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Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Dakota County Board of Commissioners Minutes
The board approved several agenda items including the authorization to amend the 2026 budget and execute fund transfers. A public hearing was conducted regarding the Program Year 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, which was subsequently approved for submission. The board also authorized contracts for insurance services, dental plans, medical plan rate increases, and joint powers agreements for emergency services. Additionally, the board approved various technology-related contracts for telephony support, e-signature software, and data storage support. Transportation and greenway initiatives were also prominent, with approvals for right-of-way acquisitions, construction service contract amendments for the Minnesota River Greenway, feasibility studies for the Lebanon Hills Greenway, and engineering consulting for various county road reconstruction projects.
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Dakota County General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole Minutes
The committee received a legislative update concerning the 2027 Legislative Platform and an update regarding the development of AdvisoryGov, an in-house IT product designed to assist advisory committee applicants. Revisions to Policy 2255 concerning credit card and electronic payment acceptance were approved, incorporating updated definitions, a new compliance section, and the implementation of surcharge fees. Additionally, the committee heard a recap of the budget process from the County Manager.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Dakota County Physical Development Committee Of The Whole Minutes
The committee reviewed and provided direction regarding updates to the Transportation Cost Policy. These proposed modifications are designed to enhance consistency, clarify operational intent, and adjust the cost-sharing framework between the city and county for infrastructure projects such as roundabouts, new signals, and highway expansions. The updates are anticipated to generate over $1.9 million in savings for city partners over a five-year period, with an equivalent increase in costs for the county.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Dakota County Community Services Committee of the Whole Minutes
The committee meeting included an informational presentation from the Dakota-Scott Counties Workforce Development Board regarding their recent activities. The Assistant County Manager provided a report covering several community services updates, specifically addressing the addition of an Adult H.E.A.T. group within Community Corrections, results from a lead screening event, and a final report on Communities for All. The committee also briefly discussed potential topics for future meetings before adjourning.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
