Margaret Dykes

The agenda for the February 17, 2026 meeting included multiple components: the approval of the agenda and minutes from the January 20, 2026 Annual and Regular meetings. Key items under the Consent Agenda included authorization to execute a contract for common area flooring replacement at Colleen Loney Manor, approval of the January 2026 Record of Disbursements, awarding of an alarm inspections, testing and monitoring contract, authorizing a declaration of official intent to reimburse expenditures made prior to bond issuance for a senior multifamily housing development, and setting dates for public hearings regarding a Housing Finance Program for the Valley Station Project and the 2027 Low Income Housing Tax Credits Qualified Allocation Plan. The Regular Agenda included continuing a public hearing for the Old County 34 Project, a discussion of proposed revisions to the 2027 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Qualified Allocation Plan, a discussion on the financial sustainability of Lincoln Place Supportive Housing, and an Executive Director Update.

This document outlines the policies and procedures for public participation by the Dakota County Consortium in the development and implementation of its Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plans, performance reports, and the Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH). The plan's objective is to foster broad citizen involvement from all income levels, with a particular focus on low- and moderate-income individuals, minorities, and persons with disabilities. It aims to integrate public input into housing and community development programs funded by federal grants like CDBG, HOME, and ESG, ultimately enhancing neighborhoods, promoting housing affordability, and improving public services.

The meeting agenda included the approval of the previous regular meeting minutes from December 16, 2025. Consent items covered the approval of the 2026 Utility Allowance Schedule for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, scheduling a public hearing for the 2026 Public Housing Agency Plan, and accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Regular agenda items included conducting a public hearing on the disposition of a DCCDA Section 18, LLC property and an Executive Director update. Information items included the Q4 2025 status report.

The agenda for the Board of Commissioners meeting included several key items across different sections. Federal Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher discussions covered the approval of amendments to the Housing Assistance Department Administrative Plans and a presentation on budget impacts and program demographics. The Consent Agenda involved approvals for the Record of Disbursements for August 2025, 2026 Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans/Rates, authorization for forgivable loans for capital improvements to Dakota Woodlands Shelter, establishing a date for a public hearing regarding DCCDA Section 18, LLC Properties disposition, and authorizing compliance monitoring contracts. The Regular Agenda included conducting a public hearing to receive comments on the disposition of DCCDA Section 18, LLC properties and authorization to enter into purchase agreements, approval of a Contingent Redevelopment Incentive Grant Award for Inver Grove Heights, and authorizing the levy of a Special Benefit Tax. An update from the Executive Director was also listed for information.

The agenda for the December 16, 2025 meeting included key items for discussion and action. The Board was set to address the adoption of the 2026 CDA Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule and amendments to the Housing Assistance Department Administrative Plan, which included policies for the Bring It Home rental assistance program. The consent agenda covered the approval of the November 2025 Record of Disbursements, authorization to execute a Joint Powers Agreement for legal services with the Dakota County Attorney's Office, a contract amendment with Stinson LLP for state governmental relations services, approval of amendments to CDA Personnel Policies (including revisions related to Flex Leave and the new Minnesota Paid Leave program), authorization to execute a contract amendment for state governmental relations services, and establishing a date for a Public Hearing regarding property disposition. The regular agenda featured opening/continuing a Public Hearing on a Housing Finance Program Note issuance for the Old County 34 Project in Burnsville, authorizing the levy of a Special Benefit Tax, an update on Local Affordable Housing Aid Funds, discussion of 2026 CDA Board Officer Appointments, and an Executive Director Update, concluding with a Closed Executive Session for the Executive Director's Annual Performance Evaluation.