  
Approval of Minutes of Meetings Held on January 6, 2026  
Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Ayes: 7  
Second: William Droste  
6.  
Items Recommended by Board Committee*  
Resolution No: 26-038  
6.1  
Approval Of Disability Advisory Council 2026 Work Plan  
Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Second: William Droste  
WHEREAS, County policy states that advisory committees are required to  
consult annually with the  
County Board to seek concurrence regarding topics they will study or advise on,  
which are outlined in their annual work plan; and  
WHEREAS, the Disability Advisory Council drafted potential direction for their  
efforts in 2026; and  
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the Disability Advisory Council 2026 work  
plan be approved.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners hereby approves the Disability Advisory Council 2026 work plan.  
Ayes: 7  
Resolution No: 26-039  
6.2  
Approval Of Joint Powers Agreements With Cities And Delegation Of Authority  
For Contracting And Right Of Way Acquisition To Accomplish 2026  
Transportation, Parks, and Facilities Capital Improvement Projects  
Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Second: William Droste  
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, joint powers agreements with Cities and cost-share agreements  
with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and other agencies are  
standard agreements needed on projects in the CIP that adhere to County  
policies and have consistent language; 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, any awards not to the low bidder or require the rejection of bids will  
be brought to the County Board for action; 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, quarterly reports on all contracts and project updates would  
continue to be presented by Finance 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; and  
WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota  
County is proceeding with projects included in the 2026 Transportation CIP; and  
WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for right of way acquisition  
necessary in 2026 for construction to begin in 2027; and  
WHEREAS, the acquisition of property interests, such as fee title and temporary  
and permanent easements, from private property parcels identified in Dakota  
County 2026 Transportation CIP projects by the County is necessary to deliver  
and construct the projects during the programmed year; and  
WHEREAS, all valuations of the property interests to be acquired are based  
upon independent valuation reports; and  
WHEREAS, delegation of authority to approve appraisals of value and all first  
offers being made to the property owners by the Director of Physical  
Development or their designee will allow for more time for property owners to  
review the County’s offers and resolved the acquisitions before eminent domain  
may be necessary; and  
WHEREAS, in the event that timely acquisition by direct negotiation of all  
required parcels does not appear possible, staff will seek County Board  
authorization for the County Attorney’s Office to initiate quick-take condemnation  
of the remaining unsettled parcels; and  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners delegates authority to the Director of Physical Development or  
their designee to enter into joint powers agreements with cities and the  
appropriate Department Director or designee to award construction contracts to  
the lowest responsible bidder, consistent with County Policies, provided  
sufficient funds are available for the following projects:  
Transportation:  
County Project (CP) 04-018: CSAH 4 from County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 63  
to Smith Ave Trail Gap in West St. Paul  
CP 05-058: CSAH 5 at Southcross Signal Reconstruction in Burnsville  
CP 5-060: CSAH 5 at Kenyon Ave in Lakeville  
CP 9-065: CSAH 9 from 208th Street to CSAH 50 (Kenwood Trl) in Lakeville  
CP 9-067: CSAH 9 from CSAH 70 (215th St) to South of 210th St in Lakeville  
CP 9-069: CSAH 9 at Glacier Way in Lakeville  
CP 11-033: CSAH 11 at I-35E Interchange Ramp Improvements in Burnsville  
and Apple Valley  
CP 14-035: CSAH 14 from 20th Ave to 3rd Ave in South St. Paul  
CP 23-088: CSAH 23 from CSAH 9 (179th Street) to CSAH 42 (150th Street) in  
Apple Valley and Lakeville  
CP 26-060: CSAH 26 from Trunk Highway (TH) 3 to CSAH 73 Reconstruction in  
Inver Grove Heights  
CP 26-068: CSAH 26 from CSAH 73 to Cahill Ave Trail Gap and Reclamation in  
Inver Grove Heights  
CP 28-069: CSAH 28 (80th Street) Trail Gap in Inver Grove Heights  
CP 31-113: CSAH 31 at CSAH 50 (W Junction) in Farmington  
CP 31-115: CSAH 31 from CSAH 74 (Ash St) to CSAH 50 (212th St) in  
Farmington  
CP 31-118: CSAH 31 at Upper 147th Street Access Restriction in Apple Valley  
CP 31-119: CSAH 31 from 144th Street to Corporate Center Dr in Apple Valley  
and Eagan  
CP 31-124: CSAH 31 at Crestridge Ln in Eagan  
CP 31-125: CSAH 31 at CSAH 46 (160th Street) in Apple Valley and Lakeville  
CP 31-126: CSAH 31 at Wescott Rd/Kings Wood Pond Rd in Eagan  
CP 32-093: CSAH 32 from Johnny Cake Ridge Road to CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob  
Rd) in Eagan  
CP 33-019: CSAH 33 from 140th St/Connemara Trl to CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd)  
in Apple Valley and Rosemount  
CP 38-061: CSAH 38 from CSAH 5 to Aldrich Ave in Burnsville  
CP 38-068: CSAH 38 from Garden View Dr to Hanover Ave; W of Diamond Path  
in Apple Valley  
CP 42-161: CSAH 42 from Lock Blvd to Vermillion Street Overlay and Trail  
Construction in Hastings  
CP 42-163: CSAH 42 from Redwood Dr to 147th Street Reconstruction in Apple  
Valley  
CP 42-167: CSAH 42 from CSAH 5 to Nicollet Ave in Burnsville  
CP 42-170: CSAH 42 at Trunk Highway 3 in Rosemount  
CP 42-172: CSAH 42 from Cedar to Pilot Knob Federal Overlay in Apple Valley  
CP 42-173: CSAH 42 from CSAH 33 (Diamond Path) to TH 3 in Apple Valley  
and Rosemount  
CP 42-174: CSAH 42 at TH 52 Interchange Improvements in Rosemount  
CP 42-177: CSAH 42 at Garrett Ave and At Pilot Knob Road Signal  
Replacement in Apple Valley  
CP 42-179: CSAH 42 from West of Business Pkwy to Auburn Ave in Rosemount  
CP 43-057: CSAH 43 from Keefe St to TH 55 in Eagan  
CP 43-059: CSAH 43 at Northview Park Rd in Eagan  
CP 47-047: CSAH 47 from North of CSAH 86 to TH 50 Reconstruction in Castle  
Rock Twp and Hampton Twp  
CP 50-033: CSAH 50 at I-35 Interchange in Lakeville  
CP 50-038: CSAH 50 at CSAH 60 in Lakeville  
CP 54-011: CSAH 54 from 18th Street to CSAH 68 in Hastings and Ravenna  
Township  
CP 56-014: CSAH 56 Corridor Pedestrian Improvements in Inver Grove Heights  
CP 60-029: CSAH 60 at Orchard Trail in Lakeville  
CP 63-033: CSAH 63 from Marie Ave to TH 149 Reconstruction in Mendota  
Heights and West St. Paul  
CP 64-027: County Road 64 (Flagstaff Ave) from 200th Street to 195th Street in  
Farmington  
CP 74-011: CSAH 74 from CSAH 31 (Denmark Ave) to Honeysuckle Ln in  
Farmington  
CP 86-043: CSAH 86 at TH 56 Roundabout in Randolph Township  
CP 86-044: CSAH 86 at TH 3 Roundabout in Castle Rock Township  
CP 91-030: CSAH 91 from 675’ South of Nicolai Ave to TH 61 Reconstruction in  
Miesville  
Paved Highway Surfaces  
Gravel Highway Surface  
Gravel Highway Surface - Repairs  
Crack Seal  
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities  
Retaining Wall Maintenance  
Traffic Safety & Operations - Pavement Markings  
Storm Sewer System Maintenance  
Signal Revisions/Communications  
Traffic Signal - New/Replacement  
Trail Gap Setaside  
Parks:  
2000230: Greenway Preservation  
2000236: Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Long-Range Plan Improvements  
P00147: Veterans Memorial Greenway  
River to River Greenway: TH 149 Crossing and trail improvements south of  
Marie  
Countywide Greenway and Park Wayfinding Installation  
Lebanon Hills Greenway: Lebanon Hills Regional Park to Dodd Road  
Lake Marion Greenway: Lakeville - Ritter Farm Park to Holyoke  
Lebanon Hills Regional Park: Sustainable Trail Improvements  
Whitetail Woods Regional Park: Stage and Shade Improvements  
Lake Byllesby Regional Park Turbine Exhibit and Road and Trail realignment  
Facilities:  
Roof Replacement Program  
Window Replacement Program  
Law Enforcement Center Housing Unit Fixture Replacement  
Boiler Replacement Program  
Chiller Replacement Program  
Air Cooled Condenser Replacement Program  
HVAC, Pumps, and Fans Replacement Program  
Cabinet Unit Heater Replacement Program  
Empire Maintenance Facility Geothermal Heat Pump Replacement  
Judicial Service Center and Western Service Center Fire Pump Replacement  
Countywide Life Safety Enhancement Program  
Generator, ATS, Main Electrical, and MCC Replacement Program  
Uninterruptible Power Supply Replacement Program  
Miscellaneous Projects  
Accessibility Barrier Removal Program  
Exterior Building Envelope Maintenance Program  
Exterior Door Replacement Program  
Water Heater Replacement Program  
Sanitary Waste Pump Replacements  
Air Handling Unit Replacement Program  
Make-Up Air Unit Replacements  
HVAC Controls/Automation System Replacements  
Electrical Service Gear Replacement Program  
Flooring Replacement Program  
Parking Lots Pavement Program  
Energy Efficiency Program  
; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners  
hereby authorizes the Director of Physical Development or their designee to  
approve appraisals of value and to make initial offers based on appraised value  
for any right of way acquisitions needed for the following 2026 Transportation  
Capital Improvement Program projects:  
Real Estate Office Right of Way Acquisitions:  
CP 23-088: Mill and overlay CSAH 23 (Cedar Ave) from CSAH 9 (179th St) to  
CSAH 42 (150th St) in Apple Valley and Lakeville  
CP 28-079: Signal replacement at CSAH 28 (Yankee Doodle Ave) and Denmark  
Ave in Eagan  
CP 31-115: Roadway reconstruction CSAH 31 (Denmark Ave) from CSAH 74  
(220th St) to CSAH 50 (212th St) in Farmington  
CP 31-124: Intersection improvements at CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) and  
Crestridge Ln in Eagan  
CP 31-125: Signal replacement at CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) and CSAH 46  
(160th St W) in Apple Valley and Lakeville  
CP 31-126: Signal replacement at CSAH 31 (Pilot Knob Rd) and Wescott  
Rd/Kings Wood Pond Rd in Eagan  
CP 38-061: Intersection improvements at CSAH 38 (McAndrews Rd) and  
Burnhaven Dr and trail gap study from CSAH 5 to Burnhaven Dr in Burnsville  
CP 38-068: Retaining wall replacement along CSAH 38 (McAndrews Rd)  
between Hannover Ave and Gardenview Dr in Apple Valley  
CP 42-173: Mill and overlay CSAH 42 (150th St) from CSAH 33 (Diamond Path)  
to TH 3 in Apple Valley and Rosemount  
CP 42-175: Pedestrian underpass of CSAH 42 (145th Street), approximately  
900 feet east of County Road (CR) 73 (Akron Avenue) in Rosemount  
CP 42-183: Signal replacement at CSAH 42 (150th St W) and Galaxie Ave in  
Apple Valley  
CP 42-184: Signal replacement at CSAH 42 (150th St W) and Pennock Ave in  
Apple Valley  
CP 43-057: Construction of a multi‐use trail along the east side of CSAH 43  
(Lexington Ave) between Keefe St and TH 55 in Eagan  
CP 43-059: Roundabout at CSAH 43 (Lexington Ave) and Northview Park Rd in  
Eagan  
CP 46-064: Signal replacement at CSAH 46 (160th St W) and Galaxie Ave in  
Apple Valley and Lakeville  
CP 46-065: Signal replacement at CSAH 46 (160th St W) and Foliage Ave in  
Apple Valley and Lakeville  
CP 47-048: Roadway reconstruction on CSAH 47 (Northfield Blvd) from TH 3 to  
south of CSAH 86 (280th St) in Waterford Township, Sciota Township, and  
Castle Rock Township  
CP 50-033: Reconstruction of the interchange at I‐35 and CSAH 50 in Lakeville  
CP 50-038: Roundabout at CSAH 50 (Kenwood Trail) and CSAH 60 (185th St)  
in Lakeville  
CP 60-029: New signal system at CSAH 60 (185th St) and Orchard Trail in  
Lakeville  
CP 74-011: Roadway reconstruction CSAH 74 (220th St) from CSAH 31  
(Denmark Ave) to Honeysuckle Lane in Farmington  
CP 99-013: Expansion of CSAH 46 from TH 3 to 1,300 feet east of CR 48 in  
Rosemount, Coates, and Empire Township from two lanes to a four‐lane divided  
section  
Ayes: 7  
7.  
8.  
Central Operations  
Report On Invoices Paid In December 2025  
Information only; no action requested.  
7.1  
County Board/County Administration  
Resolution No: 26-040  
8.1  
Adoption Of 2026 Dakota County Strategic Priorities  
Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Second: William Droste  
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners held a strategic  
planning workshop on December 5, 2025, and discussed updated Dakota  
County Strategic Plan Priorities and Initiatives; and  
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners desires to update the  
existing Dakota County Strategic Plan Priorities and Initiatives.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners hereby adopts the following Dakota County Strategic Plan  
Priorities and Initiatives with an overarching goal to make Dakota County ‘A  
Great Place to Live’:  
· Thriving People  
· Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources  
· Successful Place for Business and Jobs  
· Excellence in Public Service  
; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners  
hereby directs the County Manager to create and maintain a set of community  
indicators and organizational performance measures associated with the  
County’s Strategic Plan Priorities and Initiatives.  
Ayes: 7  
9.  
Physical Development  
Resolution No: 26-041  
9.1  
Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Inver Grove  
Heights For Greenway And Trail Segment Maintenance  
Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Second: William Droste  
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 99-526 (September 21,1999), the Dakota County  
Board of Commissioners adopted the Mississippi River Greenway Master Plan;  
and  
WHERAS, by Resolution No. 13-442 (August 27, 2013), the Dakota County  
Board of Commissioners adopted the Lebanon Hills Greenway Master Plan; and  
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 17-493 (September 26, 2017), the Dakota  
County Board of Commissioners adopted the Veterans Memorial Greenway  
Master Plan; and  
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 12-152 (March 27, 2012), the Dakota County  
Board of Commissioners authorized a joint powers agreement with the City of  
Inver Grove Heights for construction, operation, and maintenance of the  
Mississippi River Regional Trail; and  
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 16-204 (April 19, 2016), the Dakota County  
Board of Commissioners authorized a joint powers agreement with the City of  
Inver Grove Heights for a trail easement, construction and future trail  
maintenance of the Lebanon Hills Greenway; and  
WHEREAS, Dakota County has constructed or reconstructed about one and a  
half miles of the Lebanon Hills Greenway in 2016-2017, seven miles of the  
Mississippi River Greenway to Dakota County Greenway standards in  
2012-2014 and constructed about two miles of the Veterans Memorial  
Greenway in 2024 and 2025; and  
WHEREAS, it is mutually agreeable for the City of Inver Grove Heights and  
Dakota County to execute a maintenance agreement to define the routine,  
deferred, and replacement responsibilities of the County’s Greenway, site  
amenities and furnishings, vegetation, utilities, and structural infrastructure like  
bridges or tunnels; and  
WHEREAS, Dakota County will continue to perform routine trail inspections and  
routine maintenance of the Greenway regional trails, including graffiti removal,  
and routine, deferred, and replacement maintenance of Greenway infrastructure;  
and  
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the Public Facilities Upkeep,  
Greenway Preservation and Greenway Enhancement set asides.  
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, as substantially presented, with  
the City of Inver Grove Heights for the Mississippi River Greenway and Veterans  
Memorial Greenway that require routine and deferred maintenance, or  
replacement of Greenway Regional trail infrastructure according to the County’s  
existing maintenance service standards, subject to approval by the County  
Attorney’s Office as to form.  
Ayes: 7  
Resolution No: 26-042  
9.2  
Approval Of Special Hazardous Waste Processing Facility License For  
ShopJimmy.Com LLC, Burnsville  
Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Second: William Droste  
WHEREAS, in accordance with Dakota County Ordinance 111, Hazardous  
Waste Regulation, ShopJimmy.Com LLC, submitted a license application to  
Dakota County for a special hazardous waste and universal waste processing  
facility to be operated in the city of Burnsville; and  
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the application and operations plan from  
ShopJimmy.Com LLC for the proposed special hazardous waste processing  
facility and has determined: (1) the application was submitted on the required  
department form; (2) the applicant provided such information as is needed for  
Dakota County to administer Dakota County Ordinance 111, including the  
information specified in Minn. R. 7045.0230; and (3) paid the application fee; all  
in conformance with the requirements of Dakota County Ordinance 111,  
Hazardous Waste Regulation; and  
WHEREAS, staff has determined that ShopJimmy.Com LLC, requires financial  
assurance in accordance with Dakota County Ordinance 111, Hazardous Waste  
Regulation.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners hereby approves issuance of a license pursuant to Dakota  
County Ordinance 111, Hazardous Waste Regulation, to ShopJimmy.Com LLC,  
for a special hazardous waste and universal waste processing facility in the city  
of Burnsville from January 20, 2026, to March 31, 2027, subject to compliance  
with all applicable federal, state, local, and County laws, rules, and ordinance  
requirements or special conditions; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That ShopJimmy.Com LLC shall operate the  
special hazardous waste processing facility in accordance with the plans and  
information approved as part of its license application to Dakota County; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners  
hereby authorizes the Environmental Resources Director to issue a hazardous  
waste facility license, as approved by the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners, to ShopJimmy.Com LLC, subject to the payment of required  
fees and the satisfaction of all appropriate license conditions.  
Ayes: 7  
Resolution No: 26-043  
9.3  
Authorization To Execute Contract With GEI Consultants, Inc. For Consultation  
Services For Byllesby Dam Comprehensive Assessment  
Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Second: William Droste  
WHEREAS, Dakota County owns the Byllesby Dam and operates the dam and  
its hydroelectric facility under the dam safety regulations of the Federal Energy  
Regulatory Commission (FERC); and  
WHEREAS, periodic assessments of the dam by an independent consultant  
under the Part 12D Inspection program are a core component of the applicable  
regulations; and  
WHEREAS, the Part 12D Inspection program was updated to include additional  
complexity in the form of a Comprehensive Assessment (CA), which includes a  
site inspection and the completion of a risk assessment, among other activities;  
and  
WHEREAS, staff sent out a request for proposals to five firms and received four  
proposals in response; and  
WHEREAS, staff proposes to contract with GEI Consultants, Inc. to complete  
the CA based on a review of the technical competency, staff quality, assessment  
approach, and value of the services provided in the proposal.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners hereby authorizes the Environmental Resources Director to  
execute a contract with GEI Consultants, Inc. for consultation services for a  
Comprehensive Assessment as the ninth Part 12D Inspection for the Byllesby  
Dam in an amount to exceed $409,304.  
Ayes: 7  
Resolution No: 26-044  
9.4  
Authorization To Execute Contract With Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc. For Final  
Design, Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Burnsville, And Amend  
2026 Transportation CIP Budget For County State Aid Highway 38 (McAndrews  
Road) In City of Burnsville, County Project 38-61  
Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Second: William Droste  
WHEREAS, Dakota County, in partnership with the City of Burnsville, is  
proceeding with County Project (CP) 38-61 to improve safety, mobility, and  
multimodal access along CSAH 38 (McAndrews Road); and  
WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for CP 38-61 final design; and  
WHEREAS, the Adopted 2026 Transportation Capital Improvement Program  
(CIP) does not include sufficient funding for design services; and  
WHEREAS, a budget amendment is required to increase the consultant design  
services budget by $899,966.00; and  
WHEREAS, the Transportation Department issued a Request for Proposals  
(RFP) and evaluated three proposals; and  
WHEREAS, Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc. submitted the most complete and  
responsive proposal; and  
WHEREAS, the City of Burnsville concurs with this recommendation; and  
WHEREAS, cost participation for construction will follow adopted County policy,  
and design phase cost participation will be 80 percent Dakota County and 20  
percent City of Burnsville, consistent with the Joint Powers Agreement to be  
executed; and  
WHEREAS, the County Board adopted the Advance Funding City Cost Share  
Policy for Transportation CIP Projects (AF Policy). The City of Burnsville has  
requested to use this policy to advance its full estimated 2026 design cost share  
of $179,993.00 for CP 38-61, as City does not currently have funds programmed  
in their budget. Burnsville proposes to reimburse the County in full by May 2027,  
consistent with the AF Policy, and the 2026 Transportation Capital Improvement  
Program (CIP) has sufficient capacity to accommodate this advance.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners authorizes the Transportation Director, or their designee, to  
execute a contract with Stonebrooke Engineering, Inc. for engineering design  
consulting services for CP 38-61 in an amount not to exceed $899,966.00,  
subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes a budget amendment  
to increase the CP 38-61 budget by $899,966.00 utilizing CSAH funds and City  
participation; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2026 Transportation Capital  
Improvement Program is amended as follows:  
Expense  
County Project 38-61  
$899,966  
Total Expense  
$899,966  
Revenue  
City of Burnsville (Advance Funding)  
CSAH  
Total Revenue  
$179,993  
$719,973  
$899,966  
Ayes: 7  
REGULAR AGENDA  
Public Services and Revenue  
Resolution No: 26-045  
10.  
10.1  
Authorization To Execute A Contract Renewal with CycloMedia Technology, Inc.  
For Acquisition Of Street Level Images  
Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Second: Mike Slavik  
Scott Lyons, Director of Assessing Services briefed this item and responded to  
questions.  
WHEREAS, assessors are mandated in statute to actually view and determine  
the market value of each property at least every five years; and  
WHEREAS, 'actually viewing' real estate can be accomplished digitally with  
today's technologies; and  
WHEREAS, Dakota County Assessing Services has leveraged desktop  
inspection procedures to meet statutory quintile revaluation requirements, under  
industry standards, since 2006; and  
WHEREAS, Assessing Services wishes to continue its business model of using  
technology to efficiently meet statutory revaluation requirements, provide all  
appraisal staff the tools to make accurate valuation estimates without greater  
investment in field inspections and ensure taxpayers expectations are met by  
establishing fair and accurate assessments; and  
WHEREAS, through a Request for Proposals issued on December 16, 2015,  
Dakota County solicited vendors to provide a proposal for the acquisition of  
countywide street-level images; and  
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 16-144 (March 1, 2016), the Dakota County  
Board of Commissioners authorize a contract be executed with CycloMedia  
Technology Inc. for acquisition of street-level images in an amount not to exceed  
$249,774; and  
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 21-056 (January 19, 2021), the Dakota County  
Board of Commissioners authorize a contract renewal with CycloMedia  
Technology Inc. for acquisition of street-level images in an amount not to exceed  
$378,400 with additional image hosting costs of $49,575 for a total 5-year  
project cost of $427,975; and  
WHEREAS, CycloMedia Technologies, Inc. submitted the renewal proposal that  
provides the best value to Dakota County for acquisition of street-level images  
as well as offering valuable access to a larger collection of licensed images and  
software to Assessing Services staff; and  
WHEREAS, the estimated cost to secure this product from CycloMedia  
Technologies, Inc. is $578,775 inclusive of licensing and image hosting costs;  
and  
WHEREAS, funding for the street level images is included in the 2026  
Assessing Services approved budget.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Assessor to execute a contract  
renewal with CycloMedia Technology, Inc. for the acquisition of street-level  
images and the use of licensed images and software in an amount not to exceed  
$578,775, for a period of 5 years, subject to approval by the County Attorney's  
Office as to form.  
Ayes: 7  
11.  
Closed Executive Session  
Resolution No: 26-046  
11.1  
Approval Of Legal Strategy In Abulla Cham v. Dakota County  
Motion: Joe Atkins  
Second: Mike Slavik  
This item did not go into closed session.  
WHEREAS, Abulla Cham (Plaintiff) commenced a lawsuit against Dakota  
County (County); and  
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2026, the County Attorney's Office provided a  
confidential memorandum to the Board explaining the legal strategy in this  
matter.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of  
Commissioners hereby approves the litigation strategy as set forth by the  
County Attorney’s Office in the confidential memorandum dated January 15,  
2026.  
Ayes: 7  
12.  
Interagency Reports/Commissioner Updates  
Interagency reports and Commissioner updates were presented.  
Commissioner Atkins made a proposal to suspend the rules to add a proposed resolution to  
the agenda for discussion and potential resolution approval. The potential resolution was a  
request to the President of the United States, the United States Department of Homeland  
Security, and federal immigration authorities to stand down Operation Metro Surge within  
Dakota County and to refrain from invoking the Insurrection Act within Dakota County.  
A motion was made by Commissioner Atkins and seconded by Commissioner  
Hamann-Roland to suspend the rules and add this proposed resolution to the agenda for  
additional discussion.  
Aye: Atkins, Halverson, Hamann-Roland  
Nay: Workman, Holberg, Droste, Slavik  
The motion failed and the item was not added to the agenda.  
13.  
County Manager's Report  
No County Manager Update was provided.  
14.  
15.  
Information  
Information  
14.1  
See Attachment for future Board meetings and other activities.  
Adjournment  
Resolution No: 26-048  
15.1  
Adjournment  
Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland  
Second: William Droste  
On a motion by Commissioner Hamann-Roland, seconded by Commissioner  
Droste, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 a.m.  
Ayes: 7  
Laurie Halverson  
Chair  
ATTEST  
Heidi Welsch  
County Manager