A G E N D A

Dakota County Board of Commissioners

April 6, 2021 9:00 AM

Boardroom, Administration Center, Government Center, Hastings, MN View Live Broadcast https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Government/BoardMeetings/Pages/default.aspx

If you wish to speak to an agenda item or an item not on the agenda, please notify the Clerk to the Board via email at [email protected] Emails must be received by 7:30am Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Instructions on how to participate will be sent to anyone interested.

1. Call To Order And Roll Call

2. Pledge Of Allegiance

3. Audience Anyone wishing to address the Committee on an item not on the agenda or an item on the consent agenda may send comments to [email protected] Verbal comments are limited to five minutes.

4. Approval Of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)

CONSENT AGENDA

5. County Administration - Approval Of Minutes Of Meeting Held On March 23, 2021

6. County Board/County Administration

6.1 County Administration - Authorization To Amend 2021 County Board/Committee Of The Whole Meeting Schedule

6.2 County Administration - Appointments To Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee

7. Community Services

7.1 Public Health - Authorization To Execute Contracts With Cities Of Burnsville, Eagan And Hastings For Provision Of Emergency Medical Services Personnel For COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

8. Operations, Management And Budget

8.1 Office Of Risk Management - Authorization To Execute Contract With Minnesota Department Of Public Safety For 2020 Urban Area Security Initiative Homeland Security Grant

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9. Physical Development

9.1 Physical Development Administration - Authorization To Approve Amendments To Lakeville Community Development Block Grant Program

9.2 Environmental Resources - Authorization To Execute Individual Joint Powers Agreements With Cities Of Farmington And Hastings For Solid Waste Processing

9.3 Environmental Resources - Authorization To Acquire Conservation Easement On Wicklund Property And Rescind Resolution No. 20-633

9.4 Environmental Resources - Appointment To Lower Minnesota River Watershed District Board Of Managers

9.5 Parks, Facilities, And Fleet Management - Authorization To Execute Contract Amendment With SEH, Inc., For Professional Services For River To River Greenway Robert Street Crossing

9.6 Parks, Facilities, And Fleet Management - Authorization To Award Bid And Execute Contract With Johnson Controls Inc., Plymouth, MN, For Heritage Library Chiller Replacement

9.7 Transportation - Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Burnsville For City Utility Repairs In County Project 42-149

9.8 Transportation - Authorization To Convey Right Of Way Acquired As Part Of County Project 30-39 To City Of Eagan

9.9 Transportation - Authorization To Execute Contract With SRF Consulting Group For Transportation Planning And Preliminary Engineering Services For County Project 66-15 In Vermillion Township

9.10 Transportation - Authorization To Vacate Excess Right Of Way On County Road 48 In City Of Coates

9.11 Transportation - Approval Of Final Plats Recommended By Plat Commission

REGULAR AGENDA

10. County Board/County Administration

10.1 County Administration – INFORMATION - Update On Coronavirus Public Health Response, Vaccinations, And County Operational Impacts

11. Community Services

11.1 Public Health - Proclamation Of Public Health Week In Dakota County April 5-11, 2021

11.2 Public Health - Acknowledgement Of 2021 Public Health Achievement Awards

12. Interagency Announcements/Reports Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) Dakota Broadband Board

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Legislative Advisory Workgroup Metropolitan Emergency Services Board Minnesota Inter-County Association (MICA) Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Commission National Association of Counties (NACo) Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board Workforce Development Board Others

13. County Manager's Report

14. Information

14.1 See Attachment A - Future Board Meetings And Other Board Activities

15. Adjournment

For more information, call 651-438-4417 Dakota County Board meeting agendas are available online at https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Government/BoardMeetings/Pages/default.aspx Public Comment can be sent to [email protected]

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-4- - Attachment A.pdf Future Board And Other Public Agency Meetings April 6, 2021 Tuesday

9:00 AM - 9:00 AM Dakota County Board of Commissioners Meeting -- Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Boardroom, Hastings or View Live Broadcast https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Government/BoardMeetings/Pages/default.aspx

9:30 AM - 9:30 AM Dakota County General Government and Policy Committee Meeting (or following CB) -- Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Boardroom, Hastings or View Live Broadcast https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Government/BoardMeetings/Pages/default.aspx

April 7, 2021 Wednesday

9:00 AM - 9:00 AM Cannon River Watershed Joint Powers Board -- Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/93749770931?pwd=VW4wOC9PY21wRENBRnFaN0d3Q3IvQT09)

April 8, 2021 Thursday

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM I-35W Solutions Alliance Board Meeting -- Zoom (https://dakotacountymn.zoom.us/j/97034523381?pwd=WWJNQ1Q4TWE1aGExYUdKd3lLVThqZz09)

April 12, 2021 Monday

9:00 AM - 9:00 AM Dakota County Legislative Forum -- Zoom - contact [email protected] for more information

1:30 PM - 1:30 PM GREATER MSP Board of Directors Meeting -- Zoom (https://greatermsp-org.zoom.us/j/92037632749?pwd=Z1ViU0FTZ29OZ2RlMXdnNzF5M3dlUT09)

April 13, 2021 Tuesday

9:00 AM - 9:00 AM Dakota County Community Services Committee of the Whole -- Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Boardroom, Hastings or View Live Broadcast https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Government/BoardMeetings/Pages/default.aspx

10:00 AM - 10:00 AM Dakota County Physical Development Committee of the Whole (or following CS meeting) -- Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Boardroom, Hastings or View Live Broadcast https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Government/BoardMeetings/Pages/default.aspx

11:00 AM - 11:00 AM American Rescue Plan Workshop (or following Physical Development Committee of the Whole) -- Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Boardroom, Hastings or Zoom

Commissioners Calendar – Monitored by Staff 1 3/31/2021 2:18 PM -5- - Attachment A.pdf Future Board And Other Public Agency Meetings April 13, 2021 Continued Tuesday

3:30 PM - 3:30 PM Dakota-Scott Workforce Development Board Executive Committee Meeting -- Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89744523163?pwd=amhmRlF3ZlloREJyVGJ2RnQxbXc4Zz09)

Commissioners Calendar – Monitored by Staff 2 3/31/2021 2:18 PM -6- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021

STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF DAKOTA ) OFFICE OF COUNTY BOARD )

Call To Order And Roll Call Commissioner Mike Slavik Commissioner Kathleen A. Gaylord Commissioner Laurie Halverson Commissioner Joe Atkins Commissioner Liz Workman Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg Commissioner Mary Hamann-Roland

Also in attendance were: Matt Smith, County Manager; Tom Donely, First Assistant County Attorney; and Jeni Reynolds, Sr. Administrative Coordinator to the Board.

Due to the local state of emergency and social distancing, Commissioners participated in this meeting in a hybrid manner, via both virtual and in-person. The Board meeting was conducted under Minn. Stat. § 13D.021. Video and audio of this County Board meeting are available on the Dakota County website.

Pledge Of Allegianc e The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chair Mary Liz Holberg who welcomed everyone and opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Audience Chair Holberg noted that all public comments can be sent to [email protected] No comments were received for this agenda.

21 -137 Approval Of Agenda (Additions/Corrections/Deletions)

Motion: Kathleen A. Gaylord Second: Laurie Halverson

On a motion by Commissioner Kathleen A. Gaylord, seconded by Commissioner Laurie Halverson, the agenda was unanimously approved with the following Request for Board action items being added to the Consent Agenda:

Item 7.3 Authorization To Execute 2021-2022 Labor Agreement With AFSCME Local 693 Unit

Item 7.4 Authorization To Execute 2021-2022 Labor Agreement With AFSCME Local 306 Unit

Item 7.3 Authorization To Execute 2021-2022 Labor Agreement With AFSCME Local 450 Unit

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion: Mary Hamann-Roland Second: Joe Atkins

On a motion by Commissioner Mary Hamann-Roland, seconded by Commissioner Joe Atkins, the amended consent agenda was unanimously approved as follows:

21 -138 Approval Of Minutes Of Meeting Held On March 9, 2021

-7- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 Items Recommended By Board Comm ittee

21 -139 Approval Of Amendments To Dakota County Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee Bylaws And Selection Process And Criteria

WHEREAS, in April 2006, the Dakota County Board established a Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board adopted the Committee Bylaws on May 22, 2007; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board revised the Committee Bylaws on January 2, 2018; and

WHEREAS, staff from Public Services and Revenue Division Administration and Committee members have reviewed the bylaws and selection criteria and recommend amendments.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves such amendments.

21 -140 Adoption Of Policy 2755 Account Receivable, Nonsufficient Payment, Collecti on, And Past -Due Account Write Off

WHEREAS, debts owed to the County are collected through billing and receipting procedures; and

WHEREAS, consistent standards do not exist; and

WHEREAS, the newly drafted policy originated and developed because of a need to consistently apply debt write- off guidelines; and

WHEREAS, the Community Services has separate authority under County Resolution 97-786; and

WHEREAS, the new drafted policy sets standards for collecting money, includes definitions and statutory references, creates authority to write off debt with eight justification categories and five authorized staff levels.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts County Board policy 2755 Account Receivable, Nonsufficient Payment, Collection, and Past-Due Account Write Off.

21 -141 Authorization To Apply F or Minnesota Depa rtment Of Health Women, Infants, And Children Grant, Accept Grant Funds, And Execute Grant Agreement

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners acts as the Community Health Board and has responsibility to prevent disease and disability and to promote and protect the health and safety of County residents; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners has approved the Minnesota Department of Health Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) grant since the onset of the WIC program in Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, since 1978, Dakota County has managed the federally funded Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for the WIC Program, a voluntary program with the purpose to enhance good health care during critical periods of growth and development, prevent occurrence of health problems and improve the health status of participants; and

WHEREAS, the WIC Program has a caseload of approximately 5300 women, infants and children each month, which ensures that families with young children have access to nutrition information and education, counseling, referrals to resources available within the community and through county provided services, and food benefits

-8- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 used to obtain health food from grocery stores who are WIC approved vendors; and

WHEREAS, the target population for the program is at risk for poorer health outcomes that impact brain and physical growth, and development and learning readiness; and

WHEREAS, the WIC grant cycle for administering a local WIC Program is for five years; however, the current grant was to end December 31,2020 but due to the pandemic, the grant cycle was extended for one more year; and

WHEREAS, the next grant cycle begins January 1, 2022, and ends December 31, 2026, and funding for the program is based on the number of participants served each month with the current rate of reimbursement being $18.00 per participant; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Public Health department to apply for the MDH WIC grant application up to $1,300,000 per year for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County Public Health is considering using the funds to support a supervisor, two Coordinators, five Registered Dietitians (RDs), 4 part time RDs, six Nutrition Specialists and administrative staff; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Community Services Director to accept up to $1,300,000 MDH WIC grant funds and execute the grant agreement, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to apply for the Minnesota Department of Health Women, Infants, and Children grant; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Community Services Director to accept up to $1,300,000 Minnesota Department of Health Women, Infants, and Children grant funds, and execute the grant agreement, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That unless the grant program requirements change, the Community Services Division Director is hereby authorized to amend the grant to alter the grant term, accept additional grant funds, consistent with County contracting policies and inclusion of grant funds in future yearly recommended and adopted budgets, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s office as to form.

21 -142 Authorization To Submit Grant Application To Minneso ta Department Of Health For Women, Infants, And Children Peer Mentoring, Accept Grant Funds, Execute Grant Agreement, And Add 1.25 Full-Time Equivalent Grant-Funded Staff

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners acts as the Community Health Board and has responsibility to prevent disease and disability, and to promote and protect the health and safety of County residents; and

WHEREAS, breastfeeding promotion and support are a priority for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program with experts agreeing that it is the best source of nutrition for most infants, reducing the risk of certain health conditions for both infants and mothers; and

WHEREAS, the WIC Peer Breastfeeding Support Program was implemented in Minnesota in 2005 to support mothers who breastfeed and 29 counties having a Peer Breastfeeding Program currently; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County would like to launch a program where the major focus is to have peer counselors

-9- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 work with other mothers to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is looking to hire five peer counselors, who each work approximately 10 hours a week, recruited from the communities they serve, often speaking the same language and having similar life circumstances and experiences as their clients; and

WHEREAS, peer counselors are familiar with the resources available to WIC participants and the questions a new breastfeeding mother may ask, while instructed to recognize when to refer mothers to other resources when issues outside their scope of practice arise; and

WHEREAS, peer counselors are trained in the management of normal breastfeeding and in client-centered counseling skills, striving to help each mother reach her personal breastfeeding goals; and

WHEREAS, on January 27, 2021, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) notified the Minnesota counties of its intent to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for application for its WIC Peer Mentoring Grant; and

WHEREAS, by April 16, 2021, Dakota County will submit its application for the MDH WIC Peer Mentoring grant RFP up to $130,000 annually with a total of up to $650,000 over the 5-year grant cycle for the period of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County Public Health plans to use the funds to hire five peer counselors working 10 hours per week and .35 FTE WIC Coordinator time; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Public Health Department to apply for the MDH WIC Peer Mentoring grant through the RFP process; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Community Services Director to accept up to $130,000 annually with a total of up to $650,000 over the 5-year grant cycle for MDH WIC Peer Mentoring grant funds, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026, and execute the grant agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Public Health Department to submit an application to the Minnesota Department of Health for Women, Infants, and Children Peer Mentoring grant through its Request for Proposal process; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to accept up to $130,000 annually with a total of up to $650,000 over the 5-year grant cycle from the Minnesota Department of Health Women, Infants, and Children Peer Mentoring grant funds, effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026, and execute the grant agreement; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to use the grant funds of up to $130,000 annually with a total of up to $650,000 over the 5-year grant cycle to cover expenses for 1.25 full-time equivalent employees in the Public Health Department; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That unless the grant program requirements change, the Community Services Division Director is hereby authorized to amend the grant to alter the grant term, accept additional grant funds and continue grant-funded full-time equivalents (if relevant), consistent with County contracting policies and inclusion of grant funds in future yearly recommended and adopted budgets, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s office as to form.

21 -143 Ratification Of Application For Strong Foundations Family Home Visiting Grant, And Authorization To Accept Grant Funds, Execute Grant Agreement, Add 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent Grant-Funded Employee, And Amend 2021 Public Health Budget

-10- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 WHEREAS, the mission of the Family Health program is to prevent, promote and protect the health of mothers, infants and children, with a focus on the whole family, reaching across multiple ages, communities, settings and partners; and

WHEREAS, Public Health has a long history of providing home visiting to pregnant mothers and parenting families in the County with Public Health nurses providing assessment and intervention, and working with other home visiting staff to target specific needs of families; and

WHEREAS, family home visiting is a proven prevention strategy with measurable outcomes that should be offered to every family who meets the criteria; and

WHEREAS, the family home visiting program guides it’s work by adhering to two evidence-based models, which are The Healthy Families America (HFA) model and the new Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting (MECSH) model which was adopted by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) in 2019 and fully implemented in Dakota County on January 1, 2021; and

WHEREAS, to increase the availability of evidence-based home visiting models and to support and expand family home visiting services throughout Minnesota, MDH released a Request for Proposal for the Strong Foundations Grant of which Dakota County applied for in early February and was awarded full funding in the amount of $370,863; and

WHEREAS, the Strong Foundations Grant was competitive and is effective April 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022, with additional funding made available from the MDH to extend beyond 2022; and

WHEREAS, the goal of this grant is to support and sustain MECSH, align both the HFA and MESCH models to address the growing complexity of the family health program, and continue to show strong outcomes for families in Dakota County; and

WHEREAS, to manage the grant and provide supervision for family home visiting staff, MDH agreed to fund a 1.0 FTE Operations Manager from April 2021 through June 2021 and then a .6 FTE from July 2021 through December 2022; and

WHEREAS, the MDH will amend our current Maternal Infant Early Child Home Visiting (MIECHV) grant to fund the additional .4 FTE needed on July 1, 2021, to make the Operations Manager position whole, and staff plans to take this action to the County Board in April 2021 for authorization; and

WHEREAS, a portion of the levy funded public health nurses (PHNs) doing the work related to this grant will be offset by the Strong Foundations grant funding.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby ratifies the application to the Minnesota Department of Health for the Strong Foundations Grant; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to accept grant funds in the amount of $370,863, effective April 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to fund a 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) Operations Manager from April 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021, 1.0 FTE Operations Manager from April 2021 through June 2021 and then a .6 FTE from July 2021 through December 2022; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a portion of the levy funded public health nurses doing the work related to this grant and program expenses will be offset by grant funding; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That unless the grant program requirements change, the Community Services Division Director is hereby authorized to amend the grant to alter the grant term, accept additional grant funds and

-11- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 continue grant funded full-time equivalents, consistent with County contracting policies, and inclusion of grant funds in future yearly recommended and adopted budgets, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2021 Public Health Adopted Budget is hereby amended as follows:

Expense Personnel Costs (1.0 FTE for 3 months) $ 32,435 Personnel Costs (0.6 FTE for 6 months) $ 38,922 Program Expenses $ 12,854 Total Expense $ 84,211

Revenue Strong Foundations Revenue $169,565 Use of Fund Balance ($ 85,354) Total Revenue $ 84,211

21 -144 Authorization To Amend 2021 Social Services Budget For Emergency Solutions Grant Corona virus Fu nds

WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted on March 27, 2020, appropriated $4 billion in Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus (ESG-CV) funds to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, these funds are administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and must be used for activities that prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus; and

WHEREAS, because Dakota County is classified as an “urban county” (having a population over 200,000), Dakota County (the County) received a special allocation of ESG-CV funds in addition to the annual entitlement funds received by the County; and

WHEREAS, the ESG-CV funds must adhere to the original program rules in addition to addressing the impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) administers the entitlement ESG funds on behalf of Dakota County; and

WHEREAS, the ESG-CV funds must address the needs of individuals or families who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness because of the coronavirus and must support those eligible activities that mitigate the impacts of COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, the proposed activities include emergency shelter, rental assistance to individuals and families at-risk of homelessness, stabilization services for these same groups, costs associated with the Homeless Management Information System, and grant administration; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 20-597 (December 1, 2020), the 2019 Action Plan for federal funds was amended by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners with Dakota County receiving $2,109,564 of the ESG-CV funds; and

WHEREAS, the grant agreement with HUD for the ESG-CV funds was executed on January 7, 2021, and all ESG-CV funds must be fully expended by January 6, 2023; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County Social Services will be using part of the ESG-CV allocation to fund shelter activities through 2021 and into 2022.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves an

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Expense Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus Funds $1,784,417 Total Expense $1,784,417

Revenue Emergency Solutions Grant Coronavirus Funds $1,784,417 Total Revenue $1,784,417

21 -145 Authorization To Respond To Request For Assessment Of Nee d/Letter Of Support From Sutton Outpatient Services

WHEREAS, under Minnesota Rule 9530.6800, the need for additional or expanded chemical dependency treatment programs must be determined, in part, based, on the recommendation of the county board of commissioners of the county in which the program will be located and the documentation submitted by the applicant at the time of application; and

WHEREAS, under Minnesota Rule 9530.6810, when an applicant for licensure for chemical dependency treatment services requests a written statement of support for a proposed chemical dependency treatment program, the county board of commissioners of the county in which the program is to be located shall submit a statement to the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner that either supports or does not support the need for the applicant’s program; and

WHEREAS, on February 3, 2021, Dakota County received a request from Robert Sutton, Owner at Sutton Outpatient Services, requesting a written statement that supports the need for the program; and

WHEREAS, local needs assessment information suggests a need for the type of chemical dependency treatment services proposed; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is not taking any positions about Sutton Outpatient Service’s qualifications or ability to meet identified needs; and

WHEREAS, DHS will process Sutton Outpatient Service’s request for a license to provide an outpatient chemical dependency program in their location in Dakota County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to issue a letter to the Minnesota Department of Human Services stating the following: “Please consider this letter as Dakota County’s support for an outpatient chemical dependency program in Dakota County as proposed by Sutton Outpatient Services.”

21 -146 Authorization To Amend 2021 Parks Capital Improvement Program Bu dget For Minnesota Board Of Water And Soil Resources Grant For Spring Lake Park Reserve Ravine Stabilization Project

WHEREAS, Spring Lake is a portion of Pool 2 of the Mississippi River located three miles upstream of U.S. Lock and Dam No. 2 at Hastings; and

WHEREAS, two large ravines within Dakota County’s Spring Lake Park Reserve (SLPR) are actively eroding, which has resulted in sedimentation damages to public and private property, including natural resource features within SLPR and the Mississippi River; and

WHEREAS, the Clean Water Fund is a state grant program administered by Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) and is made available to local government units annually via a competitive grant application process; and

-13- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 WHEREAS, staff developed preliminary project plans, estimated water quality benefits and costs, and prepared a Clean Water Fund grant application to BWSR; and

WHEREAS, the proposed improvements to alleviate ravine erosion include tree removals, earthwork, riprap, storm sewer, and vegetation restoration; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 20-393 (August 18, 2020), staff received authorization to submit a grant application for the Ravine Stabilization Project in the amount of $452,250; and

WHEREAS, the grant program requires a 25 percent match by Dakota County, in the amount of $113,063; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County was notified in January 2021 that the BWSR approved its grant request in the amount of $452,250; and

WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the 2021 Parks Capital Improvement Program budget to provide sufficient matching funds for the grant.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby amends the 2021 Parks Capital Improvement Program Adopted Budget to reflect the anticipated revenues and expenditures associated with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources grant for Spring Lake Park Reserve Ravine Stabilization Project as follows:

Expense Spring Lake Park Reserve Ravine Stabilization Project $565,313 Parks Capital Improvement Program: General Grant Match Set aside ($113,063) Total Expense $452,250

Revenue Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Grant $452,250 Total Revenue $452,250

21 -147 Authorization To Schedule Public Hearing To Receive Comments On Proposed Amendme nts To Ordinance No. 114, Well And Water Supply Management

WHEREAS, it is a goal of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners to maintain County ordinance regulatory authority that effectively minimizes potential negative impacts to the public’s health, safety, and welfare and the environment of Dakota County; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners desires to amend Dakota County Ordinance No. 114, Well and Water Supply Management, for the purposes of ensuring that large groundwater appropriation requests are sustainable and limit groundwater exports in accordance with the 2020–2030 Dakota County Groundwater Plan; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County Environmental Resources Department staff, in consultation with the Dakota County Attorney’s Office and Minnesota Department of Health, have prepared amendments to Ordinance No. 114, Well and Water Supply Management; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners wishes to make these amendments effective immediately upon adoption; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing is requested for April 20, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., to receive comments on the proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 114, Well and Water Supply Management; and

WHEREAS, meetings of the County Board are held in the Boardroom, Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN, except due to the ongoing impacts from the COVID-19 virus, the Board is conducting public

-14- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 meetings via telephone or other electronic means pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.021 and will continue to do so as long as it is not practical or prudent to hold in-person meetings because of the COVID-19 health pandemic emergency declared under Minn. Stat. Chapter 12 by the Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the Dakota County Board of Commissioners pursuant to Res. No. 20-139; and

WHEREAS, updated information on the manner of the public meeting can be found on the Dakota County website at www.dakotacounty.us; and

WHEREAS, the public may submit comments for the public hearing via email to [email protected] ; and

WHEREAS, if the April 20, 2021, County Board meeting is conducted via telephone or other electronic means, Dakota County will provide the public the ability to participate and hear all discussion and comments during the public hearing by telephone or other electronic means; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County continues to work to improve the technology and process for remote participation for public meetings during this local emergency and will provide notice of any change in the process.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby schedules a public hearing for April 20, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., in the Boardroom, Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN, or via telephone or other electronic means if necessary due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

21 -148 Authorization To Execute Metro Mississi ppi East Watershed -Based Implementat ion Funding Grant Agreement And Amend Environmental Resources Department Budget

WHEREAS, watershed-based implementation funding (WBIF) is an alternative to the traditional project-by-project competitive process often used to fund water quality improvement projects; and

WHEREAS, the purpose of WBIF funding is to supplement existing funding to accelerate clean water activities (practices, projects, and programs) toward advancing Minnesota’s water resources goals through prioritized and targeted cost-effective actions with measurable water quality results; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County qualifies for this funding since it recently adopted the State-approved 2020–2030 Dakota County Groundwater Plan, authorized under Minn. Stat. § 103B.255; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County was allocated $54,274 toward executing activities identified in the implementation section of the 2020–2030 Groundwater Plan in the Metro Mississippi East Watershed; and

WHEREAS, activities funded include (1) “Smart Salt” training and certification for road maintenance, parking lots and sidewalks, and property owners and managers in collaboration with Washington County to help prevent chloride contamination and (2) cost-share grants for well sealing of unused wells; and

WHEREAS, a minimum 10 percent match is required, which is $5,428; and

WHEREAS, the grant funding expires December 31, 2023.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Environmental Resources Department Director to execute the Metro Mississippi East Watershed-Based Implementation Funding grant agreement with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources subject to approval of the grant agreements as to form by the County Attorney’s Office; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2021 Environmental Resources Operating budget is hereby amended as follows:

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Expense MS East Metro WBIF (Well Seal Grants) $51,274 MS East Metro WBIF (Smart Salt Training) $ 3,000 Total Expense $54,274

Revenue MN Board of Soil & Water Resources $54,274 Total Revenue $54,274

21 -149 Authorization To Apply For, Accept, And Execute Grant With Minnesota Departme nt Of Nat ural Resources For Trail Improvements Within Thompson County Park

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopted the Thompson County Park Master Plan and Natural Resource Management Plan by Resolution No. 20-037 (January 21, 2020); and

WHEREAS, the initial phase of Master Plan improvements is currently in final design with construction expected to begin in the Spring of 2021; and

WHEREAS, while the scope of the project intends to meet the highest priority needs, certain five-year improvements were excluded from the scope because they exceed available revenues; and

WHEREAS, among these improvements are enhancements to the park’s trail between Thompson Park Center and the River to River Greenway that would complete an accessible connection from Butler Avenue, through the park’s new central plaza and play area, to the River to River Greenway and the regional trail system beyond; and

WHEREAS, the preliminary cost estimate for the trail enhancement package is $165,000; and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Local Trail Connections Program provides grants to local units of government to promote short trail connections, and enhancement of the trail connection within the park aligns with the scope and funding level of the grant program; and

WHEREAS, the maximum grant award is $150,000 and would require a County match of 25 percent; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends that Dakota County apply to the Local Trail Connections Program for the enhancement of the trail connection between Thompson Park Center and the River to River Greenway.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the submission of an application for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Local Trail Connections Program for an amount not to exceed $150,000 for the enhancement of the trail connection within Thompson County Park; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That, if awarded, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Director of Parks, Facilities, and Fleet Management to execute a grant agreement with the Department of Natural Resources, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That, if awarded, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorize amendment of the Adopted 2021 Parks Capital Improvement Program to recognize the grant revenue and allocate funds from the Grant Match set aside to the project to satisfy the grant requirements.

21 -150 Authorization For Revocation Of "Non -Existing" County State Ai d Highway 5 In City Of Burnsville

WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 11-597 (December 13, 2011), the County Board authorized execution of a joint

-16- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 powers agreement (JPA) for County Project (CP) 5-41 with the City of Burnsville for right of way acquisition, construction, and maintenance; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with JPA No. #14633, by Resolution No. 11-597 (December 13, 2011), the City of Burnsville agreed to take possession and jurisdiction of the drainage and ponding easements, permanent right of way for city streets, and real estate interests acquired in excess of what is needed for CP 5-41 purposes; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with JPA No. #14633, the County and the City have agreed that the future connection north of Trunk Highway (TH) 13 to the Interstate 35W and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 32 (Cliff Road) Interchange will be a local City Street; and

WHEREAS, the County must revoke a portion of Commissioners Order No. 57307 for Extension to CSAH 5; and

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 162.02, subd. 10 states that CSAHs may be abandoned, changed, or revoked by joint action of the County board and the commissioner and that, if a CSAH is established or located within the limits of a city, it shall not be abandoned, changed, or revoked without the concurrence of the governing body of such city, provided that any CSAH established or located within a city may be abandoned, or revoked without concurrence if the city refuses or neglects for a period of one year after submittal to approve plans for the construction of such highway which plans conform to the construction standards provided in the commissioner’s rules; and

WHEREAS, the Transportation Director/County Engineer recommends revoking a portion of Commissioner’s Order No. 57307 for Extension to CSAH 5.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby revokes County State Aid Status, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota for the segments of roadway as follows:

REVOCATION OF COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY NO. 5 Beginning at a point on Trunk Highway No. 13 in the City of Burnsville, said point located 935 feet east and 720 feet south of the north quarter corner of section 14, township 115 north, range 21 west; thence northerly approximately 2,600 feet; thence northeasterly on a curve for approximately 1,400 feet; thence easterly to the FAI 35 Interchange located near the east quarter corner of section 33, township 27 north, range 24 west, and there terminating

;and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Dakota County Transportation Director/County Engineer to forward two certified copies of this resolution to the Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation for approval; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the County Board Chair and the Clerk to the County Board are hereby authorized to execute the Revocation of a Portion of County State Aid Highway 5 Right of Way with the City of Burnsville, in a form approved by the County Attorney’s Office, releasing the County’s interest in the right of way for the above described segment of (non-existing) road in Burnsville.

21-151 Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Apple Valley For County Project 99 -14, North Creek Greenway And Tunnel, County State Aid Highway 42 Multiuse Trail, In City Of Apple Valley

WHEREAS, to promote a safe and efficient transportation system throughout Dakota County, the County is the lead agency partnering with the City of Apple Valley (City) on County Project (CP) 99-14; and

WHEREAS, CP 99-14 will design and construct a segment of multiuse trail along County State Aid Highway (CSAH 42) in Apple Valley; and

WHEREAS, CP-14 will also design and construct a segment of the North Creek Greenway, including a pedestrian

-17- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 tunnel underneath CSAH 42 in Apple Valley; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency for CP 99-14; and

WHEREAS, the City of Apple Valley is cooperating with the County on each stage of CP 99-14; and

WHEREAS, applicable elements of CP 99-14 will be shared 85 percent County funds and 15 percent City funds in accordance with adopted County Policy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute a joint powers agreement with the City of Apple Valley to identify costs and responsibilities for construction and operation of the greenway trail, pedestrian tunnel, and multiuse trail, in accordance with County policy, for County Project 99-14, in the City of Apple Valley, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

21 -152 Scheduling Of Publ ic H earing For Dakota County Fiscal Year 2021 Action Pl an For Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, And Emergency Solutions Grant Programs

WHEREAS, Dakota County is an Entitlement County for funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program and a Participating Jurisdiction for the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) administers the CDBG, ESG, and HOME programs on behalf of Dakota County, thereby requiring agreements between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Dakota County for the CDBG, ESG, and HOME funds and between Dakota County and the Dakota County CDA for CDBG, ESG, and HOME program administration; and

WHEREAS, HUD further requires the development and submission of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 One-Year Action Plan that proposes allocation of the annual CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds to local governments and housing providers in the County; and

WHEREAS, CDA staff has worked with participating communities to identify CDBG, HOME, and ESG activities for FY 2021; and

WHEREAS, the proposed activities to receive HUD funds meet the housing and community development priorities identified in the approved 2020–2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County FY 2021 CDBG allocation is $1,910,573; the Dakota County FY 2021 HOME allocation is $982,861 (Consortium total of $3,275,274) including program income; and the Dakota County FY 2021 ESG allocation is $164,454; and

WHEREAS, CDA staff recommends allocating FY 2021 CDBG funds to 25 eligible activities for the 12 cities with populations more than 10,000 with direct allocation funding, one eligible activity with competitive pool funds for cities and townships with populations less than 10,000, and five Countywide activities; and

WHEREAS, CDA staff recommends allocating FY 2021 HOME funds to three eligible activities as follows: a future affordable housing development at a site to be determined (70%), Community Housing Development Organization activities (15%), and grant administration (15%); and

WHEREAS, CDA staff recommends allocating FY 2021 ESG funds to four eligible activities as follows: rapid re- housing activities (76%), emergency shelter operations (16%), Homeless Management Information Systems (0.5%) and grant administration (7.5%); and

WHEREAS, the requested public hearing is to receive comments and inform the public on the draft Dakota County FY 2021 One-Year Action Plan that outlines the strategies and objectives for the proposed allocation of

-18- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 FY 2021 CDBG, ESG, and HOME funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby schedules a public hearing for April 20, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room, Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN, to receive comments on the Dakota County Fiscal Year 2021 One-Year Action Plan, including proposed Community Development Block Grant Program activities with a budget of $1,910,573, HOME Investment Partnerships Program activities with a budget of $982,861 (Consortium total of $3,275,274) including program income, and Emergency Solutions Grant Program activities with an anticipated budget of $164,454; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Dakota County staff is hereby authorized and directed to work with the Dakota County Community Development Agency to publish the public hearing notice in the Dakota County Tribune and the Star Tribune and to post said notice on the websites of the participating cities, the Dakota County Community Development Agency website at www.dakotacda.org, and the Dakota County website at www.dakotacounty.us

21 -153 Authorization To Acquire Regional Greenway Corridor From Roc kport LLC

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 11-517 (October 18, 2011), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved the North Creek Regional Greenway (Greenway) Master Plan; and

WHEREAS, the Greenway travels 14 miles from Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan and Apple Valley south through the cities of Lakeville and Farmington to Whitetail Woods Regional Park in Empire Township; and

WHEREAS, the Rockport LLC (Rockport) property, legally defined as “Outlot B, Orchard Place, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County Minnesota,” consists of a 30-foot wide, 1,550-foot long corridor in the City of Apple Valley; and

WHEREAS, a single independent appraisal was completed by the County and Rockport for Outlot B of the Rockport LLC property and was reviewed and approved by County staff and representatives from Rockport; and

WHEREAS, Rockport is willing to sell the 1.17-acre property for the $285,000 appraised value; and

WHEREAS, the total estimated cost to acquire property from Rockport, including an estimated $5,000 for closing costs, is $290,000; and

WHEREAS, Rockport has agreed to grade the trail corridor for future paving at no cost to the County during development of the site; and

WHEREAS, it is expected that the Metropolitan Council (MC) Acquisition Opportunity Fund (AOF) program will have additional new funds available after July 1, 2021, for the County grant request; and

WHEREAS, Rockport has agreed to delay the acquisition to accommodate a County AOF reimbursement request to the MC after July 1, 2021; and

WHEREAS the Physical Development Director is required to sign the purchase agreement to acquire the Rockport property; and

WHEREAS, the 2021 Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget includes adequate fund balance for County match of MC AOF requests, and a CIP budget amendment is required; and

WHEREAS, the final acquisition costs of the Rockport property will be determined after the settlement statement is finalized and all associated acquisition expenses have been invoiced.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the expenditure of up to $290,000, including an estimated $5,000 in closing costs, to acquire the 1.17-acre Rockport

-19- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 property in the City of Apple Valley; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute the purchase agreement to acquire 1.17 acres from Rockport, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the submission of an Acquisition Opportunity Fund grant request to the Metropolitan Council for acquisition of the Rockport property and associated costs; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2021 Parks Capital Improvement Program budget is hereby amended as follows:

Expense Acquisition of the Rockport property $290,000 Total Expense $290,000

Revenue Metropolitan Council Acquisition Opportunity Fund $217,500 County Metropolitan Council Acquisition Opportunity Fund match $ 72,500 Total Revenue $290,000

; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That following acquisition of the Rockport property, staff will submit the necessary forms and documentation to the Metropolitan Council to receive approximately $217,500 of reimbursement funds which will be returned to the 2021 Parks Capital Improvement Program.

21 -154 Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreemen t With City Of West St. Paul For River To River Greenway: Garlough/Marthaler Park Segment

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 15-431 (August 25, 2015), the County Board adopted the River to River Greenway Master Plan; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 16-177 (March 22, 2016), the County Board authorized a joint powers agreement (JPA) with the City of West St. Paul for a feasibility study of the River to River Greenway: Garlough/Marthaler Park segment; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 20-315 (July 14, 2020), the County Board authorized a JPA with the City of West St. Paul for the final design and bid documents for the River to River Greenway: Garlough/Marthaler Park segment; and

WHEREAS, the reconstruction of the Garlough/Marthaler Park segment is a priority project along the River to River Greenway; and

WHEREAS, construction costs will be shared between Dakota County and the City; and

WHEREAS, the City of West St. Paul will provide necessary land control for Dakota County to maintain corridor as a regional greenway; and

WHEREAS, the construction bid and administration cost is $702,268; and

WHEREAS, the City of West St. Paul will contribute $150,000; and

-20- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 WHEREAS, the City of West St. Paul will provide staff in-kind services to manage project; and

WHEREAS, a Supplemental Maintenance Agreement will be prepared prior to Dakota County assuming ongoing maintenance and operations; and

WHEREAS, the total cost of the joint powers agreement is $579,881.40 including five percent contingency; and

WHEREAS, sufficient revenues are available in the Greenway Collaborative set aside in the Adopted 2021 Parks Capital Improvement Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager, or their designee, to execute a joint powers agreement with City of West St. Paul to fund the construction of the River to River Greenway: Garlough/Marthaler Parks segment for the period of March 23, 2021, through December 31, 2022, as presented in the term sheet dated March 23, 2021, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

County Board/County Administra tion

21 -155 Appointment To Extension Committee

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints the following individual to the Extension Committee for a two-term ending December 31, 2022:

District Name

4 James Ehrmann

; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the term end date was adjusted for staggered terms.

21 -156 Scheduling Of Dakota County Board Of Commissioners Preparation For American Rescue Plan Workshop

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby schedules a Preparation For American Rescue Plan Workshop for April 13, 2021, following the Physical Development Committee of the Whole meeting, in the Boardroom, Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN or via telephone or other electronic means if necessary due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, to discuss interests or priorities for strategic areas of investment using American Rescue Plan and related funds.

21-157 Authorization To Execute 2021-2022 Labor Agreement With AFSCME Local 693 Unit

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the appropriate County officials to execute the Labor Agreement with the AFSCME Local 693 unit for the period January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and those contract modifications submitted to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners dated March 23, 2021, and subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

21-158 Authorization To Execute 2021-2022 Labor Agreement With AFSCME Local 306 Unit

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the appropriate County officials to execute the Labor Agreement with the AFSCME Local 306 unit for the period January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and those contract

-21- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 modifications submitted to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners dated March 23, 2021, and subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

21-159 Authorization To Execute 2021-2022 Labor Agreement With AFSCME Local 450 Unit

BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the appropriate County officials to execute the Labor Agreement with the AFSCME Local 450 unit for the period January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and those contract modifications submitted to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners dated March 23, 2021, and subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Community Services

21 -160 Authorization To Execute Service Contracts With Cities Of Eagan And Hastings For Provision Of Law Enforcement Service For COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 20-139 (March 20, 2020), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved the continuation of the declared local state of emergency as required by Minn. Stat. § 12.29 regarding COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners acts as the Community Health Board and has responsibility to prevent disease and disability and to promote and protect the health and safety of County residents; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County Public Health is managing vaccination clinic processes which include vaccine inventory and distribution, client appointment scheduling and data reporting and are providing vaccinations for priority groups identified by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH); and

WHEREAS, the County has operated vaccination clinics at the Western Service Center and the Northern Service Center; and

WHEREAS, beginning on March 31, 2021, the clinics will be consolidated at the Metcalf Middle School (Metcalf) located at 2250 Diffley Road, Eagan, Minnesota, operating Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each week thru June 30, 2021; and

WHEREAS, to provide for the safety of the public obtaining a vaccine and staff operating the vaccine clinic, the City of Eagan Police Department will provide security services during the clinics; and

WHEREAS, to provide access to a broader population in Dakota County, the County will operate a smaller vaccination clinic at the Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings on Tuesdays beginning April 13, 2021, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm thru June 30, 2021; and

WHEREAS, to provide for the safety of the public obtaining a vaccine and staff operating the vaccine clinic, the City of Hastings Police Department will provide security services during the clinics; and

WHEREAS, depending on vaccine demand and availability the schedules for the schedules at the clinics may be adjusted; and

WHEREAS, the costs associated with security provided at the vaccination clinics are eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding; and

WHEREAS, a service contract is necessary to establish the eligibility for FEMA fund; and

WHEREAS, the respective Police Departments will manage, control and direct the assigned law enforcement

-22- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 officers providing security services; and

WHEREAS, the County will pay the City of Eagan $88.50 per hour per license peace officer and the rate for the City of Hasting will be approximately $90.00 per hour per licensed peace officer; and

WHEREAS, the service contract will be in an amount not to exceed $75,000 with Eagan and $25,000 with Hastings; and

WHEREAS, the County has authority to enter into the service contracts pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 12.37.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager to execute a service contract with the City of Eagan for provision of law enforcement services for COVID-19 vaccination clinics in an amount not to exceed $75,000, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney’s Office; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Manager to execute a service contract with the City of Hastings for provision of law enforcement services for COVID-19 vaccination clinics in an amount not to exceed $40,000, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney’s Office; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the service contracts shall contain a provision that allows the County to immediately terminate the contract in the event that funds from county, state, or federal sources are not appropriated at a level sufficient to allow payment of the amounts due; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorize the County Manager to extend the service contract for either or both locations if the vaccination clinics continue to operate beyond June 30, 2021, under the same terms and conditions.

Operations, Management And Budget

Report On Invoices Paid In February 2021

This item was on the agenda for informational purposes only.

Physical Development

21 -161 Author ization To Execute Contract With Dakota Electric Association For Installation Of Street Lighting Along County State Aid Highway 30 For County Project 30-39 In City Of Eagan

WHEREAS, Dakota County, the City of Eagan (City), and Independent School District (ISD) 196 are partnering on County Project (CP) 30-39 (Project); and

WHEREAS, the Project includes the segment of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 30 from approximately 1,100 feet east of CSAH 43 (Lexington Avenue) to 400 feet east of Braddock Trail; and

WHEREAS, the purpose and need for the Project is to increase pedestrian safety and connections, provide safe facilities, lower vehicle speeds, and reduce pedestrian and vehicle conflict points; and

WHEREAS, to address the purpose and need for the Project, the County is proposing to reconstruct and narrow CSAH 30 (Diffley Road) to a two-lane divided highway, construct two single-lane roundabouts at Daniel Drive and Braddock Trail, construct a new school access road, and make pedestrian improvements; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County, the City, and ISD 196 are partnering on final design for CP 30-39; and

-23- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 WHEREAS, the County is the lead agency for the Project (design, right of way, and construction); and

WHEREAS, the final design includes street lighting at the proposed roundabouts along Diffley Road at Daniel Drive and Braddock Trail, two streetlights at the Diffley Marketplace crossing and pedestrian scale lighting from the Diffley Marketplace crossing to the Braddock Trail roundabout; and

WHEREAS, Dakota Electric Association has provided an estimate of $252,254.69 for installation of roundabout lighting, the lighting for the Diffley Marketplace pedestrian crossing, pedestrian scale lighting along Diffley Road in the school zone area and the necessary electrical connections (e.g., control cabinets, transformers, pedestals); and

WHEREAS, the cost participation for roundabout lighting, marked pedestrian crossing lighting, and lighting along county highway trails within school zones will be in accordance with the adopted Cost Share Policy F.17 Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Power Costs and Maintenance Responsibilities; and

WHEREAS, the County’s cost share is 85 percent ($214,416.49) and the City’s share is 15 percent ($37,838.20) of the total lighting cost; and

WHEREAS, County staff recommends executing a contract with Dakota Electric Association for installation of street lighting along CSAH 30 for CP 30-39.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute a contract with Dakota Electric Association in the amount not to exceed $252,254.69 for installation of street lighting along County State Aid Highway 30 for County Project 30-39, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

21 -162 Authorization To Execute Agreement With City Of Apple Valley For Traffic Signal At County State Aid Highway 31 (Pilot Knob) And 155Th Street

WHEREAS, to promote a safe and efficient operation of the highway system throughout Dakota County, the County is partnering with the City of Apple Valley for a project to install a traffic signal system at the intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 31 (Pilot Knob) and 155th Street; and

WHEREAS, installation of the traffic signal is justified and the appropriate traffic control for this intersection of CSAH 31 and 155th Street in consideration of traffic and signalized coordination along CSAH 31; and

WHEREAS, the City is the lead agency for the project to install the signal system at CSAH 31 and 155th Street; and

WHEREAS, the City will be issued a permit for CP 31-105, the installation of the traffic signal, and all other necessary geometric improvements; and

WHEREAS, the City will be responsible for all costs for design, construction, equipment, and inspection of the traffic signal installation, including County supplied materials for connection to the County fiber network; and

WHEREAS, County and City costs for power and maintenance will be in accordance with the adopted Cost Share Policy (Policy F.17 Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Power Costs and Maintenance Responsibilities), such that the County and City will each be responsible for 50 percent of the power costs of the traffic signal, including attached street lighting, and the City will be responsible for streetlight maintenance and signal painting; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Dakota County Transportation Plan (Policy M.13), staff recommends County Board authorization to permit the City of Apple Valley to install a traffic control signal system at CSAH 31 and 155th Street for County Project 31-105; and

WHEREAS, a joint powers agreement with the City of Apple Valley is needed for signal installation and to define

-24- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 operation and maintenance costs and responsibilities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the installation of a traffic control signal system at the intersection of County State Aid Highway 31 (Pilot Knob Road) and 155th Street, in the City of Apple Valley in accordance with Dakota County Transportation Plan (Policy M.13); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute a joint powers agreement with the City of Apple Valley for County Project 31- 105 for the installation and maintenance of a traffic signal at the intersection of County State Aid Highway 31 (Pilot Knob Road) and 155th Street, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

21 -163 Authorizati on To Award And Execute Contract With JL Theis Inc., For County Project 32 -105

WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County (County) is partnering with the City of Eagan (City) on County Project (CP) 32-105; and

WHEREAS, CP 32-105 includes traffic signal replacement and ADA improvements at the intersection of County State Aid Highway 32 and Cliff Lake / Rahn Cliff Road; and

WHEREAS, the County is lead agency for CP 32-105 with construction anticipated to begin April 2021; and

WHEREAS, the Transportation Capital Improvement Project (CIP) “Signal Project Various Locations” line item has sufficient funds for design, signal equipment and construction for CP 32-105; and

WHEREAS, the project was advertised, and four responsive bids were received and tabulated on February 23, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the bid from JL Theis Inc., in the amount of $702,961.36 was the lowest responsive and responsible bid received; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends awarding the bid to JL Theis Inc.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby awards the bid to and authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute the contract with JL Theis Inc., for County Project 32-105, in the amount of $702,961.36 based on their low bid, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

21 -164 Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Farmington For County Pro ject 50 -30, Sidewalk Improvements, In City Of Farmington

WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, including intermodal transportation opportunities, Dakota County is Partnering with the City of Farmington on sidewalk improvements on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 50 (Elm Street); and

WHEREAS, the proposed improvements include constructing new pedestrian ramps to meet American Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, removal of the direct access from CSAH 50 at the Dakota Motors building, and sidewalk removal and replacement; and

WHEREAS, the improvements are part of a larger project the City of Farmington is completing in the downtown area; and

WHEREAS, the City is the lead agency on the project; and

-25- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 WHEREAS, the cost participation for trail and sidewalks will be in accordance with the adopted Cost Share Policy F8, Multi-Use Trails and Sidewalk Maintenance; and

WHEREAS, the County is responsible for 100 percent of the costs associated with the repair and replacement of the sidewalk; and

WHEREAS, the estimated cost of County Project 50-30 is $140,000; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends entering into a joint powers agreement (JPA) with the City of Farmington for costs associated with sidewalk improvement on CSAH 50.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to enter into a joint powers agreement with the City of Farmington for County Project 50-30, for sidewalk construction and replacement in accordance with Dakota County’s adopted cost-share policy, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

21 -165 Authorization To Execute Agreement No. 1045337 With Minnesota Department Of Transportation For Trunk Highway 316 Detour

WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) on State Project (SP) No. 1926-22; and

WHEREAS, construction work will begin in 2021 on Trunk Highway (TH) 316, constructing three roundabouts, adding pedestrian facilities, and installing medians between the junction of TH 61 and Michael Avenue; and

WHEREAS, detours will divert TH 316 traffic onto CSAH 54 (Ravenna Trail) and CSAH 91 (Nicolai Avenue) during construction; and

WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 161.25 authorizes the Commissioner of Transportation to designate any public street or highway as a temporary TH detour when it is determined that such detour is necessary for the construction or maintenance of any TH; and

WHEREAS, MnDOT Agreement No. 1045337 allows the State to reimburse the County approximately $16,264 for the road life consumed by the detour based on the income determined by the “Gas Tax Method” in accordance with the Detour Management Study Final Report; and

WHEREAS, executing this agreement is necessary for the State to reimburse the County for road consumption from the detour and for the project to continue; and

WHEREAS, the $16,264 will be deposited in the Transportation Capital Improvement Program fund; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends entering into Agreement No. 1045337 with MnDOT to accept reimbursement for SP 1921-102 TH 3 detour on CSAHs 54 and 91.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute Agreement No. 1045337 with the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota for the County to receive the State’s reimbursement of $16,264 for the road life consumed by the Trunk Highway 316 detour through State Project 1926-22, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

21 -166 Approval Of Final Plats Recommended By Plat Commission

WHEREAS, new subdivisions adjoining County highways are reviewed under the Dakota County Contiguous Plat

-26- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 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:

VERMILLION ACRES Hastings

21 -167 Authorization To Execute 2021 Lease Agreement For Agricultural Use Of County Property

WHEREAS, Dakota County has historically leased portions of unimproved County-owned parkland for interim agricultural purposes until such time that it can be converted to its highest and best use according to approved master plans; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 12-526 (October 23, 2012), the County Board directed staff to use a competitive sealed-bid process for leasing County-owned property for agricultural use; and

WHEREAS, the resolution authorized one-year lease terms for the initial leases and a sealed-bid leasing process, and subsequent leases may have terms up to three years; and

WHEREAS, the resolution further directed that, if the County receives no bids or receives unacceptable bids, staff was to negotiate with current tenants or others to develop one-year agricultural use leases for those sites without an acceptable bid; and

WHEREAS, all successful bids and negotiated agricultural use leases must be presented to the County Board for review and consideration; and

WHEREAS, on February 16, 2021, two bids were received for leasing County-owned property for agricultural use; and

WHEREAS, staff recommends executing a contract with the high bidder in the amount of $8,232 for the 2021 growing season.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute an agricultural lease agreement with the following individual for use of specified County land at the rates, durations, and terms described, subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office, as to form: Tim Braun, for a lease on no more than 42 acres of cropland near the Empire Composting Facility (Site 6) at a rate of $196.00 per acre for a total amount of $8,232 from April 1, 2020, through December 31, 2021, with two annual options to extend in 2022 and 2023.

21 -168 Authorization To Ex ec ut e Lease Agreement With City Of Inver Grove Heights For Criminal Justice Network Office

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Criminal Justice Network (CJN) provides applications and services to integrate

-27- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 select state and local criminal justice information through collaboration with local and state agencies; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County CJN Office requires secure and adequate space for CJN staff, meetings of the CJN Steering Committee, Dakota County Law Enforcement Agency Joint Powers Board, various workgroups and training activities; and

WHEREAS, since 2015, CJN has lease office space in the Inver Grove Heights City Hall; and

WHEREAS, the initial term of the current lease expired in May 2020, at which time the City and County began discussing leasing space that was formerly occupied by the Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, during this negotiation period, the City has agreed to continue the rates in the initial lease on a month-to-month basis through December 2020; and

WHEREAS, this separate suite provides secure space for CJN staff; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County desires to execute a lease with the City of Inver Grove Heights for office space for the CJN Office for a five-year term beginning on January 1, 2021; and

WHEREAS, the annual lease payment for 2021 is $12,270, which escalates 4.3 percent annually; and

WHEREAS, the initial lease payment also includes an amount of $12,336.23 for electrical and network cabling improvements required to customize the space for the CJN Office; and

WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the 2021 Adopted CJN budget to pay for the annual lease, and CJN funds for the electrical, and network cabling improvements.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Dakota County Board Chair to execute a lease agreement, substantially as presented, with the City of Inver Grove Heights for space in the Inver Grove Heights City Hall with a term beginning on January 1, 2021, for a five- year term for an annual amount of $12,270 plus a one-time payment of $12,336.23 for electrical and network cabling, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

Public Safety

21 -169 Authorization To Execute Contract With Minnesota Department Of Public Safety For 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant

WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), have awarded Dakota County the sum of $171,057 in grant funding for the 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant; and

WHEREAS, the grant period runs from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the grant provides for 50 percent matching funds from Dakota County and those funds are included in the Sheriff’s Office Emergency Preparedness budget; and

WHEREAS, funds received from this grant reimburse Dakota for 50 percent of the salary and benefits for the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Emergency Operations Plan requirements, Domestic Preparedness Committee annual fees, required emergency management conference per grant requirements, and equipment and supplies.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Sheriff to execute a grant agreement with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the

-28- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) for the Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $171,057, subject to approval of the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

21 -170 Authorization To Ent er Into Joint Powers Agre ement With Minnesota State Colleges And Universities To Provide Educational Programs To Jail Inmates

WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities wish to enter into a joint powers agreement for the purpose of providing educational programs to jail inmates; and

WHEREAS, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Dakota County Technical College will provide one two-credit course at the cost of $401.34 per enrolled student up to the total amount not to exceed $6,020.10 through the term of the contract May 31,2021.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Dakota County Sheriff to execute a joint powers agreement with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to provide educational programs to Dakota County jail inmates through May 31, 2021, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

REGULAR AGENDA

County Board /Count y Ad ministration

Upd ate On Coronavirus Public Health Response, Vaccinations, A nd County Operational Impacts

Director of Public Health Bonnie Brueshoff, and Deputy County Manager Jean Erickson briefed this item and responded to questions. This item was on the agenda for informational purposes only. No staff direction was given by Board members.

Discussion And Direction On Future Board Meeting Operations

Director of Public Health Bonnie Brueshoff, and First Assistant County Attorney Tom Donely briefed this item and responded to questions. This item was on the agenda for informational purposes only. Beginning April 6, 2021, Commissioners will participate in meetings either in-person or via electronic means. Staff that are presenting should continue to remain remote and participate via electronic means.

21 -171 Determination Of Fi nalists For County Attorney Appointmen t And Discuss Finalist Interview Process

The County Attorney Appointment Subcommittee Chair Kathleen A. Gaylord briefed this item and discussion was held. A recommendation was made to remove a date and time for the interviews from the resolution language. The details of interviews will be decided at a later date. A motion was made that included this change.

Motion: Kathleen A. Gaylord Second: Mike Slavik

WHEREAS, County Attorney James C. Backstrom retired effective February 27, 2021; and

WHEREAS, under Minn. Stat. §§ 382.02 and 375.08, when a vacancy occurs in the Office of the County Attorney the County Board has the authority to appoint an individual to fill such vacancy for the balance of the current term of office of the departing County Attorney; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 21-107 (February 16, 2021), the County Board authorized the Director of Employee Relations to seek candidates for appointment to the office of County Attorney by advertising in appropriate locations for a three week period, a job posting providing the minimum qualifications, a general description of the statutory duties of the County Attorney and summary of the expected knowledge, skill and

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WHEREAS, the application period closed on March 8, 2021; and

WHEREAS, at the March 9, 2021 County Board of Commissioners meeting, the Director of Employee Relations provided an update on the number of applications received; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 21-131 (March 9, 2021), the County Board authorized the Board Chair to appoint a subcommittee to review applicants and identify finalists was authorized by the Board; and

WHEREAS, based on a review of qualifications and experience, the subcommittee unanimously identified the following three applicants to proceed as finalists:

• Kathryn Keena • Elizabeth Lamin • Thomas Pugh

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the list of three finalists for Appointed County Attorney.

Ayes: 7 Nays: 0

Physical Development

21 -172 Directi on On Lawshe Mu se um Building Upgrad es

Capital Projects Manager Jay Biedny briefed this item and responded to questions.

Motion: Kathleen A. Gaylord Second: Joe Atkins

WHEREAS, the Lawshe Museum was built in 1976 and needs renovation; and

WHEREAS, the replacement of the building roof and windows is currently underway, and this work has been funded outside of the $1,200,000 provided for 2020 within the 2020–2024 Buildings Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget; and

WHEREAS, the building renovation would address numerous accessibility issues and adjacent construction; and

WHEREAS, County staff has proposed a balanced scope for the original $1,200,000 approved budget; and

WHEREAS, the approved budget contains $900,000 for direct accessibility requirements and then splits the remaining $300,000 equally for improvement in the office areas upstairs and the exhibit spaces on the main level affected by the new bathroom construction; and

WHEREAS, this apportionment of funds has been reviewed with and agreed to by the Museum’s Executive Director; and

WHEREAS, it has been agreed that no project funds will be spent on exhibit installation elements, but rather only building infrastructure support.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby directs staff to pursue the accessibility needs for this project as provided for 2020 within the 2020–2024 Buildings Capital Improvement Program Adopted Budget; and

-30- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby directs staff to develop a design consistent with the adopted budget of $900,000 for direct accessibility improvements and the remaining $300,000 for other improvements.

Ayes: 7 Nays: 0

Closed Executive Session

21 -173 Authorization To Approve Acquisition Settlements Fr om Jeremy J. Illg And Kelly Illg For Par cel 52 (471) For County Project 26-54 And 63-27

This item did not go into closed session.

Motion: Joe Atkins Second: Laurie Halverson

WHEREAS, Dakota County is proceeding with County Projects 26-54 and 63-27 in the City of Inver Grove Heights and City of Eagan (Cities); and

WHEREAS, County Project 26-54 will expand approximately two miles of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 26 (Lone Oak Road in Eagan, 70th Street in Inver Grove Heights) from Trunk Highway (TH) 55 to TH 3 from an existing two-lane roadway rural section to a four-lane divided urban roadway; and

WHEREAS, County Project 63-27 will construct on a new alignment CSAH 63 (Argenta Trail) from CSAH 28 (Amana Trail) north to 65th Street and from 65th Street to old Argenta Trail (CSAH 63) to the north of CSAH 26; and

WHEREAS, the County is the lead agency for the design and right of way acquisition for County Projects 26-54 and County Project 63-27; and

WHEREAS, to construct the recommended improvements, Dakota County must acquire property from Jeremy J. Illg and Kelly Illg (“Landowners”), identified in Dakota County Right of Way Map 471 as Parcel 52; and WHEREAS, the County offered the Landowners compensation based on the County’s approved appraised value for the parcel; and

WHEREAS, the Landowners rejected the offer seeking additional damages for costs related to the acquisition; and

WHEREAS, the parties in this action have agreed to settle all damages caused by the taking whereby the County will pay Landowners $110,000.00; and

WHEREAS, the County Attorney and Transportation Department staff recommend approval of the settlement agreement as being a fair and equitable settlement of the claims in view of the impacts to the property, real estate market data, the time, additional expense and risk involved in continued litigation and belief that the settlement represents an appropriate allocation of the prospects for success if the matter is allowed to proceed to a commissioners’ hearing.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approves the acquisition of property from Jeremy J. Illg and Kelly Illg, identified in Dakota County Right of Way Map 471 as Parcel 52 for $110,000.00 as being in the best interest of the County, and authorizes the County Attorney to arrange for final payment of the acquisition amount and to effectuate final settlement of the acquisition.

Ayes: 7 Nays: 0

Leg islative Update

21-174 Authorization To Submit R esolution Of Support Requesting Fed eral Financial Assist ance For Dakota

-31- 5. - Minutes.doc March 23, 2021 County Veterans Memorial Greenway Project

Physical Development Director Steve Mielke briefed this item and responded to questions.

Motion: Mike Slavik Second: Mary Hamann-Roland

WHEREAS, the Veterans Memorial Greenway is a new five-mile greenway that would include five to seven veteran memorials along the route; and

WHEREAS, at least one of the memorials will accommodate large group gatherings and community events; and

WHEREAS, the greenway trail would contiguously connect to the Mississippi River Regional and Mendota- Lebanon Regional Greenways as part of Dakota County’s 200-mile-long planned greenway system; and

WHEREAS, the greenway system serves over 665,000 visitor per year, connecting rural and suburban communities together, and provides equitable access to people of diverse backgrounds, interests and abilities exceeding the Americans with Disabilities Act; and

WHEREAS, the greenway safely separates the public from high speed roads and railroads; and

WHEREAS, the greenway has further connectivity to rich cultural resources including historic Dodd Military Road, near-by connection to Fort Snelling, plus is located on Dakota Tribe Homeland; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County is working in partnership with surrounding cities, veteran’s organizations and related organizations in the development of the greenway; and

WHEREAS, there are over 23,000 veterans who have served in the armed forces from the 34 cities and townships in Dakota County; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County does not have a regional facility to recognize and commemorate the services of its veterans; and

WHEREAS, the memorials along the trail are being planned and will be constructed in partnership with veterans’ groups; and

WHEREAS, the total cost of the project is $10 million, and Dakota County would match federal funding with non- federal funds; and

WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has committed $5,000,000 in State bonding in support of this project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby requests $5,000,000 in project funding to support the design and construction of the Veteran’s Memorial Greenway in Dakota County, Minnesota.

Ayes: 7 Nays: 0

21 -175 Authorization To Su bmit Resolution Of Support Reque sting Federal Financial Assistanc e For I-35 Corridor And County State Aid Highway Interchange Project

Physical Development Director Steve Mielke briefed this item and responded to questions.

Motion: Joe Atkins Second: Liz Workman

WHEREAS, Interstate 35 (I-35) passes through Dakota County carrying 85,000 to 111,000 average daily traffic;

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WHEREAS, this section of the I-35 corridor, that extends from Minnesota to Texas, has national significance and facilitates 8,500-9,500 heavy commercial vehicle trips in this area daily; and

WHEREAS, the interchange of I-35 and County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 50 in Lakeville, Minnesota is deficient in capacity and geometry; and

WHEREAS, the I-35 bridge over CSAH 50 creates a bottleneck with only one travel lane in the westbound direction of CSAH 50; and

WHEREAS, CSAH 50 carries 26,500 (2019 annual average) at the Interchange and is projected to grow to 32,000 by 2040; and

WHEREAS, I-35 is identified as a future MNPASS corridor and both Federal Highway Administration and Minnesota Department of Transportation have identified the need for auxiliary lanes south of CSAH 50 to be constructed when the CSAH 50 Interchange is built; and

WHEREAS, preliminary engineering funds are needed to determine safety and capacity needs for the corridor, and to build consensus on the needed improvements; and

WHEREAS, a corridor and Interchange footprint is needed to advance design engineering and the environmental processes.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby requests $700,000 for Interstate 35 (I-35) in Minnesota, preliminary engineering activities to determine corridor mobility and safety improvement need from the County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 50 Interchange in Lakeville to CSAH 42 in Burnsville, work to determine project scope and cost for corridor improvements for this section of I-35, the redesign of the Interchange at CSAH 50, and the development of a geometric layout and environmental documentation for the corridor.

Ayes: 7 Nays: 0

Interagency Announcements/Reports

Interagency announcements and reports were then presented.

County Manager's Report County Manager Matt Smith gave a brief overview of upcoming items: • April 12 - Legislative Delegation Forum • April 13 - American Rescue Plan Workshop

Information

See Attachment A - Fut ure Board Meetin gs And Other Board Activities

21 -176 Adjournment

Motion: Liz Workman Second: Mike Slavik

On a motion by Commissioner Liz Workman, seconded by Commissioner Mike Slavik, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

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Mary Liz Holberg Chair

ATTEST

Matt Smith County Manager

-34- 6.1 - RBA.docx DAKOTA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Authorization To Amend 2021 County Board/Committee Of The Whole Meeting Schedule

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Consent-Action None Other Division: County Administration/County Board Current budget Amendment requested Department: County Administration New FTE(s) requested Contact: Smith, Matt Board Goal: Excellence in public service Contact Phone: (651) 438-4590 Public Engagement Level: N/A Prepared by: Reynolds, Jennifer

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Amend 2021 County Board/Committee of the Whole meeting schedule by adding the following meetings:

• Community Services Committee of the Whole meeting on November 30, 2021 • Physical Development Committee of the Whole meeting on November 30, 2021

SUMMARY The 2021 County Board/Committee of the Whole meeting schedule was adopted by Resolution No. 20-510 (October 20, 2020). The County Board met on Novermber 17, 2020, for the Governance Workshop. At the workshop, the Board directed staff to add additional Committee meeting dates for November 30, 2021.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend adding the additional Committee of the Whole meetings for November 30, 2021. The meetings will be held in-person in the Boardroom, Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, another disclosed location, or via telephone or other electronic means if necessary due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS None.

-35- 6.1 - RBA.docx Supporting Documents: Previous Board Action(s): 20-510; 10/20/20

RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby amends Resolution No. 20-510 (October 20, 2020), and approves adding the additional meeting date of November 30, 2021 for the Community Services Committees of the Whole and Physical Development Committee of the Whole meetings; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Community Services Committee of the Whole meeting will follow the General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Physical Development Committee of the Whole meeting will follow the Community Services Committee of the Whole; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That both meetings will be public noticed and be held in-person in the Boardroom, Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, another disclosed location, or via telephone or other electronic means if necessary due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if require d): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

County Manager

4/1/2021 1:04 PM Page 2 -36- 6.2 - RBA.docx DAKOTA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Appointments To Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Consent-Action None Other Division: County Administration/County Board Current budget Amendment requested Department: County Administration New FTE(s) requested Contact: Smith, Matt Board Goal: Excellence in public service Contact Phone: (651) 438-4590 Public Engagement Level: N/A Prepared by: Reynolds, Jennifer

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Appoint individuals to vacant terms.

SUMMARY The Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee was established to make recommendations regarding art to the County Board, that will be placed in County public buildings, within criteria and a process approved by the County Board.

Membership: 11 members; 1 representative/district, 2 At-large representatives, plus 2 At-large Youth Meetings: Monthly Location: Western Service Center, Apple Valley Term: 2 years; At-large Youth 1 year Term Limit: 3 consecutive terms

The 2021 membership appointed by the County Board is as follows:

District First Last Name Expiration Term 1 VACANT 12/31/22 0 2 Susan Miranda 12/31/21 2 3 VACANT 12/31/22 0 4 Cheryl O’Donnell 12/31/22 3 5 Colin Turner 12/31/22 1 6 VACANT 12/31/21 0 7 JuliAnne Jonker 12/31/22 1 At-large VACANT 12/31/22 0 At-large VACANT 12/31/21 0 At-large Youth Lily Eisele 12/31/21 2 At-large Youth Maxwell Martinson 12/31/21 2

The following individual has expressed interest in appointment: Helen Leslie and Robert Erickson.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Helen Leslie and Robert Erickson be appointed to vacant terms. Appointments to vacant terms can be filled at anytime throughout the year.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS None.

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RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints the following individual to the Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee for a two-year term ending December 31, 2022:

District Name

3 Helen Leslie

; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints the following individual to the Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee to complete a one-year term ending December 31, 2021:

District Name

6 Robert Erickson

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

County Manager

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Authorization To Execute Contracts With Cities Of Burnsville, Eagan And Hastings For Provision Of Emergency Medical Services Personnel For COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Consent-Action None Other Division: Community Services Current budget Amendment requested Department: Public Health New FTE(s) requested Contact: Brueshoff, Bonnie Board Goal: A great place to live Contact Phone: (651) 554-6103 Public Engagement Level: N/A Prepared by: Adasiewicz, Gina

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Authorize execution of contracts with the Cities of Burnsville, Eagan and Hastings for the provision of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel for COVID-19 Vaccination clinics in an amount up to $50,000 for each contract, effective upon execution of the contract through August 31, 2021.

SUMMARY By Resolution No. 20-139 (March 20, 2020), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved the continuation of the declared local state of emergency as required by Minn. Stat. § 12.29 regarding COVID-19.

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners acts as the Community Health Board and has responsibility to prevent disease and disability and to promote and protect the health and safety of County residents. Dakota County Public Health is working with organizations at the local, state, and national levels to protect residents and prevent the spread of disease. Public Health staff are providing vaccinations for priority groups identified by the Minnesota Department of Health.

The County has provided vaccination clinics at the Western Service Center and the Northern Service Center. Beginning on March 31, 2021, the clinics will be consolidated at Metcalf Middle School located in the City Eagan, which has the following Burnsville address: 2250 Diffley Road, Burnsville, Minnesota. The clinic operates Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, and Friday 8:30 am to 11:30 am, each week through August 31, 2021.

To provide access to a broader population in Dakota County, the County will operate a smaller vaccination clinic at the Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings on Tuesdays beginning April 13, 2021, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm through August 31, 2021. In addition to County staff and medical reserve corps volunteers, the Cities of Burnsville, Eagan and Hastings will provide EMS personnel to vaccinate and provide first aid at both clinic sites. Depending on vaccine demand and availability, the schedules for the clinics may be adjusted.

The costs associated with EMS personnel provided at the vaccination clinics are eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding. A service contract is necessary to establish the eligibility for FEMA reimbursement. The County will pay the City of Burnsville $65-$75 per hour, the City of Eagan $72 per hour, and the City of Hastings $38.72-$51.02 per hour dependent on seniority. The service contract will be in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for each city. The County has authority to enter into the service contracts pursuant to Minn. Stat. §12.37.

OUTCOMES – See Attachment A

RECOMMENDATION Authorize execution of contracts with the Cities of Burnsville, Eagan and Hastings for the provision of EMS personnel for COVID-19 Vaccination clinics in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for each contract effective upon execution of the contract through August 31, 2021.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS FEMA funding will be requested to cover the costs of the contracts. Costs for the operation of vaccination clinics have been identified as an eligible expense under the FEMA Public Assistance Program. In the event it does not qualify, staff will return to the County Board to request utilization of other departmental or County funds. The contracts shall contain a provision that allows the County to immediately terminate the contracts in the event that funds from county, state, or federal sources are not appropriated at a level sufficient to allow payment of the amounts due.

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RESOLUTION WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 20-139 (March 20, 2020), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved the continuation of the declared local state of emergency as required by Minn. Stat. § 12.29 regarding COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners acts as the Community Health Board and has responsibility to prevent disease and disability and to promote and protect the health and safety of County residents; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County Public Health staff are providing vaccinations for priority groups identified by the Minnesota Department of Health; and

WHEREAS, the County has operated vaccination clinics at the Western Service Center and the Northern Service Center; and

WHEREAS, beginning on March 31, 2021, the clinics will be consolidated at the Metcalf Middle School located in the City of Eagan, which has the following Burnsville address: 2250 Diffley Road, Burnsville, Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, the clinic operates Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, and Friday 8:30 am to 11:30 am, each week through August 31, 2021; and

WHEREAS, to provide access to a broader population in Dakota County, the County will operate a smaller vaccination clinic at the Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings on Tuesdays beginning April 13, 2021, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm thru August 31, 2021; and

WHEREAS, in addition to county staff and medical reserve corps volunteers, the Cities of Burnsville, Eagan and Hastings will provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel to vaccinate and provide first aid at both clinic sites; and

WHEREAS, depending on vaccine demand and availability, the schedules at the clinics may be adjusted; and

WHEREAS, the costs associated with EMS personnel provided at the vaccination clinics are eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding

WHEREAS, a service contract is necessary to establish the eligibility for FEMA fund; and

WHEREAS, the County will pay City of Burnsville $65-$75 per hour, the City of Eagan $72 per hour, and the City of Hastings $38.72-$51.02 per hour dependent on seniority; and

WHEREAS, the service contract will be in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for each city; and

WHEREAS, the County has authority to enter into the service contracts pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 12.37.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to execute service contracts with the Cities of Burnsville, Eagan and Hastings for the provision of Emergency Medical Services personnel for COVID-19 Vaccination clinics in an amount not to exceed 50,000 for each contract, effective upon contract execution through August 31, 2021, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney's Office; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the service contracts shall contain a provision that allows the County to immediately terminate the contracts in the event that funds from county, state, or federal sources are not appropriated at a level sufficient to allow payment of the amounts due; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorizes the Community Services Director to amend the service contracts for contract not to exceed, rates, and term for any of the cities if

4/1/2021 1:13 PM Page 2 -40- 7.1 - RBA.docx the vaccination clinics continue to operate beyond August 31, 2021, under the same terms and conditions, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney’s Office.

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

County Manager

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Attachment A

Outcomes

How much did we do?

From April through August 2021, Public health is expected to offer approximately 65 clinics at Metcalf Junior High and 21 clinics at the Hastings Pleasant Hill Library. Public health, county staff and volunteers staff these clinics, so having additional EMS personnel to help vaccinate and staff the first aid station builds capacity for this long- term response.

How well did we do?

The number of EMS personnel and their total number of hours/month worked will be tracked.

Is anyone better off? Adding EMS personnel will improve staffing capacity to respond to this pandemic.

-42- 8.1 - RBA.docx DAKOTA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Authorization To Execute Contract With Minnesota Department Of Public Safety For 2020 Urban Area Security Initiative Homeland Security Grant

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Consent-Action None Other Division: Operations, Management and Budget Current budget Amendment requested Department: Office of Risk Management New FTE(s) requested Contact: Battig, BJ Board Goal: A great place to live Contact Phone: (651) 438-4532 Public Engagement Level: N/A Prepared by: Battig, BJ

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Authorize the execution of a contract with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for $409,500 in 2020 Urban Area Security Initiative Homeland Security Grant funding.

SUMMARY The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has awarded $409,500 of Homeland Security Grant funding to Dakota County under the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) of the Federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The period of the grant is from January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

The spending plan for this grant includes items identified by Dakota County for internal preparedness efforts and the Dakota County Domestic Preparedness Committee for improving Countywide emergency response. The grant includes $195,500 for equipment, $118,000 for homeland security planning activities, $26,000 for exercises, $25,000 for organization and $45,000 for training.

The primary projects in the equipment category are to continue to fund 800 MHz radio ($74,500), maintaining emergency operations center (EOC) equipment and software ($37,000) and equipment to support first responders and the Dakota County Special Operations Team (SOT) ($80,000). The SOT (36 people) is comprised of members from the County and all 11 cities with members from fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical services agencies. The team has responded to incidents involving hazardous materials, technical rescues and collapsed structures at locations throughout the County.

The primary project in the planning category is the funding of contracted homeland security planners for assisting in the implementation of homeland security initiatives. The grant planning activities will include updating the Countywide Emergency Operation Plan, implementation of the All Hazard Mitigation Plan and planning for improved cyber security. It will also include providing support for cyber security exercises for County Departments.

Funding for exercises is targeted towards multijurisdictional exercises regarding terrorism and natural disaster scenarios. A Countywide Exercise Design Team is coordinating exercise planning and facilitating the drills needed to enhance first responder skills. One of the exercises will be the coordination of communications between the County and City EOC’s during an emergency response. A grant category called “organization” includes $25,000 for the participation of the Sheriff’s Office in the Minnesota Fusion Center where participants work collaboratively to gather, analyze and share information to improve the ability to fight crime and terrorism. Training funds will be used to offset costs for multi-jurisdictional training, including SOT training activities.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorize the execution of the contract with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for $409,500 in 2020 UASI Homeland Security Grant funding to support homeland security activities during the grant period.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS There is a $0 net County cost as a result of this action. Authorization is requested to amend the 2021 Office of Risk Management budget by $409,500 to reflect the revenues and expenses associated with the grant. The expenses are allocated between Capital Equipment Program in the amount of $195,500 and the operations budget in the amount of $214,000. All remaining funds, at the end of 2021, will be requested to be carried over to the 2022 budget.

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RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, has been provided funding from the federal government under the homeland security grant program to enhance preparedness activities related to natural disasters and terrorism; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County desires to improve internal preparedness efforts and to assist local agencies to be better prepared for any potential disasters/emergencies in Dakota County; and

WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, acting through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, has awarded a 2020 Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $409,500 to Dakota County for the period of January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Board Chair to execute a contract with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, for the 2020 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Homeland Security Grant in the amount of $409,500 for the period of January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office as to form; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby amends the Office of Risk Management 2021 budget as follows:

Expense 2020 UASI Homeland Security Grant CEP $195,500 2020 UASI Homeland Security Grant Operational $214,000 Total Expense $409,500

Revenue 2020 UASI Homeland Security Grant $409,500 Total Revenue $409,500

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

County Manager

4/1/2021 1:14 PM Page 2 -44- 9.1 - RBA.docx DAKOTA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Authorization To Approve Amendments To Lakeville Community Development Block Grant Program

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Consent-Action None Other Division: Physical Development Current budget Amendment requested Department: Physical Development Administration New FTE(s) requested Contact: Stwora, Erin Board Goal: A great place to live Contact Phone: (952) 891-7153 Public Engagement Level: N/A Prepared by: Dykes, Maggie

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Approve substantial amendments to the City of Lakeville’s 2017 and 2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs.

SUMMARY Three types of substantial amendments to the CDBG Program are permissible by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): creation of a new activity or cancellation of an activity; increase or decrease of an activity budget by $100,000 or more at one time, and change to the location and/or national objective of an activity.

The City of Lakeville (City) is requesting the following substantial amendments: 1. Cancel the City’s Acquisition and Clearance activity in the Dakota County 2017 Action Plan and move $38,939 in CDBG funds to the Home Improvement Loan program. 2. Create the City’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Plan activity in the Dakota County 2020 Action Plan (2020 Action Plan) and fund it with a budget of $22,000; these funds will come from the City’s ADA Compliance Improvements activity, which is also in the 2020 Action Plan. The budget for the ADA Compliance Improvements activity will be reduced to $13,000.

The Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) Citizen Participation Plan requires public notification of substantial amendments. The public notice for the substantial amendment to the City’s 2017 CDBG Program described above was placed in the Dakota Tribune on February 26, 2021. The public notice for the substantial amendment to the City’s 2020 CDBG Program described above was placed in the Dakota Tribune on March 5, 2021. Both notices are included in Attachment A. The notices were also published on the CDA, Dakota County, and City of Lakeville websites. No comments were received.

RECOMMENDATION County and CDA staff recommend approval of the substantial amendments to the City of Lakeville’s 2017 and 2020 CDBG Programs.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS None.

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RESOLUTION WHEREAS, three types of substantial amendments to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program are permissible by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department: creation of a new activity or cancellation of an activity; increase or decrease of an activity budget by $100,000 or more at one time, and change to the location and/or national objective of an activity; and

WHEREAS, the City of Lakeville (City) requests a substantial amendment to the 2017 CDBG Program to cancel the Acquisition and Clearance activity; and

WHEREAS, the City requests a substantial amendment to the 2020 CDBG Program to create the Americans with Disabilities Act Analysis Plan activity and fund it with a budget of $22,000; and

WHEREAS, public notice of the substantial amendment for the City’s 2017 CDBG Program was placed in the Dakota Tribune on February 26, 2021, and public notice of the substantial amendment for the City’s 2020 CDBG Program was placed in the Dakota Tribune on March 5, 2021, and also on the Dakota County Community Development Agency, Dakota County, and City of Lakeville websites, in accordance with the approved Citizen Participation Plan process, and no public comments were received on the proposed amendments.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the substantial amendments to the City of Lakeville’s 2017 and 2020 CDBG Programs.

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

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4/1/2021 1:14 PM Page 2 -46- ... ' 9.1 - Attachment A.pdf AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY STATE OF MINNESOTA ) DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ss PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY OF DAKOTA MARCH 5, 2021 Notice is hereby given of an op­ Diane Erickson being duly sworn on an oath, portunity for public comment on states or affirmsthat he/she is the Publisher's proposed substantial amendments Designated Agent of the newspaper(s) known to the Dakota County Emergency Solutions Grant Community Devel­ as: opment Block Grant (CDBG) Pro­ gram for Federal Fiscal Years 2020. Dakota County Tribune' ProposedCDBG Substantial Amendments The DakotaCounty 2020 Action with the known officeof issue being located Piao shall be amendedto· in the county of: • Add the Lakeville ADA Analysis DAKOTA Plan (increaseby $22,000) with additional circulation in the counties of: Persons seeking more informa­ tion on the proposed substantial DAKOTA amendments should contact Kellie and has full knowledge of the facts stated Engelman, Community Develop­ below: ment Coordinator, at the Dakota County Community Development (A) The newspaper has complied with all of Agency (CDA), telephone (651) the requirements constituting qualifica­ 675-4468. Public comments may tion as a qualified newspaper as provided be submitted orally or in writing by Minn. Stat. §33 IA.02. to the CDA through April 5, 2021. Approval of the proposed amend­ (B) This Public Notice was printed and pub­ ments, subject to consideration lished in said newspaper(s) once each of public comments, will be on week, for I successive week(s); the first the agenda of the Dakota County insertion being on 03/05/2021 and the last Board of Commissioners meeting to be held at the Dakota County insertion being on 03/05/2021. Government Center, third floor, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, MN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICES 55033 on April 6, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Pursuant to Minnesota Stat. §580.033 Published in the Dakota County Tribune relating to the publication of mortgage March 5, 2021 foreclosurenotices: The newspaper complies 1119080 with the conditions described in §580.033, subd. I, clause (I) or (2). If the newspaper's known office of issue is located in a county adjoining the county where the mortgaged premises or some part of the mortgaged premises described in the notice are located, a substantial portion of the newspaper's circulation is in the latter county.

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9.2 - RBA.docx DAKOTA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Authorization To Execute Individual Joint Powers Agreements With Cities Of Farmington And Hastings For Solid Waste Processing

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Consent-Action None Other Division: Physical Development Current budget Amendment requested Department: Environmental Resources New FTE(s) requested Contact: Fischer, Georg Board Goal: A healthy environment with quality natural areas Contact Phone: (952) 891-7554 Public Engagement Level: N/A Prepared by: Fischer, Georg

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Authorize the execution of Joint Powers Agreements (JPAs) with the Cities of Farmington and Hastings to ensure that mixed municipal solid waste from these Cities continues to be processed at a resource recovery facility.

SUMMARY The Cities of Hastings and Farmington are the only communities in Dakota County that either directly provides solid waste services (Farmington) or contract for solid waste services (Hastings) for their residents. This practice makes the waste they collect “Public Entity Waste,” requiring it to be processed at a waste-to-energy facility unless there is no available capacity in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area.

Together, the two Cities deliver approximately 13,100 tons of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste (MMSW) to the Red Wing Resource Recovery Facility each year, ensuring that the facility operates at capacity.

The Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Policy Plan 2016–2036 provides that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not review any request for additional land disposal capacity for a landfill located in the Metropolitan Area unless MMSW resource recovery facilities servicing the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area are operating at capacity and waste has been certified as unprocessable by metro counties. The Dakota County Solid Waste Master plan includes a strategy to support efforts to maximize the use of existing resource recovery facility capacity servicing the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area while reconsidering geography and environmental impacts. Ensuring that Twin Cities Metropolitan Area resource recovery facilities operate at capacity will allow the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to consider additional land disposal capacity at the two Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Landfills in Dakota County (Burnsville Sanitary Landfill and Pine Bend Sanitary Landfill). Closure of those landfills would result in higher solid waste fees for residents due to longer transportation distances and would result in a loss of future Host Fee revenue to support environmental programming throughout the Dakota County.

Both Hastings and Farmington have expressed an interest in continuing to provide solid waste services to their residents and process their solid waste. However, waste processing currently costs approximately $49 more per ton than landfilling, making continued waste processing without assistance cost-prohibitive. In response, the County Board approved a 2021 budget request of up to $370,000 to reimburse Public Entities for waste processing at the Red Wing Resource Recovery Facility at a rate of $25 per ton.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the County Board of Commissioners authorize the Environmental Resources Department Director to execute individual JPAs with the Cities of Farmington and Hastings to support solid waste processing, as substantially presented in Attachment A and approved by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS Funding to support this initiative is included in the adopted 2021 Environmental Resources Department budget.

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RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Cities of Farmington and Hastings have waste abatement programs in compliance with State and County requirements; and

WHEREAS, Minnesota Stat. § 115A.471 requires that waste processing facilities that serve the metropolitan area be at capacity before waste can be landfilled; and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Policy Plan 2016–2036 provides that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not review any request for additional land disposal capacity for a landfill located in the Metropolitan Area unless Mixed Municipal Solid Waste (MMSW) resource recovery facilities servicing the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area are operating at capacity and waste has been certified as unprocessable by metro counties; and

WHEREAS, Farmington and Hastings have a single waste hauler to collect MMSW from all residential generators within the city; and

WHEREAS, the Cities of Hastings and Farmington divert a total of approximately 13,100 tons of MMSW to the Red Wing Resource Recovery Facility each year, ensuring that the facility operates at capacity; and

WHEREAS, the cost of waste processing is approximately $49 more per ton than landfilling; and

WHEREAS, the Dakota County Solid Waste Master Plan includes a strategy to support efforts to maximize the use of existing resource recovery facility capacity serving the Twin Cities Metropolitan area; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to work cooperatively to ensure the Red Wing Resource Recovery Facility continues to operate at capacity; and

WHEREAS, the County Board approved a 2021 budget request for up to $370,000 to reimburse Public entities for waste processing at the Red Wing Resource Recovery Facility at a rate of $25 per ton.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Environmental Resources Department Director to execute individual Joint Powers Agreements with the Cities of Farmington and Hastings to support solid waste processing by providing a $25 per ton incentive payment for up to 15,000 tons of mixed municipal solid waste processed at the Red Wing Resource Recovery Facility.

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF DAKOTA AND THE CITY OF ______FOR SOLID WASTE PROCESSING

WHEREAS , Minnesota Stat. § 471.59 authorizes local governmental units to jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common to the parties; and

WHEREAS , Dakota County (County) is a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota; and

WHEREAS , the City of ______(City) is a governmental and political subdivision of the State of Minnesota; and

WHEREAS , the City has a solid waste abatement program in compliance with state and County requirements; and

WHEREAS , Minnesota Sate. § 115A.471 requires that waste processing facilities that serve the metropolitan area be at capacity before waste can be landfilled; and

WHEREAS , the Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Policy Plan, 2016-2036 provides: that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not review any request for additional land disposal capacity for a landfill located in the Metropolitan Area unless Mixed Municipal Solid Waste (MMSW) resource recovery facilities servicing the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area are operating at capacity and waste has been certified as unprocessible by metro counties; and

WHEREAS, the City collects MMSW or has a contract with a single waste hauler to collect MMSW from all residential generators within the City; and

WHEREAS, the cities of Hastings and Farmington divert MMSW to the Red Wing Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) contributing to the MMSW loads needed for it to operate at full capacity; and

WHEREAS , the parties desire to work cooperatively to ensure the Red Wing Resource Recovery Facility continues to operate at capacity.

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual promises and benefits that the County and City shall derive from this Agreement, the Count and City hereby enter into this Agreement for the purposes stated herein.

SECTION 1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for cooperation and funding between the County and the City to ensure MMSW from the City is processed at a resource recovery facility.

SECTION 2 PARTIES

The parties to this Agreement are the County of Dakota, Minnesota and the City, collectively referred to as the “parties”.

SECTION 3 TERM

Notwithstanding the dates of the signatures of the parties, this Agreement shall be in effect January 1, 2021, and shall continue in effect until December 31, 2022, or until termination in accordance with the provisions herein.

SECTION 4 COOPERATION

The County and the City agree to cooperate and use their reasonable efforts to ensure prompt implementation of the various provisions of this Agreement and to, in good faith, undertake resolution of any dispute in an equitable and timely manner.

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SECTION 5 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CITY

5.1 The City shall have a solid waste abatement program in compliance with state and County requirements.

5.2 The City shall collect MMSW or shall have a contract with a waste hauler to collect MMSW from all residential generators within the City.

5.3 The City shall maintain records of the weight, in tons, of all the MMSW collected within the City that is processed at the Red Wing Resource Recovery Facility. On a quarterly basis, the City shall submit, a quarterly reimbursement request on a form provided by the County attached as Exhibit 1 and supporting documentation to the County for reimbursement.

5.4 Funds received from the County under the provisions of this Agreement shall only be used to offset the costs of waste processing to the City’s customers or to implement the solid waste strategies and tactics in the Dakota County Solid Waste Master Plan, or both. Funding can be used to supplement, but not supplant, the funding obligations of the Dakota County Community Waste Abatement Grant Program.

5.5 The City shall submit an annual report, on a form provided by the County attached as Exhibit 2, detailing how funds provided under this Agreement offset the costs of waste processing to the City’s customers. The City shall also detail how funds not directly used to reduce costs to payers of solid waste collection services in the city were used. The report shall clearly identify the activities conducted and link them to the relevant strategies and tactics identified in the Dakota County Solid Waste Master Plan. The City shall submit an annual report to the County Liaison not later than February 15, 2022, for funds expended under this Agreement in 2021. The City shall submit an annual report to the County Liaison no later than February 15, 2023 for funds expended under this Agreement in 2022.

SECTION 6 PAYMENT

6.1 Payment. The County will pay on a reimbursement basis, $25.00 per ton of MMSW verifiably processed at the Red Wing resource recovery facility up to a total of no more than $______. All requests for payment shall be supported by documentation verifying the total weight in tons of MMSW processed at the Red Wing resource recovery facility. The County may refuse to pay any claim that is not specifically authorized by this Agreement. Payment of a claim shall not preclude the County from questioning the propriety of the claim. The County reserves the right to be repaid for any overpayment or disallowed claim.

6.2 Timing. The City shall submit reimbursement requests on the appropriate County-approved form (Exhibit 1) on a quarterly basis. Payment will be provided by the County within 45 days of receipt of a reimbursement request.

SECTION 7 INDEMNIFICATION

7.1 IN GENERAL . Each party to this Agreement shall be liable for the acts of its officers, employees or agents and the results thereof to the extent authorized by law and shall not be responsible for the acts of the other party, its officers, employees or agents.

7.2 LIMITATIONS . The provisions of Minn. Stat. § 471.59, the Municipal Tort Claims Act, Minn. Stat. ch. 466 and other applicable laws govern liability of the County and the Municipality

7.3 SURVIVORSHIP . The provisions of this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

SECTION 8 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES AND LIAISONS

8.1 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES : The following named persons are designated the Authorized Representatives of the parties for purposes of this Agreement. These persons have authority to bind the party they represent and to consent to modifications, except that the authorized representative shall have only the authority specifically or generally granted by their respective governing boards. Notice required to be provided pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided to the following named persons and addresses unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, or in a modification of this Agreement.

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TO THE COUNTY Georg T. Fischer, Director Environmental Resources Department Director Western Service Center 14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124

TO THE CITY ______(or successor) City of______, MN 55___

In addition, notification to the County regarding termination under Section 9 of this Agreement by the other party shall be provided to both the Office of the Dakota County Attorney, Civil Division, 1560 Highway 55, Hastings, MN 55033, and the City Attorney at ______.

8.2 LIAISONS . To assist the parties in the day-to-day performance of this Agreement, to ensure compliance, and provide ongoing consultation, a liaison shall be designated by the County and the Municipality. The County and the Municipality shall keep each other continually informed, in writing, of any change in the designated liaison. At the time of execution of this Agreement, the following persons are the designated liaisons:

County Liaison: Renee Burman Telephone: (952) 891-7042 Email: [email protected]

City Liaison: ______Telephone: 651-______Email: ______

SECTION 9 TERMINATION

9.1 IN GENERAL . Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause by giving seven days’ written notice or without cause by giving thirty (30) days’ written notice, of its intent to terminate, to the other party. Such notice to terminate for cause shall specify the circumstances warranting termination of the Agreement. Cause shall mean a material breach of this Agreement and any supplemental agreements or amendments thereto. Notice of Termination shall be made by certified mail or personal delivery to the authorized representative of the other party. Termination of this Agreement shall not discharge any liability, responsibility or right of any party, which arises from the performance of or failure to adequately perform the terms of this Agreement prior to the effective date of termination.

9.2 TERMINATION BY COUNTY FOR LACK OF FUNDING . Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the County may immediately terminate this Agreement if it does not obtain funding from the Minnesota Legislature, Minnesota Agencies, or other funding source, or if its funding cannot be continued at a level sufficient to allow payment of the amounts due under this Agreement. Written notice of termination sent by the County to the Municipality by email or facsimile is sufficient notice under this section. The County is not obligated to pay for any services that are provided after written notice of termination for lack of funding. The County will not be assessed any penalty or damages if the Agreement is terminated due to lack of funding.

SECTION 10 MODIFICATIONS

Any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of the provisions of this Agreement shall only be valid when they have been reduced to writing, approved by the parties’ respective Boards, and signed by the Authorized Representatives of the County and the Municipality.

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SECTION 11 MINNESOTA LAW TO GOVERN

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive and procedural laws of the State of Minnesota, without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. All proceedings related to this Agreement shall be venued in the County of Dakota, State of Minnesota.

SECTION 12 MERGER

This Agreement is the final expression of the Agreement of the parties and the complete and exclusive statement of the terms agreed upon and shall supersede all prior negotiations, understandings, or agreements.

SECTION 13 SEVERABILITY

The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable. If any part of this Agreement is rendered void, invalid, or unenforceable, such rendering shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remainder of this Agreement unless the part or parts that are void, invalid or otherwise unenforceable shall substantially impair the value of the entire Agreement with respect to either party.

SECTION 14 GOVERNMENT DATA PRACTICES

The City and the County must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Sat. Ch. 13, as it applies to all data provided, created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated under this Agreement. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. § 13.08 apply to the release of the data referred to in this clause by either the City or the County. This section survives the expiration of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date(s) indicated below.

COUN TY OF DAKOTA COUNTY

______Georg Fischer, Director Environmental Resources Department Date of Signature: ______

CITY OF ______

______, Mayor

Date of Signature: ______APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______Assistant County Attorney/Date Attest ______KS-20-58______(title) Date of Signature: ______County Board Res. No. ______

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Exhibit 1

Dakota County Solid Waste Processing Incentive

Quarterly Reimbursement Request

City of ______

Quarter______

Month Tons of MSW Tons of MSW Delivered to the Red Tons of Waste Processed at the Collected Wing Resource Recovery Facility Red Wing Resource Recovery Facility

TOTAL TONS PROCESSED

Reimbursement Request:

Total Tons Processed ______x $25/ton= ______

Date: ______Signature :______

City Liaison

Please attach processing verification documentation

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Exhibit 2

Dakota County Solid Waste Processing Incentive

Annual Report

City of ______

Solid Waste Processi ng Incentive Funds used to directly offset the costs of waste $ processing to the City’s customers Solid Waste Processing Incentive Funds used to implement the solid waste $ strategies and tactics in the Dakota County Solid Waste Master Plan. Total Solid Waste Processing Incentive Funds Received from the County $

Provide details on the solid waste activities that the city conducted with funds from the Dakota County Solid Waste Processing Incentive.

Activity Amount Dakota County Solid Waste Master Plan Strategy or Tactic EXAMPLE: Tire Collection Event $2,000 6. Non -Municipal Solid Waste, 3. Provide opportunities to recycle and properly manage non-MSW that is banned from disposal, a. Collect tires at county collection sites and encourage municipalities to offer tire collections at community clean-up events $ $ $ $ TOTAL $ Contact the County Liaison for assistance with identifying appropriate Strategies and Tactics from the Dakota County Solid Waste Master Plan.

Date: ______Signature :______City Liaison

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Authorization To Acquire Conservation Easement On Wicklund Property And Rescind Resolution No. 20- 633

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Consent-Action None Other Division: Physical Development Current budget Amendment requested Department: Environmental Resources New FTE(s) requested Contact: Singer, Al Board Goal: A healthy environment with quality natural areas Contact Phone: (952) 891-7001 Public Engagement Level: N/A Prepared by: Singer, Al

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Authorize rescission of Resolution No. 20-633; authorize expenditure of up to $399,312 to acquire and continue restoring a 122.4-acre permanent natural area conservation easement (Easement) from Audrey and Jerry Wicklund (Wicklunds); authorize the Physical Development Director (PDD) to sign the purchase agreement (PA); authorize the County Board Chair to execute the Easement and sign a Notice of Funding Restriction (NOFR) required for use of state Minnesota Law 2018 (ML18) Outdoor Heritage (OH) funds, and authorize amendment of the 2021 Environmental Resources (ER) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.

SUMMARY The Wicklunds own 151 acres, including 4,100 feet of Chub Creek in Waterford Township. The west edge of the property is a mapped Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) site of Moderate Biodiversity Significance, including a mix of wetlands, restored grasslands, and forests. The Wicklunds planted many native trees and prairie species over their lifetime of ownership, in addition to investing extensive effort into controlling invasive species, such as buckthorn.

County staff has worked with the Wicklunds since 2009 to permanently protect a portion of their property. Staff completed an appraisal of the Wicklund property in November 2020. The Wicklunds accepted the County’s offer based on the appraised value and value deductions related to the donation of a building site and continued payment through the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). By Resolution 20-633 (December 8, 2020), the County Board of Commissioners approved the expenditure of up to $351,912 to acquire a 121.6-acre Easement and to restore the property within the Easement area. However, based on further discussions among family members, the Wicklunds have since requested a reduction in the amount of initial donated value from $55,000 to $7,500, thereby increasing the total acquisition and initial restoration project costs to $399,312. There is a slight increase in the Easement area from 121.6 to 122.4 acres. However, the proposed natural resource management and restoration costs remain unchanged.

The financial summary of the acquisition and first phase of natural resource management/restoration is as follows:

Reduction Est. Est. Est. Est. Project Appraised for CRP Landowner Closing Net OH Funding County Cost Acres Component Value Payments Donation Costs Cost (75%) (25%)

Acquisition 122.4 $470,000 $127,088 $7,500 $4,000 $339,412 $254,559 $84,853 Restoration $15,000 $59,900 $44,925 $14,975 Total $22,500 $4,000 $399,312 $299,484 $99,828

The legal description and general depiction of the Easement are included as Attachments A and B.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends rescission of Resolution 20-633; approval of the acquisition of the Easement on the Wicklund property; authorization for the PDD to execute the PA; authorization for the County Board Chair to execute the Easement and a NOFR required by state ML18 OH funding; and authorization to amend the 2021 ER CIP budget.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS There are adequate ML18 OH funds and County match funds in the 2021 ER CIP for this acquisition. A budget amendment is requested to move the funding from the grant to the Wicklund Acquisition and Restoration projects.

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Supporting Documents: Previous Board Action(s): Attachment A: Legal Description of the Easement 20-633; 12/08/20 Attachment B: General Depiction of the Easement

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Chub Creek watershed, located in the southwestern portion of the County, consists of nearly 54,000 acres, and the main stem of the creek flows 22 miles from Chub Lake to the west end of Lake Byllesby; and

WHEREAS, the water quality of Chub Creek has been characterized as “fair” to “good” with an unusually high diversity of fish species, and the creek and surrounding lands are included in one of the Preliminary Conservation Focus Areas included in the recently approved Land Conservation Plan for Dakota County; and

WHEREAS, Jerry and Audrey Wicklund (Wicklund) own 151 acres, including 4,100 feet of Chub Creek in Waterford Township; and

WHEREAS, the west edge of the Wicklund property is a mapped Minnesota County Biological Survey (MCBS) site of Moderate Biodiversity Significance, including a mix of wetlands, restored grasslands, and forests; and

WHEREAS, the Wicklunds planted many native trees and prairie species during their lifetime of ownership, in addition to investing extensive effort into controlling invasive species, such as buckthorn; and

WHEREAS, County staff has been working with the Wicklunds since 2009 to permanently protect a portion of their property, and staff completed and approved an appraisal of the Wicklund property in November 2020; and

WHEREAS, following County Board of Commissioners approval to acquire the Wicklund permanent natural area conservation easement (Easement) on December 8, 2020, (Resolution No. 20-633), further discussion occurred with the Wicklund family, resulting in a reduction in initial donated value from $55,000 to $7,500 and a slight increase in Easement area from 121.6 to 122.4 acres; and

WHEREAS, the revised total estimated cost to acquire a 122.4-acre Easement from the Wicklunds, including an estimated $4,000 for closing costs, is $339,412; and

WHEREAS, the estimated first phase of natural resource management and restoration of the Easement is $59,900, which remained unchanged from the original estimate; and

WHEREAS, the Wicklunds have accepted the County’s acquisition offer based on the appraised value and value deductions related to the donation of a building site and continued payments through the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP); and

WHEREAS, the Wicklunds have reviewed and approved the Natural Resource Management Plan for the Easement and shared Phase I restoration costs; and

WHEREAS, the Easement and restoration are eligible for state Outdoor Heritage (OH) funding appropriated to the County by the Minnesota Legislature in 2018 (ML18); and

WHEREAS, the 2021 Environmental Resources (ER) CIP budget includes adequate fund balance for ML18 OH funds and County grant-match funds; and

WHEREAS, expenditure of OH funds by the County requires the County Board Chair sign and the County record a Notice of Funding Restriction (NOFR) for the Easement on the Wicklund property funded with OH funds, prior to funding reimbursement by the State of Minnesota; and

WHEREAS, the Physical Development Director (PDD) is required to sign the purchase agreement (PA) to acquire the Easement on the Wicklund property; and

WHEREAS, the final acquisition costs of the Wicklund property will be determined after the settlement statement is finalized and all associated acquisition expenses have been invoiced.

4/1/2021 1:44 PM Page 2 -58- 9.3 - RBA.docx NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby rescinds Resolution No. 20-633; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the expenditure of up to $339,412, including an estimated $4,000 in closing costs, to acquire the 122.4-acre Easement on the Wicklund property within the Preliminary Chub Creek Conservation Focus Area in Waterford Township; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the expenditure of an estimated $59,900 of combined ML18 OH Funds and County grant-match funds to complete the first phase of natural resource restoration within the Easement on the Wicklund property; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the PDD to execute the PA with the Wicklunds to acquire the 122.4-acre Easement, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office (CAO) as to form; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Board Chair to execute a NOFR as required for use of ML18 OH funds for acquiring the Easement on the Wicklund property, subject to approval by the CAO as to form; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2021 Environmental Resources Capital Improvement Program budget is hereby amended as follows:

Expense ML18 OH Grant Funding ($339,412) Acquisition of the Easement on the Wicklund property (LC10048) $339,412 ML18 OH Grant Funding ($ 59,900) Phase I Restoration of the Easement (LC30032) $ 59,900 Total Expense $0

Revenue Acquisition ML18 OH Grant Funding (LC10048) ($254,559) Wicklund Project (LC10048) $254,559 ML18 OH Grant Match (LC10048) ($ 84,853) Wicklund Project (LC10048) $ 84,853

Restoration ML18 OH Grant Funding (LC10048) ($44,925) Wicklund Restoration Project (LC30032) $44,925 ML18 OH Grant Match (LC10048) ($14,975) Wicklund Restoration Project (LC30032) $14,975 Total Revenue $0

; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That following acquisition of the Easement on the Wicklund property, staff will submit the necessary forms and documentation to the State of Minnesota (State) to receive approximately $299,484 of reimbursement funds; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That such reimbursement from the State will be returned to the Environmental Resources 2021 Capital Improvement Program.

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County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

County Manager

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Dakota County Land Conservation Program

Legal Description of the Natural Area Conservation Easement on the Audrey and Jerry Wicklund Property

. A permanent conservation easement over and across that part of the Southwest Quarter lying east of the Railroad Right of Way as described in Book 82 of Deeds, page 550, in Section 7, Township 112 North, Range 19 West, Dakota County, Minnesota, said easement lies southerly and westerly of the following described line:

Commencing at the southeast corner of said Southwest Quarter of Section 7; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the east line of said Southwest Quarter a distance of 717.72 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 81 degrees 09 minutes 21 seconds West a distance of 412.38 feet; thence northerly a distance of 121.57 feet along a tangential curve concave to the northeast having a radius of 86.75 feet and a central angle of 80 degrees 17 minutes 26 seconds; thence North 00 degrees 51 minutes 56 seconds West tangent to said curve a distance of 192.08 feet; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes 30 seconds West a distance of 117.80 feet; thence North 06 degrees 01 minutes 56 seconds West a distance of 73.37 feet; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds West a distance of 363.18 feet; thence South 88 degrees 15 minutes 36 seconds West a distance of 289.89 feet; thence South 80 degrees 37 minutes 44 seconds West a distance of 131.21 feet; thence northerly a distance of 213.87 feet along a tangential curve concave to the northeast having a radius of 120.00 feet and a central angle of 102 degrees 06 minutes 49 seconds; thence North 02 degrees 44 minutes 33 seconds East tangent to said curve a distance of 72.28 feet; thence South 89 degrees 57 minutes 27 seconds West a distance of 15.21 feet to the easterly line of said Railroad Right of Way and said line there terminating.

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That part of the Northwest Quarter lying east of the Railroad Right of Way as described in Book S of Deeds, page 109, in Section 18, Township 112, Range 19, Dakota County, Minnesota.

Easement Area = 122.43 acres

Legal Description of the Access Easement to the Easement on the Jerry L. and Audrey C. Wicklund Property

A 10.00-foot wide permanent access easement over and across part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 7, Township 112 North, Range 19 West, Dakota County, Minnesota, the centerline of said easement is described as follows:

Commencing at the southeast corner of said Southwest Quarter of Section 7; thence North 00 degrees 06 minutes 30 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the east line of said Southwest Quarter a distance of 1568.17 feet to the point of beginning of the centerline to be described; thence South 85 degrees 11 minutes 49 seconds West a distance of 438.73 feet; thence southerly a distance of 56.88 feet along a tangential curve concave to the southeast having a radius of 38.00 feet and a central angle of 85 degrees 46 minutes 06 seconds; thence South 87 degrees 44 minutes 46 seconds West not-tangent to said curve a distance of 140.00 feet and said centerline there terminating.

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General Depiction of the Natural Area Easement on the Audrey and Jerry Wiklund Property

-62- 9.4 - RBA.docx DAKOTA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Appointment To Lower Minnesota River Watershed District Board Of Managers

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Consent-Action None Other Division: Physical Development Current budget Amendment requested Department: Environmental Resources New FTE(s) requested Contact: Zabel, Mark Board Goal: Excellence in public service Contact Phone: (952) 891-7011 Public Engagement Level: N/A Prepared by: Zabel, Mark

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Appoint a Dakota County representative to the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD) Board of Managers.

SUMMARY The LMRWD is located just south of the Twin Cities along the Minnesota River. Portions of the communities of Mendota Heights, Mendota, Lilydale, Eagan, and Burnsville are located within the LMRWD boundaries in Dakota County (Attachment A). The LMRWD is a Special Purpose Unit of government formed under Minn. Stat. § 103D. Upon establishment, the LMRWD became a legal entity for providing local participation to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to construct a navigational channel. With this purpose in mind, a nine-foot navigation channel was developed from the mouth of the Minnesota River to mile 14.7 at Savage, Minnesota. Construction of the project began in 1966 and was completed in 1968. The LMRWD is still actively involved today with the maintenance of the channel and also works with local units of government, private citizens, and local organizations to provide strategic resource evaluation and management.

Yvonne Shirk, the former Dakota County representative on the LMRWD Board of Managers, resigned her position due to a change of residence outside the LMRWD. Yvonne Shirk’s resignation created a vacancy on the LMRWD Board of Managers for a Dakota County representative. The LMRWD and Dakota County collaborated in the recruitment of candidates for appointment. Four candidates applied and were determined eligible. The eligible candidate applications were reviewed by Dakota County Commissioners Workman and Halverson, who represent the area within the LMRWD.

Minn. Stat. § 103D.311 maintains that “person may not be appointed as a manager who: (1) is not a voting resident of the watershed district; and (2) is a public officer of the county, state, or federal government, except that a soil and water conservation supervisor may be a manager.” Patricia Mraz applied to be appointed as Dakota County representative on the Board of Managers of the LMRWD and meets the eligibility requirements set forth in statute. After review by Commissioner Workman and Commissioner Halverson and discussion with Dakota County staff, Patricia Mraz was selected as the recommended candidate.

Members of the LMRWD Board of Managers serve three-year terms. The current term for the Dakota County Manager began February 28, 2021.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends appointment of Patricia Mraz as the Dakota County Member of the Board of Managers for the LMRWD for the remainder of the incumbent term ending February 29, 2024.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS None.

-63- 9.4 - RBA.docx Supporting Documents: Previous Board Action(s): Attachment A: Map of Dakota County portion of LMRWD

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District (LMRWD) is located just south of the Twin Cities along the Minnesota River and includes portions of the communities of Mendota Heights, Mendota, Lilydale, Eagan and Burnsville; and

WHEREAS, the previous Dakota County representative on the LMRWD Board of Managers resigned her position due to a change in residence outside of the Watershed; and

WHEREAS, the LMRWD and Dakota County collaborated in the recruitment of candidates for appointment; and

WHEREAS, four candidates applied and were determined eligible; and

WHEREAS, all eligible applications to fill the vacancy were reviewed by Commissioner Workman and Commissioner Halvorson who represent areas within the LMRWD; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County staff met with the preferred applicant to discuss the appointment; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Mraz applied to Dakota County for potential appointment as the Dakota County Member of the Board of Managers for the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District; and

WHEREAS, Patricia Mraz meets the eligibility requirements set forth in Minn. Stat. § 103D.311; and

WHEREAS, staff and Commissioners Workman and Halverson recommend Patricia Mraz be appointed to the Board of Managers for the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints Patricia Mraz to the Lower Minnesota River Watershed District Board of Managers for a term which expires February 29, 2024.

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

County Manager

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Authorization To Execute Contract Amendment With SEH, Inc., For Professional Services For River To River Greenway Robert Street Crossing

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Consent-Action None Other Division: Physical Development Current budget Amendment requested Department: Parks, Facilities, and Fleet Management New FTE(s) requested Contact: Hoopingarner, Taud Board Goal: A great place to live Contact Phone: (952) 891-7004 Public Engagement Level: Level 2 - Discuss Prepared by: Parent, Matthew

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Authorize the execution of a contract amendment with SEH, Inc., (SEH) to provide additional design and environmental services for the River to River Greenway: Robert Street Crossing (Project) in the City of West St. Paul (City).

SUMMARY To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County and the City are proceeding with the Project. The Project will consist of preliminary and final engineering designs, surveying, and related services for the required improvements to build a pedestrian underpass and trail connections underneath Robert Street between County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 6 (Thompson Avenue) and CSAH 8 (Wentworth Avenue) in the City (Attachment A).

Following former Thompson Oaks Golf Course wetland delineations consultation with Board of Water and Soil Resources, staff revealed additional resource investigation was required due to disturbed nature of the site. Due to this, the former golf course required its own separate wetland delineation report in lieu of it being included with the Robert Street Underpass project area.

During the final design phase of the project, it was determined that incorporation of a security camera system was needed, which included coordination with Dakota County IT, LOGIS, City of West St. Paul, and County engineering staff. Subsequently, design, plan preparation, and preparation of specifications were required. During security camera system development, SEH was asked by the County to redesign trail lighting in the box culvert and provide a structural modification of box culvert lintel beam to incorporate a standardized portal sign configuration that included a surface mounted light outside of the box culvert.

Finally, during the bidding process, it was determined necessary that Dakota County coordinate to incorporate two separate plazas, including plan and specification preparation that included specific County pay items, amenities, and standards. Also, SEH was asked to incorporate three add alternates into the bid documents and cost estimates, including multiple iterations to the construction cost estimate due to County budget limitations. This task required multiple meetings with County and City management staff.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends authorizing an amendment to the contract with SEH in the amount of $17,974, increasing the total amount to $441,822.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS The amended Parks Capital Improvement Program Adopted Budget includes total funding in the amount of $5,718,152 for the project, including funding from previous years (Attachment B). There is sufficient budget for the contract increase.

-67- 9.5 - RBA.docx Supporting Documents: Previous Board Action(s): Attachment A: Project Location 19-537; 5/21/19 Attachment B: Supplemental Agreement 20-153; 3/24/20 Attachment C: Financial Summary

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Dakota County (County) and the City of West St. Paul are partnering on the River to River Greenway: Robert Street Crossing (Project); and

WHEREAS, the contract is for preliminary and final design engineering and public engagement process for developing a pedestrian underpass and trail connections of Trunk Highway 3 (Robert Street) in the City of West St. Paul; and

WHEREAS, the County is the lead agency for the Project with construction scheduled for summer 2020; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 19-537 (May 21, 2019), the County executed a contract with SEH, Inc., (SEH) for preliminary and final design engineering consulting services; and

WHEREAS, the contract was in an amount not to exceed $423,848; and

WHEREAS, SEH has successfully completed the submitted scope of services for many of the necessary deliverables needed for this project; and

WHEREAS, the County and City of West St. Paul staff recognize and recommend that the proposed additional tasks performed by SEH were necessary in order to successfully complete the project; and

WHEREAS, staff negotiated an amount of $17,974 with SEH to complete the work; and

WHEREAS, the 2019 Adopted Parks Capital Improvement Budget includes a total of $5,800,000 of which $640,000 is for design and construction services for the Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute an amendment to the contract with SEH, Inc., to perform additional services necessary to deliver the River to River Greenway: Robert Street Crossing in an amount not to exceed $17,974, resulting in a total amended contract not to exceed $441,822, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

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SUPPLEMENTAL LETTER AGREEMENT

May 28, 2020 RE: River to River Greenway – Robert Street Underpass and Trail Connections Dakota County County Project 98-13 Parks Project P00081 SEH No. 151129 10.00

Matthew Parent Senior Project Manager Dakota County Physical Development Division - Transportation 14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124

Dear Mr. Parent:

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH®) respectfully requests approval of this Supplemental Agreement for Engineering Services (agreement) for the above referenced project. The agreement is needed to address several additional project task items that were unforeseen during the final engineering phase of the project. This agreement assumes County staff will coordinate and conduct a public meeting following opening of project bids, if one is deemed necessary.

The following is a summary of the additional task items and the additional fee incurred to complete them.

Task Additional Fee Unforeseen Processes  Following former Thompson Oaks Golf Course wetland delineations consultation with WCA, LGU and BWSR staff revealed additional resource investigation was required due to disturbed nature of the site. Due to this, the former golf $1,749 course required its own separate wetland delineation report in lieu of it being included with the Robert Street Underpass project area.  Incorporation of a security camera system that included coordination with Dakota County IT, LOGIS, City of West St. Paul and County engineering staff. Subsequently needed design, plan preparation, and preparation of specifications. During security camera system $6,567 development, SEH was asked by the County to re-design trail lighting in the box culvert and provide a structural modification of box culvert lintel beam to incorporate a standardized portal sign configuration that included a surface mounted light outside of the box culvert.

Engineers | Architects | Planners | Scientists Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc., 10901 Red Circle Drive, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN 55343-9302 SEH is an equal opportunity employer | www.sehinc.com | 952.912.2600 | 800.734.6757 | 888.908.8166 fax -70- 9.5 - Attachment B.pdf Matthew Parent, PE May 28, 2020 Page 2

Task Additional Fee  Coordination with County to incorporate two (2) separate plazas including plan and specification preparation that $3,140 included specific County pay items, amenities and standards.  Incorporate three (3) add alternates into the bid documents and cost estimates including multiple iterations to the construction cost estimate due to County budget $4,681 limitations. Included multiple meetings with County and City management staff.  Following MnDOT authorization; multiple submittals and iterations were required with County contracts staff in order $1,837 to get bid documents posted online. Total Supplemental Agreement Amount $17,974

We respectfully request Dakota County consider this amendment to our current professional services contract #C0031533. If this amendment is acceptable, our total contract amount will increase from $423,848.00 to $441,822.00. If approved, please prepare and process a final agreement for execution. Please contact me at 952.912.2616 if you have any questions or need additional information.

Respectfully submitted,

SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC.

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Expense Budget Funding Sources Revised County's Non-County Revised Non- Total Revised Year Budget Proposed RBA Revised Budget County's Share Proposed RBA Share Funding Proposed RBA County Funding Project Funding Prior to 2020 5,800,000 5,800,000 2,044,500 2,044,500 3,755,500 3,755,500 5,800,000

2020 Budget 1,900,000 - 1,900,000 - - - 1,900,000 - 1,900,000 1,900,000 2021 Plan 813,652 813,652 813,652 - 813,652 - - - 813,652 2022 Plan ------2023 Plan ------2024 Plan ------Current CIP Total 2,713,652 - 2,713,652 813,652 - 813,652 1,900,000 - 1,900,000 2,713,652

Costs Beyond Current CIP ------Total 8,513,652 - 8,513,652 2,858,152 - 2,858,152 5,655,500 - 5,655,500 8,513,652 -72- 9.5 - Attachment C.pdf 9.6 - RBA.docx DAKOTA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Authorization To Award Bid And Execute Contract With Johnson Controls Inc., Plymouth, MN, For Heritage Library Chiller Replacement

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Consent-Action None Other Division: Physical Development Current budget Amendment requested Department: Parks, Facilities, and Fleet Management New FTE(s) requested Contact: Hoopingarner, Taud Board Goal: Excellence in public service Contact Phone: (952) 891-7004, (651) 438-4416 Public Engagement Level: N/A Prepared by: Lexvold, Michael

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Authorize execution of a contract with Johnson Controls, Inc., of Plymouth, MN, to replace the Heritage Library chiller.

SUMMARY The Heritage Library and License Center is served by one chiller that provides cooling to the primary spaces in the facility. This unit was installed when the building was constructed in 2000 and has reached the end of its useful life. The replacement of the existing 77-ton chiller is part of the planned upkeep and maintenance at the Heritage Library and License Center. The new unit will be non-propriety and may be serviced and maintained by multiple vendors.

MG Solutions LLC and county staff prepared bid documents. The project was formally advertised, and competitive bids were received on March 9, 2021. The following six bids were received:

Bidder Amount Johnson Controls $102,440 Kraft Mechanical $105,325 Cool Air Mechanical $127,800 Northland Mechanical $129,970 Pioneer Power $131,000 Northern Air $141,642

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends award to Johnson Controls Inc., Plymouth, MN, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in an amount not to exceed $102,440.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS The Adopted 2020–2024 Building Capital Improvement Program included a total budget of $105,000 for this project. The project includes sufficient funds for the completion of this work (Attachment A).

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RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the 2020–2024 Building Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget includes replacement of the existing building chiller for the Heritage Library; and

WHEREAS, MG Solutions LLC and County staff prepared bid documents and specifications; and

WHEREAS, six competitive bids were received on March 9, 2021; and

WHEREAS, Johnson Controls Inc., Plymouth, MN, submitted the lowest bid of $102,440; and

WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the qualifications of the bidder and recommends award to Johnson Controls Inc., Plymouth, MN, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in an amount not to exceed $102,440 for the 2021 Heritage Library Chiller replacement project; and

WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available within the 2020–2024 Building CIP Adopted Budget for this project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Parks, Facilities, and Fleet Management Director to execute a contract for the Heritage Library Chiller Replacement project with Johnson Controls Inc., 2605 Fernbrook Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447, in an amount not to exceed $102,440, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s office as to form.

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

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Expense Budget Funding Sources Budget

Current County's Revised County's Current Non- Revised Non-County Total Revised Year Budget Proposed RBA Revised Budget Share Proposed RBA Share County Funding Proposed RBA Funding Project Funding Prior to 2021 105,000 - 105,000 105,000 - 105,000 - - - 105,000

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Costs Beyond Current CIP ------Total 105,000 - 105,000 105,000 - 105,000 - - - 105,000 -75- 9.6 - Attachment A.pdf

9.7 - RBA.docx DAKOTA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Burnsville For City Utility Repairs In County Project 42-149

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Consent-Action None Other Division: Physical Development Current budget Amendment requested Department: Transportation New FTE(s) requested Contact: Krebsbach, Mark Board Goal: Excellence in public service Contact Phone: (952) 891-7102 Public Engagement Level: Level 1 - Inform and Listen Prepared by: Rezac, Jacob

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Authorize execution of a joint powers agreement with the City of Burnsville (City) for City utility repairs on County Project (CP) 42-149.

SUMMARY To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with CP 42-149, a resurfacing of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 42 from the west County line to CSAH 11 in Burnsville. Construction is planned for the spring of 2022.

As part of the project, the City has reviewed their utilities on this roadway and has determined that repairs are needed to drainage, sanitary sewer, and water main structures. By Resolution No. 13-445 (August 27, 2013), the County and all Cities over 5,000 population entered into agreements for storm sewer (drainage) system repairs in County overlay projects. That agreement defined the roles and responsibilities of each agency for the repair of storm sewer systems but did not address sanitary sewer or water systems. A separate joint powers agreement with each City is necessary to define project cost shares and responsibilities regarding sanitary and water system repairs in County pavement preservation projects. The work in Burnsville includes storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main repairs.

By Resolution No. 21-123 (March 9, 2021), the County Board authorized execution of a contract with Bolton & Menk, Inc., to design the improvements for CP 42-149. Bolton & Menk allotted hours in their contract to design the improvements requested by the City and prepare plans and specifications for the utility repairs. The cost participation for storm sewer repairs will be in accordance with the adopted Cost Share Policy F.8 Storm Sewer Maintenance. The County’s cost-share is 80 percent, and the City’s share is 20 percent of the storm sewer cost. The City is responsible for the sanitary sewer and water system repair costs. The County is responsible for the costs associated with the milling, bituminous paving, striping, and pedestrian ramps on CSAH 42.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends execution of a joint powers agreement with the City of Burnsville for storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main repairs in County Project 42-149.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS None at this time. The 2021–2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Adopted Budget includes $3,535,000 in funding for CP 42-149.

-77- 9.7 - RBA.docx Supporting Documents: Previous Board Action(s): Attachment A: Project Location Map 13-445; 8/27/13 Attachment B: Financial Summary 21-123; 3/9/21

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Dakota County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 42-149 to resurface County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 42 in Burnsville; and

WHEREAS, the City of Burnsville has reviewed their utilities on CSAH 42 and has determined that repairs are needed to drainage structures, sanitary sewer structures, and water main structures in CP 42-149; and

WHEREAS, the Cities have requested that city utility repairs on these roadways be included with the County’s overlay program; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 13-445 (August 27, 2013), the County and the City of Burnsville entered into an agreement for storm sewer (drainage) system repairs in County overlay projects in their city; and

WHEREAS, a separate joint powers agreement with the City of Burnsville is necessary to define the roles and responsibilities of each agency for sanitary sewer and water main repairs in CP 42-149; and

WHEREAS, the Cities will reimburse the County for all costs associated with sanitary sewer and water system repairs in accordance with County policy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute a joint powers agreement with the City of Burnsville for engineering, construction, and maintenance responsibilities for sanitary sewer and water main repairs in County Project 42-149 and the reimbursement of costs by the City of Burnsville to Dakota County, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

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Authorization To Convey Right Of Way Acquired As Part Of County Project 30-39 To City Of Eagan

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Consent-Action None Other Division: Physical Development Current budget Amendment requested Department: Transportation New FTE(s) requested Contact: Krebsbach, Mark Board Goal: A great place to live Contact Phone: (952) 891-7102 Public Engagement Level: N/A Prepared by: Fabish, Jenna

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Authorize conveyance of right of way acquired as part of County Project (CP) 30-39 to the City of Eagan (City).

SUMMARY To provide safe and efficient transportation, Dakota County is partnering with the City and Independent School District (ISD) 196 on CP 30-39: Diffley Road School Area Improvements. The project includes the reconstruction of Diffley Road (County State Aid Highway [CSAH] 30) from a four-lane to two-lane divided section from 1,100 feet east of Lexington Avenue (CSAH 43) to 400 feet east of Braddock Trail, construction of single-lane roundabouts at Daniel Drive and Braddock Trail, Braddock Trail and school entrance intersection modifications, school parking lot modifications, a new access roadway from the south parking lot to the Diffley Road and Daniel Drive intersection, pedestrian crossing devices, and corridor street lighting (Attachment A).

By Resolution No. 20-545 (November 3, 2020), the County Board authorized staff to enter into a joint powers agreement (JPA) for CP 30-39 with the City of Eagan and ISD 196 for right of way acquisition, construction, and maintenance. The JPA defined cost participation and responsibilities for right of way and construction, defined maintenance responsibilities, and outlined project management responsibilities and conveyance of public property for the project.

In October 2020, the State Legislature approved a bonding bill that included $4 million for the construction of the Diffley Road project. As part of the state bonding requirements, each agency must be in ownership of their respective infrastructure. The County acquired a permanent easement along Braddock Trail for intersection improvements at the south entrance to the school complex off of Braddock Trail (Attachment B), and it will ultimately be the City’s infrastructure.

Based on terms of the JPA, the County agreed upon completion of the project to transfer ownership of any applicable drainage and pond easements and real estate interests for city streets to the City. To allow for distribution of the state bonds prior to start of construction, the County shall transfer ownership to the City prior to execution of the state bond funds agreement, anticipated to be late April 2021.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends transferring ownership of the permanent easement along Braddock Trail from County to the City of Eagan to meet the requirements of the state bond funding for CP 30-39.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS None.

-81- 9.8 - RBA.docx Supporting Documents: Previous Board Action(s): Attachment A: Location Map 20-545; 11/3/20 Attachment B: ROW Conveyance Map Attachment C: Financial Summary

RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Dakota County, the City of Eagan (City), and Independent School District (ISD) 196 are partnering on County Project (CP) 30-39 (Project); and

WHEREAS, the Project includes the segment of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 30 from approximately 1,100 feet east of CSAH 43 (Lexington Avenue) to 400 feet east of Braddock Trail; and

WHEREAS, the purpose and need for the Project is to increase pedestrian safety and connections, provide safe facilities, lower vehicle speeds, and reduce pedestrian and vehicle conflict points; and

WHEREAS, to address the purpose and need for the Project, the County is proposing to reconstruct and narrow CSAH 30 (Diffley Road) to a two-lane divided highway, construct two single-lane roundabouts at Daniel Drive and Braddock Trail, construct a new school access road, and pedestrian improvements; and

WHEREAS, Dakota County, the City, and ISD 196 are partnering on final design for CP 30-39; and

WHEREAS, the County is the lead agency for the Project (design, right of way, and construction); and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 20-545 (November 3, 2020), the County Board authorized execution of a joint powers agreement (JPA) for CP 30-39 with the City of Inver Grove Heights for right of way acquisition, construction, and maintenance; and

WHEREAS, in October 2020, the State Legislature approved a bonding bill that included $4 million for the construction of the Diffley Road project; and

WHEREAS, as part of the state bonding requirements, each agency must be in ownership of their respective infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, the County acquired a permanent easement along Braddock Trail for intersection improvements at the south entrance to the school complex off of Braddock Trail that will ultimately be the City’s infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, to allow for distribution of the state bonds prior to start of construction, the County shall transfer ownership of the permanent easement along Braddock Trail to the City prior to execution of the state bond funds agreement, anticipated to be late April 2021; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the JPA, the City of Eagan has agreed to take possession and jurisdiction of the permanent easement along Braddock Trail at this time for the allocation of state bond funds for CP 30-39; and

WHEREAS, the County will convey the permanent easement as legally described below to the City:

A 7.00 foot wide permanent easement for highway purposes over that part of Lot 1, Block 1, Eagan High School Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 40 seconds West, assumed bearing along the east line of said Lot 1 a distance of 22.92 feet; thence northerly a distance of 191.65 feet along a tangential curve concave to the west having a radius of 250.00 feet and a central angle of 43 degrees 55 minutes 23 seconds to a point of reverse curvature; thence northerly a distance of 309.24 feet along a tangential curve concave to the east having a radius of 372.64 feet and a central angle of 47 degrees 32 minutes 54 seconds to the point of beginning of the easement to be described; thence North 86 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds West perpendicular and radial to said curve a distance of 7.00 feet to the west line of the east 7.00 feet of said Lot 1; thence northerly along said west line of the east 7.00 feet a distance of 174.24 feet on a non-tangent curve with a radius of 379.64 feet and a central angle of 26 degrees 17 minutes 46 seconds; thence South 60 degrees 13 minutes 23 seconds East, perpendicular and radial to said curve a distance of 7.00 feet to the east line of said Lot 1; thence southerly along said east line of

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Permanent Easement area contains approximately 1,208 square feet

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Chair of the County Board and the Clerk to the Board to execute a quitclaim deed conveying to the City of Eagan for the following County interests in the permanent easement as described below:

A 7.00 foot wide permanent easement for highway purposes over that part of Lot 1, Block 1, Eagan High School Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Dakota County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Lot 1; thence North 00 degrees 08 minutes 40 seconds West, assumed bearing along the east line of said Lot 1 a distance of 22.92 feet; thence northerly a distance of 191.65 feet along a tangential curve concave to the west having a radius of 250.00 feet and a central angle of 43 degrees 55 minutes 23 seconds to a point of reverse curvature; thence northerly a distance of 309.24 feet along a tangential curve concave to the east having a radius of 372.64 feet and a central angle of 47 degrees 32 minutes 54 seconds to the point of beginning of the easement to be described; thence North 86 degrees 31 minutes 10 seconds West perpendicular and radial to said curve a distance of 7.00 feet to the west line of the east 7.00 feet of said Lot 1; thence northerly along said west line of the east 7.00 feet a distance of 174.24 feet on a non-tangent curve with a radius of 379.64 feet and a central angle of 26 degrees 17 minutes 46 seconds; thence South 60 degrees 13 minutes 23 seconds East, perpendicular and radial to said curve a distance of 7.00 feet to the east line of said Lot 1; thence southerly along said east line of Lot 1 a distance of 171.02 on a non-tangent curve with a radius of 372.64 feet and a central angle of 26 degrees 17 minutes 46 seconds to the point of beginning.

Permanent Easement area contains approximately 1,208 square feet.

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

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Costs Beyond Current CIP ------Total 7,144,000 - 7,144,000 2,444,000 - 2,444,000 4,700,000 - 4,700,000 7,144,000 -86- 9.8 - Attachment C.pdf 9.9 - RBA.docx DAKOTA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Authorization To Execute Contract With SRF Consulting Group For Transportation Planning And Preliminary Engineering Services For County Project 66-15 In Vermillion Township

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Consent-Action None Other Division: Physical Development Current budget Amendment requested Department: Transportation New FTE(s) requested Contact: Krebsbach, Mark Board Goal: A great place to live Contact Phone: (952) 891-7102 Public Engagement Level: Level 3 - Involve Prepared by: Abere, Doug

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Authorize execution of a contract with SRF Consulting Group for preliminary design consulting services for County Project (CP) 66-15 in Vermillion Township (Attachment A).

SUMMARY To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 66-15, for planning and design of a new interchange between County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 66 and US Trunk Highway (TH) 52 in Vermillion Township. The requested contract includes studies to document the need for the project, determine the interchange location, address environmental impacts, develop the preliminary engineering design, and to work with others including Vermillion Township, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, other agencies, and property owners. Dakota County is the lead agency.

Scope of Work and Issues to be Addressed. The scope of work for the CP 66-15 preliminary design phase includes public and agency coordination, survey and data collection, traffic studies, project feasibility and alternative studies, environmental documentation, utilities coordination, drainage design, and a preliminary layout for the preferred alternative. The studies of alternatives and design details will consider alternative locations for the interchange, including the intersection of CSAH 62 and TH 52 (one mile north of CSAH 66). Other issues will include impacts to the Vermillion River, farms, and natural resources.

Consultant Selection. The Dakota County Transportation Department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for transportation planning services, including reference to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget of $500,000. The cost participation for the study and preliminary engineering will be in accordance with the adopted Cost Share Policy F.1, Cost Participation-Roadway. The County’s cost share is 100 percent of the consultant contract. Six proposals were received and evaluated by staff representing the County. SRF Consulting Group was selected as the preferred professional engineering consultant based on the following criteria: project understanding, project approach, public involvement, project team expertise, quality control, performance on similar projects, and best-value cost. The six consultants submitted cost proposals as follows: Consultant Amount Hours Cost/Hour HDR $499,962 3,627 $137.84 WSB $499,792 3,944 $126.72 SEH $498,304 3,921 $127.09 SRF $49 9,974 4,024 $124. 25 Kimley -Horn $498,580 3,814 $130.72 KLJ $499,753 3,674 $136.02

The proposals were evaluated to determine whether the work plan, hours, and rate structure were sufficient and reasonable to complete all of the work. The proposal from SRF provided the best value in balancing the services needed with estimated costs. A Consultant Evaluation Summary detailing the proposal process, review team, evaluation criteria and results, and best-value cost evaluation is included in Attachment B.

RECOMMENDATION The County Engineer recommends execution of a contract with SRF Consulting Group, for the professional design services for CP 66-15 for actual costs not to exceed $499,974.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS The 2021-2025 Transportation CIP Adopted Budget includes $500,000 for planning and preliminary engineering of CP 66-15. The total County cost of the contract will be $499,974. Sufficient funds are available for the engineering study contract (Attachment C).

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RESOLUTION WHEREAS, to provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 66-15; and

WHEREAS, CP 66-15 is the proposed new interchange between County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 66 and US Trunk Highway (TH) 52 in Vermillion Township; and

WHEREAS, the Transportation Department sent a Request for Proposal to six qualified professional consultants; and

WHEREAS, the proposals received were evaluated by County staff; and

WHEREAS, the proposal from SRF Consulting Group has the best value costs for the Study and provides all the services needed; and

WHEREAS, the 2021-2025 Transportation Capital Improvement Program Budget includes $500,000 for CP 66-15 engineering consulting services; and

WHEREAS, the County Engineer recommends execution of a contract with SRF Consulting Group for engineering consulting services for CP 66-15 for actual costs not to exceed $499,974; and

WHEREAS, the cost participation for the study and preliminary engineering will be in accordance with the adopted Cost Share Policy F.1, Cost Participation-Roadway; and

WHEREAS, the County’s cost share is 100 percent of the consultant contract.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute a contract with SRF Consulting Group to perform engineering consulting services for County Project 66-15 in an amount not to exceed $499,974, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

County Manager’ s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

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County Project 66‐15 CSAH 66 & TH 52 Interchange Study Area in Vermillion Township

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Consultant Evaluation Summary For County Project 66-15

Consulting Services Information

Consultant Services Description: CP 66-15 is a proposed new interchange between County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 66 and US Trunk Highway (TH) 52 in Vermillion Township. The consultant contract will include studies addressing the need for the project, traffic, alternative locations/designs, preliminary engineering design, and outreach to Vermillion Township, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, other agencies, and property owners. Dakota County is the lead agency.

Scope of Consultant Services: The scope of work for CP 66-15 includes public and agency coordination, survey and data collection, traffic studies, project feasibility and alternative studies, environmental documentation, utilities coordination, drainage design, and a preliminary layout for the preferred alternative. The studies of alternatives and design details will consider alternative locations for the interchange, including the intersection of CSAH 62 and TH 52 (one mile north of CSAH 66).

Deliverables: The contract’s technical deliverables include technical/environmental reports and preliminary design layouts as follows: (1) survey and environmental data; (2) a Traffic Report; (3) a Feasibility and Location- Study Report; (4) an Environmental Assessment Worksheet/Report; (5) alternative interchange layouts and comparisons; (6) a Drainage Report; and (7) a MnDOT-Approved Preliminary Layout for the preferred alternative. The contract deliverables will also include project management services and public/agency engagement as outlined below.

Public and Agency Engagement: Public outreach and work with agencies will include three rounds of public-information, including in- person and online meeting opportunities, web page content, and opportunities to review and comment on project documents. Dakota County staff and SRF have prepared plans to work closely with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR), and land owners – including residents, businesses, farmers and public agencies (see more details in the Evaluation Results section, page 2).

Schedule: The contract schedule is planned from April 2021 through December 2022 (up to 20 months).

Consultant Selection Summary: The Request for Proposals (RFP) for the required consultant services was released on January 28, 2021, and was sent to the following six (6) consultant firms: HDR, Kimley-Horn, KLJ, SEH, SRF, and WSB. These six firms were invited to submit proposals because of proven expertise and ability to complete complex transportation planning and design studies. The County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget of $500,000 was noted in the RFP with the explanation that the proposed cost for services could fall outside of this budget range if explained by the proposer. Six (6) proposals were submitted to the County by the due date of February 19, 2021; the six proposals were led by the firms invited to propose: HDR, Kimley-Horn, KLJ, SEH, SRF, and WSB.

Review Team and Process: The six (6) proposals were reviewed by staff from Dakota County, including staff representing expertise in transportation planning, roadway design, and environmental/water resources. Proposals were

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reviewed and ranked independently by review team members. The review team members met on March 2, 2021, to discuss the proposals, share information regarding individual member evaluations, and reach consensus on a recommended consultant. The consensus reached by the proposal reviewers supported negotiating the contract with SRF Consulting Group (SRF).

Evaluation Criteria: The proposals were evaluated and ranked based on the following 6 criteria: 1. Project Understanding and Approach (20%): Based on conceptual understanding of the required scope/deliverables and the consultant’s general approach. 2. Scope of Work, Deliverables, and Schedule (30%): Based on detailed approach and organization of the work to be completed, scheduling of the work, and approach to managing resources to successfully complete all tasks. 3. Public Involvement Approach (25%): Approach to facilitate acceptance of the project and design within the project schedule, including approaches for the best use of budgeted meetings and techniques to engage with the right stakeholders. 4. Project Team and Expertise of Key Personnel (15%): Based on the project management team, technical specialists, roles/organization, and qualifications based on similar experience. 5. Quality Control (10%): Based on methods to ensure quality products delivered on schedule. 6. Best Value Cost Proposal: Considered the quality and feasibility of the proposal and services for fee; the cost proposed vs. value to be provided; and the approach to complete the work within budget and schedule

Evaluation Results: Dakota County staff selected SRF based on the detailed work plan provided in the firm’s proposal, which presented a strong understanding of the project and an integrated approach to delivering all tasks by a qualified team. The SRF proposal emphasized approaches to address the need for the project in early steps, in parallel with studies of a wide-ranging alternatives. The SRF proposal provided the best balancing of the tasks to be completed with the project-area issues and stakeholders to be addressed. These will include coordination with MnDOT, MnDNR, and other agencies concerning the project’s purpose and need (including TH 52 needs), the Vermillion River Aquatic Management Areas (AMAs), and prime agricultural lands and farms, including 155 acres of unique community farming at the junction of CSAH 66 and TH 52 by the Hmong American Farming Association (HAFA).

Dakota County staff in the Transportation and Environmental Departments have ongoing relationships with MnDOT, MnDNR, and HAFA representatives, as well as with other land owners. SRF’s proposal was the best value because it addressed and balanced the unique relationships, issues, and needs of the study area while presenting appropriate budgets in each task. As shown below (next page), the SRF total cost of $499,974 is in the same range of costs submitted by the other consultants; however, it provided the best-fit distribution of labor hours to tasks, including important technical tasks addressing survey, traffic, design, and water resources. The SRF proposal also estimated the lowest average per-hour labor cost among the six proposals.

SRF also suggested optional tasks, to anticipate changes and other needs – for example, to address federal funding opportunities/requirements and possible technical issues related to the Vermillion River. The proposed optional tasks would have added up to $42,141 (326 hours) to the contact. However, County Staff decided to not include the optional tasks in the contract recommendation because the need for specific optional services or other changes is not easy to evaluate at the outset, and the services proposed by SRF or other adjustments can be addressed with more confidence later in the planning and design process.

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Summary of Proposed costs:

Consultant Amount Hours Cost/Hour HDR $499,962 3,627 $137.84 WSB $499,792 3,944 $126.72 SEH $498,304 3,921 $127.09 SRF $499,974 4,024 $124.25 Kimley -Horn $498,580 3,814 $130.72 KLJ $499,753 3,674 $136.02 Recommendation: Staff recommends the consulting engineering firm SRF Consulting Group be awarded a contract for CP 66-16, including studies of traffic needs and location/design alternatives for a proposed new interchange at or near the junction of CSAH 66 and TH 52 in Vermillion Township. Given the scope of the needed studies and issues to be addressed, the SRF proposal and contract negotiations offered the best combination of approach, detailed work plan, and balanced cost-to-value from among the six (6) submitted proposals.

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Expense Budget Funding Sources Budget

Current County's Revised County's Current Non- Revised Non-County Total Revised Year Budget Proposed RBA Revised Budget Share Proposed RBA Share County Funding Proposed RBA Funding Project Funding Prior to 2021 500,000 - 500,000 500,000 - 500,000 - - - 500,000

2021 Budget ------2022 Plan 650,000 650,000 650,000 - 650,000 - - - 650,000 2023 Plan 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 - 2,000,000 - - - 2,000,000 2024 Plan 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 - 10,000,000 - - - 10,000,000 2025 Plan ------Current CIP Total 12,650,000 - 12,650,000 12,650,000 - 12,650,000 - - - 12,650,000

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9.10 - RBA.docx DAKOTA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Authorization To Vacate Excess Right Of Way On County Road 48 In City Of Coates

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Consent-Action None Other Division: Physical Development Current budget Amendment requested Department: Transportation New FTE(s) requested Contact: Krebsbach, Mark Board Goal: Excellence in public service Contact Phone: (952) 891-7102 Public Engagement Level: N/A Prepared by: Rezac, Jacob

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Authorize the vacation of excess right of way adjacent to County Road 48 in the City of Coates to the current landowner.

SUMMARY To provide a safe and efficient transportation system, Dakota County maintains over 440 miles of County highways, including County Road 48 in the City of Coates. County Road 48 was originally constructed as a two-lane, east- west road in 1942. A highway easement, which includes prescriptive rights, was obtained for this. County Road 48 was later realigned to intersect a curved section of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 46. Additional highway easements were acquired to accommodate this realignment. The old highway easement for the curve section remains on record.

The same property owner owns parcels north of County Road 48. The owner is proposing to redevelop their parcels north of County Road 48 and expressed interest in the excess property the County owns (Attachment A). Any future reconstruction of County Road 48 would require an intersection similar to what exists today, given CSAH 46 has higher traffic volumes and provides better east-west continuity. Future reconstruction of County Road 48 will require additional highway easement in a different location at County cost. The existing highway easement has no value other than for highway purposes. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 163.11, subdivision 4, the County can vacate this easement by resolution from the County Board.

RECOMMENDATION The County Engineer has determined that the existing highway easement, described as Parcel 5A on Dakota County Right of Way Map No. 246, is excess to the County’s needs. The County Engineer recommends the vacation of Parcel 5A, as described and depicted in Dakota County Right of Way Map No. 246, to reduce the County’s future liability and maintenance responsibilities.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS None at this time.

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RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Dakota County maintains over 440 miles of County highways, including County Road 48 in the City of Coates; and

WHEREAS, County Road 48 was constructed as an east-west roadway in 1942; and

WHEREAS, highway right of way was obtained from the adjacent property owner to accommodate construction; and

WHEREAS, curvature was introduced to County Road 48 to intersect with County State Aid Highway 46, a higher volume east-west roadway; and

WHEREAS, a parcel north of County Road 48 is subject to development; and

WHEREAS, the County Engineer has determined that the existing highway easement in the former section of County Road 48 is excess to the County’s needs; and

WHEREAS, the County Engineer recommends the vacation of Parcel 5A as depicted in Dakota County Right of Way Map No. 246; and

WHEREAS, the County is proceeding with this vacation of right of way pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 163.11, Subd. 4; and

WHEREAS, the vacation of the excess right of way benefits the property owner and reduces the County’s future liability and maintenance costs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Board Chair to execute a quit claim deed vacating the County’s interest in Parcel 5A as depicted in Dakota County Right of Way Map No. 246.

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

County Manager

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Approval Of Final Plats Recommended By Plat Commission

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Consent-Action None Other Division: Physical Development Current budget Amendment requested Department: Transportation New FTE(s) requested Contact: Tollefson, Todd Board Goal: A great place to live Contact Phone: (952) 891-7070 Public Engagement Level: N/A Prepared by: Tollefson, Todd

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Approve final plats contiguous to County Roads as recommended by the Plat Commission.

SUMMARY To provide for the orderly development of property in Dakota County, new subdivisions adjoining County highways are reviewed under the Dakota County Contiguous Plat Ordinance No. 108. The Ordinance requires new subdivisions adjoining County highways to comply with the County’s access spacing and right of way guidelines in order that existing and future highway corridors are preserved to accommodate existing and forecasted traffic volumes safely and efficiently. The Plat Commission examines plats prior to the time they are submitted for County Board approval. The Plat Commission has reviewed and recommends approval of the final plats by the County Board. The final plat approval by the County Board is subject to the conditions established by the Plat Commission review (Attachments A and B).

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the final plats by the County Board as recommended by the Plat Commission.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS None.

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RESOLUTION 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:

SUNSET FOURTEENTH ADDITION Eagan PRESERVE OF LAKEVILLE SECOND ADDITION Lakeville PHEASANT RUN OF LAKEVILLE SIXTH ADDITION Lakeville

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

County Manager

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The Plat Commission meeting began at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. Members present included: Todd Tollefson, Kristi Sebastian, Scott Peters, Kurt Chatfield, and Erin Laberee. Others present: Butch McConnell

Plat Name: SUNSET FOURTEENTH ADDITION PID: 107299601021, 107299601022, 107299601023 City: Eagan County Road: CSAH 30 (Diffley Rd) Current ADT: 7,900 Projected ADT: 11,000 Current Type: 3-lane Proposed Type: 3-lane R/W Guideline: 60ft ½ ROW Spacing Guideline: ¼ mile full access Posted Speed Limit: 45 mph Proposed Use: Residential Status: Preliminary Location: NE ¼, Sec 25-27-23 In attendance (03/17/21): Pam Dudziak (city)

REVIEW 03/17/21: The plat combines and splits some existing platted lots. The right-of-way needs are 60 feet of half right of way, which is shown on the plat. Restricted access is shown along all CSAH 30 that was dedicated in the underlying plats. Access to the site will be through a private driveway easement from the east as provided through the City’s requirements.

RECOMMENDATION 03/17/21: The Plat Commission has approved the preliminary and final plat, provided that the described conditions are met, and will recommend approval to the County Board of Commissioners.

Plat Name: PRESERVE OF LAKEVILLE SECOND ADDITION PID: 225860000010, 225860000060 City: Lakeville County Road: CSAH 50 (Kenwood Tr) Current ADT (2017): 18,600 Projected ADT (2030): 27,000 Current Type: 4-lane Proposed Type: 4-lane, divided R/W Guideline: 75ft (½ R/W) Spacing Guideline: ¼ mile full access Posted Speed Limit: 50 mph Proposed Use: Residential Status: Preliminary Location: SW ¼ 18-114-20, NW ¼ 19-114-20 In attendance (03/17/21): Frank Dempsey (city); Kris Jensen (city); Alex Jordan (city); Christina Orlowsky (city)

REVIEW 03/17/21: The proposed plat is a replat of Outlots from the PRESERVE OF LAKEVILLE. Restricted access should be shown along all CSAH 50. A quit claim deed to Dakota County for restricted access along CSAH 50 is required with the recording of the plat mylars.

RECOMMENDATION 03/17/21: The Plat Commission has approved the preliminary and final plat, provided that the described conditions are met, and will recommend approval to the County Board of Commissioners.

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REVIEW 07/22/19: The proposed property includes a replat of a future plat as Outlot D, NORTH CREEK. The right-of-way needs for a 6-lane divided roadway for CSAH 31 are 100 feet of half right of way from existing centerline. Outlot D should dedicate 25-feet in the plat of NORTH CREEK to meet the right-of-way needs. Restricted access is shown along all of CSAH 31. The quit claim deed for restricted access will be required with the plat of NORTH CREEK; therefore, no quit claim deed will be required.

The ghost property to the east is along 179th Street (future County Road), lying westerly of the creek. As discussed with the City, the County Transportation Department should study the vertical and horizontal alignment of 179th Street to the east to Diamond Path and probably easterly to the railroad tracks to understand the grading for future development along 179th Street. This should also include looking at the future trail location/design and the structure recommendation for creek crossing on 179th Street.

RECOMMENDED 07/22/19: The Plat Commission has approved the preliminary plat provided that the described conditions are met. The Ordinance requires submittal of a final plat for review by the Plat Commission before a recommendation is made to the County Board of Commissioners. REVIEW 02/17/21: The proposed property includes a replat of Outlot D, NORTH CREEK, Outlot C, PHEASANT RUN FOURTH ADDITION along with an unplatted parcel. The right-of-way needs for a 6-lane divided roadway for CSAH 31 are 100 feet of half right of way and for 179th Street West (future County Road) are 75 feet of half right of way. Restricted access is required and shown along all of CSAH 31. A restricted access document was recorded along Outlot D (no. 3338703) but requires an additional quit claim deed for restricted for the unplatted 33-foot strip. As discussed, a planned greenway is located on Outlot C, just easterly of proposed Outlot B.

RECOMMENDED 02/17/21: The Plat Commission has approved the final plat provided that the described conditions are met and will recommend approval to the County Board of Commissioners.

REVIEW 03/17/21: The plat was revised to include 179th Street West (future County Road). The right-of-way needs for a 6-lane divided roadway for CSAH 31 are 100 feet of half right of way and for 179th Street West (future County Road) are 75 feet of half right of way. Restricted access is required and shown along all of CSAH 31. A restricted access document was recorded along Outlot D (no. 3338703) but requires an additional quit claim deed for restricted for the unplatted 33-foot strip along CSAH 31. Restricted access is shown along the southerly right of way of 179th Street West (along Outlots A & C). Restricted access is not required along the northerly right of way of 179th Street West (along Outlot D), which will be reviewed in the future with the replat of Outlot D.

A quit claim deed to Dakota County for restricted access is required for the unplatted 33-foot strip along CSAH 31 and for Outlots A and C along 179th Street West.

RECOMMENDATION 03/17/21: The Plat Commission has approved the final plat provided that the described conditions are met and will recommend approval to the County Board of Commissioners.

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Update On Coronavirus Public Health Response, Vaccinations, And County Operational Impacts

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Regular-Information None Other Division: County Administration/County Board Current budget Amendment requested Department: County Administration New FTE(s) requested Contact: Smith, Matt Board Goal: Excellence in public service Contact Phone: (651) 438-4590 Public Engagement Level: N/A Prepared by: Reynolds, Jennifer

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Update on coronavirus (COVID-19) Public Health response, vaccinations, and County operational impacts.

SUMMARY Staff from the County’s Public Health Department and the Operations, Management and Budget Division will provide an update at the meeting.

Dakota County is working with local, state and federal health officials in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID- 19) outbreak.

Dakota County Public Health has activated a system that assigns emergency roles to staff and involves regular meetings to share COVID-19 updates. County staff is also communicating with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This information is being communicated to hospitals, schools, city emergency managers, and other community partners. In addition, the Public Health Department has a COVID-19 hotline for County residents to call with questions and concerns. Health care providers in the County are screening patients for signs and symptoms of the virus. Public Health staff continues to work with the Dakota Child and Family Clinic to provide COVID-19 drive-up testing that is accessible and affordable for Dakota County residents. Vaccination clinics have started, and there are several phases outlined by MDH for the vaccination process with the first phase including vaccinations for healthcare providers, Long Term Care (LTC) residents, people with underlying health conditions and mission critical staff. Public Health has a role in vaccine distribution and has contracted with two health care agencies to provide vaccinations for the targeted groups included in the first phase.

County staff are also actively responding to expanded community needs brought about by COVID-19. Through Dakota County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), County staff distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to cities and first responders, operate a centralized resource hotline, conduct outreach to long term care facilities, promote mental health resources available to the community during a time of increased need and work with state staff on coordination and outreach efforts for testing within the County.

The County’s Continuity of Operations Plan continues to be actively implemented. The Operations Team meets regularly. The team focuses on delivery of essential services while protecting the health and safety of the public and staff. Long term plans are developed as this event continues to evolve. Plans consider staff availability, possible changes to policies/procedures, and changes to common spaces in order to serve residents in person or through remote technology. Strategies to support a remote workforce have been put in place. Expenditures associated with the response are being tracked. Plans have been implemented for vaccinating staff consistent with the priorities and guidelines developed by the Minnesota Health and the Dakota County Public Health Departments. As the vaccination rate increases, efforts to define the Workplace of the Future are underway.

RECOMMENDATION Information only; no action requested.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS None.

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RESOLUTION Information only; no action requested.

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☐☐☐ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☒☒☒ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

County Manager

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Proclamation Of Public Health Week In Dakota County April 5-11, 2021

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Regular-Action None Other Division: Community Services Current budget Amendment requested Department: Public Health New FTE(s) requested Contact: Brueshoff, Bonnie Board Goal: A great place to live Contact Phone: (651) 554-6103 Public Engagement Level: N/A Prepared by: Brueshoff, Bonnie

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Proclaim the week of April 5-11, 2021, as Public Health Week in Dakota County.

SUMMARY Under Minn. Stat. § 145A, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners acts as the community health board and has responsibility to prevent disease and disability and to promote and protect the health and safety of county citizens.

In early 2020, COVID-19 spread around the world, impacting the lives of every Dakota County community member. A year later, the disease has infected over 38,000 residents, hospitalized over 2,000, and killed over 400. While some loss is irreplaceable, there is no doubt that the efforts of public health organizations saved lives and helped to restore hope and strength. Many diseases, including COVID-19, can be slowed and prevented through the work of public health and strong community partnerships. Together we can address the social and economic factors that affect people’s health and continue to align with the County Board goal of creating ‘A Great Place to Live’ for all our residents.

In the first full week of April, individuals, families, organizations, and government agencies will celebrate National Public Health Week. The goal is to recognize and promote the vital work public health plays, along with the behavior of individuals and families, in creating a healthy community. This year the theme is Building Bridges to Better Health. The daily themes recognize health and social strategies like rebuilding, strengthening community, galvanizing climate justice, constructing COVID-19 resilience, uplifting mental health and wellness, and elevating the essential health workforce. During the week, we will celebrate the power of prevention, advocate for healthy and fair policies, share strategies for increasing equity and champion the role of a strong public health system.

OUTCOMES The Dakota County Public Health Department works to build healthy individuals, families, and communities in Dakota County through partnerships to prevent disease, disability, and injury; promote physical and mental wellbeing and safety; and protect health and the environment. In 2020: • Our public health department led the county’s initiative to better understand, control, and prevent the spread of COVID-19. • Our department partnered with local and state health organizations to set up COVID-19 testing facilities. Together with these organizations, tens of thousands of residents were tested for free. • Public health staff developed and laid out plans for community vaccination clinics in 2021, including creating partnerships to vaccinate our most vulnerable residents in long-term care facilities. • The public health department partnered with other county departments to ensure that residents received food, medicine, transportation, and other essential services so that they could continue to live healthy lives. • Our public health nurses and staff continued to visit families (virtually) during pregnancy and after delivery to provide information on healthy physical, social, and emotional child development.

RECOMMENDATION In order to encourage residents to take action to promote their health, the health of their families, and health of their community, staff recommends the Dakota County Board of Commissioners recognizes Public Health Week in Dakota County, April 5-11, 2021.

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS None.

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RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners acts as the Community Board of Health under Minn. Stat. § 145A, and has responsibility to prevent disease and disability and to promote and protect the health and safety of county citizens; and

WHEREAS, one of the County’s strategic goals is creating “A Great Place to Live” by improving the health and safety of Dakota County residents; and

WHEREAS, the week of April 5-11, 2021, is National Public Health Week, and the theme is “Building Bridges to Better Health”; and

WHEREAS, preventing diseases before they start is critical to helping people live longer, healthier lives while managing health-related costs; and

WHEREAS, strong public health systems are critical for sustaining and improving community health;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims April 5-11, 2021, as Public Health Week in Dakota County, and encourages residents to take action to promote their health, the health of their families, and the health of their community.

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

County Manager

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Acknowledgement Of 2021 Public Health Achievement Awards

Meeting Date: 4/6/2021 Fiscal/FTE Impact: Item Type: Regular-Action None Other Division: Community Services Current budget Amendment requested Department: Public Health New FTE(s) requested Contact: Brueshoff, Bonnie Board Goal: A great place to live Contact Phone: (651) 554-6103 Public Engagement Level: N/A Prepared by: Luce, Jess

PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED Acknowledge the 2021 Public Health Achievement Award recipients.

SUMMARY Under Minn. Stat. § 145A, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners acts as the Community Board of Health and has responsibility to prevent disease and disability and to promote and protect the health and safety of County citizens. The first full week in April is officially designated as National Public Health Week. This year the theme is “Building Better Bridges Together.” Making communities safe and healthy is public health’s top priority, clearly evidenced by the lead role and work of Public Health during the current COVID-19 pandemic. We all have a role to help our county be a healthy place to live, learn, work, and play.

By Resolution No. 00-175 (March 21, 2000), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners established an annual Public Health Achievement Award to recognize and honor the contributions of citizens in Dakota County who devote their time, energy, and talents in their communities. The award is presented in conjunction with National Public Health Week. Awards are made in the following three categories:

• Youth Award – an individual or group, 18 years or younger at the time of nomination • Individual Award – an individual, 19 years or older at time of nomination • Community Group Award – an individual group, 19 years or older (community coalitions, partnerships, or organizations)

An announcement of the award, including its categories, criteria, and nomination instructions, was distributed to individuals and groups in the community. Nominations were due on March 10, 2021. The review committee was made up of Public Health staff who reviewed the applications and made recommendations for award recipients.

The award recipients will be announced on April 6, 2021. The award presentation will be done virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See Attachment A for a description of each recipient.

RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the 2021 Public Health Achievement Awards be presented to:

Category Individual/Organization Youth All Dakota County Youth Individual Bianca Virnig Community Deerwood Elementary School

EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS Expenses are nominal and are included in the 2021 Public Health budget.

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RESOLUTION WHEREAS, under Minn. Stat. § 145A, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners acts as the Community Board of Health and has responsibility to prevent disease and disability and to promote and protect the health and safety of county citizens; and

WHEREAS, the first full week in April is officially designated as National Public Health Week, which recognizes the importance of ensuring conditions where everyone has the opportunity to be healthy and we all have a role to play in healthy places to live, learn, work, and play; and

WHEREAS, many people in Dakota County contribute time, energy, and talent in their communities to build a healthy Dakota County; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 00-175 (March 21, 2000), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, desiring to recognize and honor these contributions, established a Public Health Achievement Award to recognize three categories of contributions: youth, individual and community; and

WHEREAS, nominees were evaluated according to and met criteria for leadership, public health contributions, collaboration, advocacy, role model, and evidence of impact.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby presents the 2021 Public Health Achievement Award to the following individuals and organizations:

Category Individual/Organization Youth All Dakota County Youth Individual Bianca Virnig Community Deerwood Elementary School

; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby expresses congratulations and great appreciation for their valuable contributions to the public health mission of bringing people together to create a healthy future for all citizens of Dakota County.

County Manager’s Comments: Reviewed by (if required): ☒☒☒ Recommend Action ☒☒☒ County Attorney’s Office ☐☐☐ Do Not Recommend Action ☒☒☒ Financial Services ☐☐☐ Reviewed---No Recommendation ☒☒☒ Risk Management ☐☐☐ Reviewed---Information Only ☐☐☐ Employee Relations ☐☐☐ Submitted at Commissioner Request ☐☐☐ Information Technology ☐☐☐ Facilities Management

County Manager

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2021 PH Achievement Awards

Youth All Dakota County Youth

“All Dakota County Youth” are being awarded the 2021 Public Health Achievement Award for rising to the occasion during a difficult year—filled with lockdowns, distance and remote learning, trying to stay active and connected while spending extra time at home with their families, and for keeping each other safe and healthy by wearing masks and social distancing in the community and in the classroom. Thank you, Dakota County Youth, for your perseverance and resilience in 2020 and beyond!

Individual Bianca Virnig, Metro ECSU

Bianca Virnig works for Metro Educational Cooperative Service Unit ECSU, a nonprofit group established to provide high quality education services for public, private, and non-profit programs in the Twin Cities Metro area. She is also a resident of Eagan. Since August, Bianca has been instrumental in her role as a Regional Support Coordinator on the Dakota County Public Health Consultation Team.

Over the past year, Bianca has guided and assisted schools in providing a safe learning environment for students and staff, while implementing mitigation strategies amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. She has helped school members better understand COVID guidance around contact tracing, personal protective equipment (PPE), and building safety. She has gone above and beyond to meet one-on-one with school nurses in the evenings, and over the weekends, to address personal needs as well as to better understand how to assist schools. Through her presentations, she has given consistent information to school health staff which has reduced confusion during a time of many changes and role responsibilities within school systems. Moving out of this pandemic is difficult, but with individuals like Bianca involved, the transition is not only easier, but safer for all.

Community Deerwood Elementary School’s Virtual Safe Place

Merging team member’s creativity, ingenuity, and forward thinking, the staff at Deerwood Elementary have supported students coping with mental health needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. When schools abruptly went to full-time online education due to the pandemic, Deerwood Elementary School Social Worker Abby Chmiel created a virtual social work office to help students cope with stress and anxiety. Her virtual office includes a “virtual safe place” for students based on the Conscious Discipline Model. This virtual office and model was made easily replicable/usable so that other Deerwood Elementary staff and students could benefit from it. Conscious Discipline is a research-based model that heavily focuses on creating a sense of safety and connection within the “School Family”, so students are better able to self-regulate and achieve a brain state most conducive for learning. One of the Conscious Discipline strategies to help students self- regulate is the Safe Place. Deerwood Elementary School’s virtual Safe Place provides students access to

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breathing techniques and coping skills to help them self-regulate while distance learning. The Safe Place is a five-step process that teaches students how to use calming techniques so they can self-regulate. Deerwood Elementary students reported that the virtual tools are helpful in teaching them how to self- regulate and empowers them to be successful in school. A survey administered by Principal Sorenson, found “85 percent of Deerwood kids are utilizing their digital safe place and 90 percent of the teachers that responded to the survey shared that their students are utilizing Abby Chmiel’s virtual office.” Overall, this creative tool has made students feel calm, excited, empowered, and ready to learn.

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