Dakota County

General Government and Policy

Committee of the Whole

Minutes

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

9:30 AM

Conference Room 3A, Administration

Center, Hastings

(or following County Board)

Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting was called to order by Chair Workman at 10:00 a.m.

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; Tom Donely, First Assistant County

Attorney; and Liz Hansen, Administrative Coordinator.

The audio recording of this meeting is available upon request.

Audience

Chair Workman noted that all public comments can be sent to

CountyAdmin@co.dakota.mn.us

No comments were received for this agenda.

Approval of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland

Ayes: 7

3.1

Second: William Droste

CONSENT AGENDA

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

Consent agenda was approved as follows:

County Administration - Approval of Minutes

Approval of Minutes of Meeting Held on May 20, 2025

4.1

Motion: Joe Atkins

Ayes: 7

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

County Board/County Administration

Resolution No: 25-283

5.1

Authorization To Execute Contract With NEOGOV Inc. For Employee Learning

Management System Solution

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, Dakota County continues to need a fully automated employee

Learning Management System solution to manage and track employee training;

and

WHEREAS, Dakota County wishes to transition from the current Learning

Management System (LMS) provider, Cornerstone, to a more cost-effective and

government-oriented alternative, NEOGOV Learn; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County wishes to purchase a 3-year subscription for

NEOGOV Learn; and

WHEREAS, the total cost of the proposed 3-year contract is $130,000; and

WHEREAS, the entirety of this cost is eligible for payment using Department

Budget Incentive Program.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager, or their designee, to

execute a contract with NEOGOV Inc. to purchase NEOGOV Learn for an

amount not to exceed $130,000, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s

Office as to form.

This item was approved and recommended for action by the Board of

Commissioners on 6/24/2025.

Ayes: 7

Resolution No: 25-284

5.2

Authorization To Renew Contract With Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., For

Countywide Learning Management System

Motion: Joe Atkins

Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, Dakota County has had a software license with Cornerstone

OnDemand, Inc., since 2017 for a comprehensive Learning Management

System (LMS) to manage and track employee training; and

WHEREAS, a comprehensive learning management system is needed to

efficiently manage and track employee training; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County wants to renew the contract with Cornerstone

OnDemand, Inc., for a one-year subscription; and

WHEREAS, the cost of the one-year contract is currently included in budgeted

funds.

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

Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager, or their designee, to

execute a one-year contract with Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc., to provide

learning management software for an amount not to exceed $91,500 for one

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

This item was approved and recommended for action by the Board of

Commissioners on 6/24/2025.

Ayes: 7

REGULAR AGENDA

County Board/County Administration

Legislative Update

6.1

The committee received an update from Stinson representatives about the

status of State budget negotiations and potential fiscal and policy impacts on

counties, including in the areas of human services, environment and taxes.

Committee members also discussed a proposed transportation funding change

that would shift certain regional sales tax dollars away from metro counties,

including Dakota County. The committee directed County staff to prepare a letter

to the county’s legislative delegation opposing the transportation proposal.

The committee also received a brief update from Downs representatives on a

Federal budget proposal. This item was on the agenda for informational

purposes only.

Information only; no action requested.

County Manager/Deputy/Director's Report

County Manager Heidi Welsch gave a brief update to the Commitee on the following:

- approximately 65 vacant job positions are still being held and reviewed as needed.

- a multi-year strategy approach will be used when working on the budget.

Future Agenda Items

No requested topics for future meetings at this time.

Adjournment

9.1

On a motion by Commissioner Slavik, seconded by Commissioner

Hamann-Roland, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jeni Reynolds