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1 STATE OF MINNESOTA ) COUNTY OF DAKOTA ) OFFICE OF COUNTY BOARD ) Call To Order And Roll Call Commissioner Mike Slavik Commissioner Kathleen A. Gaylord Commissioner Thomas A. Egan Commissioner Joe Atkins Commissioner Liz Workman Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg Commissioner Chris Gerlach Also in attendance were: Matt Smith, County Manager; James Backstrom, County Attorney; Jay Stassen, First Assistant County Attorney; and Jeni Reynolds, Sr. Administrative Coordinator to the Board. Pledge Of Allegiance With Dakota County Sheriff's Honor Guard The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chair Mike Slavik who welcomed everyone and opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The Dakota County Sheriff's Honor Guard presented the colors for the Pledge of Allegiance. Honor Guard members were: Detective Sean Qualy and Correctional Corporal Tim Parker. Election Of 2018 Officers Prior to the Election of 2018 Officers Chair Slavik highlighted 2017 accomplishments and thanked dedicated colleagues and committed staff of Dakota County. Chair Slavik began the election of County Board Officers for 2018 by calling for nominations for the office of County Board Chair. Commissioner Atkins placed the name of Commissioner Kathleen A. Gaylord in nomination. The Chair called for additional nominations. No additional nominations were placed in nomination Election Of 2018 Chair Motion: Thomas A. Egan Second: Liz Workman BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby closes nominations and casts a unanimous ballot to elect Commissioner Kathleen A. Gaylord as County Board Chair for Commissioner Kathleen A. Gaylord assumed the duties of Chair. Commissioner Slavik was presented with a memento in recognition and appreciation of his leadership in Chair Gaylord thanked her colleagues for electing her as Chair and highlighted goals for At this time Chair Gaylord called for nominations for the office of County Board Vice-Chair. Commissioner Gerlach placed the name of Commissioner Liz Workman in nomination. The Chair called for additional nominations. No additional names were placed in nomination Election Of 2018 Vice-Chair Motion: Thomas A. Egan Second: Mike Slavik BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby closes nominations and casts a unanimous ballot to elect Commissioner Liz Workman as County Board Vice-Chair for 2018.

2 Audience Chair Gaylord asked if there was anyone in the audience that wished to address the Board on an item not scheduled on the agenda or any item on the consent agenda. No one came forward Approval Of Agenda Motion: Liz Workman Second: Mary Liz Holberg On a motion by Commissioner Liz Workman, seconded by Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg, the agenda was unanimously approved. Presentation Presentation Of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Award From Government Finance Officers Association The Government Finance Officers Association granted the Financial Services office the Annual Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Deputy County Manager Jean Erickson gave a brief overview and Deputy Director of Financial Services Kathy Trombly-Ferrin and staff were present to accept the award. Public Hearing Public Hearing To Receive Comments On And Adopt Proposed Amendments To Ordinance 50 - Shoreland And Floodplain Management The time being 9:15 a.m., and pursuant to public notice, a public hearing was conducted for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed amendments to Ordinance 50 Shoreland and Floodplain Management and to adopt the proposed amendments. Environmental Resources Supervisor Brad Becker presented this item. Interested parties desiring to be heard were afforded the opportunity to address the County Board. No one came forward Closing of Public Hearing Motion: Mary Liz Holberg Second: Mike Slavik BE IT RESOLVED, That the public hearing is closed Adoption Of Proposed Amendments To Ordinance 50 - Shoreland And Floodplain Management Motion: Liz Workman Second: Thomas A. Egan WHEREAS, Dakota County Ordinance 50, Shoreland and Floodplain Management (Ordinance 50) regulates the use and orderly development of designated shoreland and floodplain zones within the unincorporated areas of Dakota County; and

3 WHEREAS, the purpose of the ordinance is to promote public health, safety, and welfare; protect, preserve, and enhance natural resources; and reduce the private and public economic loss caused by flooding; and WHEREAS, the State s Riparian Protection (Buffer) Law was signed into law in April 2016; and WHEREAS, the law requires 50-foot buffers on all Public Watercourses and 16.5-foot buffers on all Public Ditches within the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the buffer must contain permanent, perennial vegetation, and annual cultivation is not permitted; and WHEREAS, on June 20, 2017 (Resolution No ), the County Board elected to accept authority to enforce the State Buffer Law within Dakota County; and WHEREAS, because the law primarily impacts agricultural lands, most of the parcels in Dakota County affected by the law also fall under the County s existing Ordinance 50; and WHEREAS, while Ordinance 50 already requires buffers meeting or exceeding State Buffer Law requirements, there are 44 agricultural parcels containing Public Watercourses within the Cities of Farmington, Lakeville, Vermillion and Hastings that fall outside of Ordinance 50 s jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the proposed Ordinance 50 amendments provide official controls for enforcing the Buffer Law Countywide; and WHEREAS, staff is also proposing minor additional amendments to clarify and improve existing ordinance language; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments have been reviewed by Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources staff for compliance with State requirements WHEREAS, copies of the proposed amendments were made available for review on the County website; and WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was published in the newspaper of record for Dakota County; and WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on, in the Boardroom, Dakota County Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, Minnesota, for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed amendments to Ordinance No. 50. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the amendments to Dakota County Ordinance No. 50, Shoreland and Floodplain Management, as presented on. CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Thomas A. Egan Second: Joe Atkins On a motion by Commissioner Thomas A. Egan, seconded by Commissioner Joe Atkins, the consent agenda was approved as follows: Approval Of Minutes Of Meeting Held On December 12, 2017 Items Recommended By Board Committee

4 Renewal Of Annual Labor Consulting Contract With Madden Galanter Hansen, LLP For 2018 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Employee Relations Director to execute a contract with Madden Galanter Hansen, LLP for labor consulting services for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, with a monthly rate of $5,940 plus mileage and incidental expenses and payment for grievance and interest arbitration preparation, Employee Relations training, special projects as approved by the County, and services requested by the County Attorney in litigation matters shall be paid at $ per hour, subject to approval by the County attorney s Office as to form Authorization To Execute Contract With Deloitte Consulting LLP For Benefits Consulting Services In 2018 And 2019 WHEREAS, Deloitte Consulting LLP has been the County s benefits consultant for over 20 years; and WHEREAS, the complexities of evaluating self-funded medical experience requires the services of an experienced benefits consultant; and WHEREAS, the changing employer requirements under Affordable Care Act will require the consultation services of an experienced benefits consultant; and WHEREAS, preparation of the GASB Actuarial Valuation Data requires specific expertise provided by Deloitte. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Employee Relations Director to execute a contract with Deloitte Consulting LLP to provide benefits consulting services in 2018 and 2019 at a total cost not to exceed $200,000, substantially as presented on December 12, 2017, and subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form Ratification Of Third Amendment To MP Nexlevel, LLC Contract And Amend Adopted 2017 Information Technology Data Networks Capital Improvement Program Budget WHEREAS, on September 8, 2015, the Dakota County Board approved a contract with MP Nexlevel, LLC for $294,943.53, with an additional 10 percent contingency, to construct a new segment of the Dakota County Institutional Network (I-Net) for the Robert Street Fiber Optic Cable project (Resolution No ); and WHEREAS, the Information Technology (IT) Department executed a first amendment to the contract by change order on April 3, 2017 in the amount of $25, to add a redundant connection to the Northern Service Center to the scope of work; and WHEREAS, the IT Department executed a second amendment to the contract by change order on April 3, 2017, decreasing the contract amount by $ reflecting the reduction in the size of conduit installed in the right of way; and WHEREAS, additional equipment was required to complete the project and the IT Department executed a third amendment to the contract by change order on November 20, 2017 in the amount of $18, This amount exceeded the contingency authority approved by the County Board; and WHEREAS, the amount of $44,048.84, which is the increase in total contract costs from the three change orders, is available within the adopted 2017 IT Data Networks Capital Improvement Program budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby ratifies the Information Technology (IT) Department execution of the third amendment to the contract with MP Nexlevel, LLC, and authorizes the total increase in the contract of $44, for a total contract amount not to exceed

5 $338,992.37, 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 County Manager to amend the adopted 2017 IT Data Networks Capital Improvement Budget (CIP) budget as follows: Expense 2017 IT Data Networks CIP DN00008 $44, IT Data Networks CIP DN00030 ($44,048.84) Total $ Authorization To Amend Adopted 2017 Information Technology Data Networks Capital Improvement Program Budget WHEREAS, on October 20, 2015, the Dakota County Board approved a joint powers agreement with the City of West St. Paul for reconstruction of Robert Street and installation of a separate fiber optic conduit along Robert Street (Resolution No ); and WHEREAS, $230,225 in funds for construction were carried over from the adopted 2015 Information Technology (IT) Data Networks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget to the adopted 2016 IT Data Networks CIP budget and carried over a second time into the adopted 2017 IT Data Networks CIP budget; and WHEREAS, final cost for the conduit installation was $223, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager to amend the adopted 2017 Information Technology (IT) Data Networks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget as follows: Expense 2017 IT Data Networks CIP DN00008 $223, IT Data Networks CIP DN00012 ($129,228.80) 2017 IT Data Networks CIP DN00030 ($94,610.16) Total $ Authorization To Amend Contract With TD&I Cable Maintenance, Inc. And Amend Adopted 2017 Information Technology Data Networks Capital Improvement Program Budget WHEREAS, in July 2017, Dakota County executed a contract with TD&I Cable Maintenance, Inc. to construct a new segment of the Dakota County Institutional Network (I-Net) backbone and place additional empty conduit for future installations of fiber (Resolution No ); and WHEREAS, an assumption was made during project design that the entire selected segment was within the County s right of way; and WHEREAS, the vendor discovered that a portion of the segment was not within the County s right of way during construction; and WHEREAS, a change order in the amount of $63, for additional construction costs related to modifying the route to stay within the right of way was issued; and WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $63, are available within the adopted 2017 Information Technology Data Networks Capital Improvement Program budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Information Technology (IT) Director to amend the contract with TD&I Cable Maintenance Inc. and increase the

6 original contract amount of $509, by $63,703.70, for a total contract amount not to exceed $572,719.70, 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 amendment of the adopted 2017 IT Data Networks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as follows: Expense 2017 IT Data Networks CIP DN00024 ($63,703.70) 2017 IT Data Networks CIP DN00049 $63, Total $0 County Board/County Administration Official County Newspaper And Public Notices This item was on the agenda for informational purposes only Designation Of Local Officials For Campaign Finance And Public Disclosure Board Reporting Requirement WHEREAS, Minn. Rules , subpts. 1 and 2, require a metropolitan governmental unit (MGU) to determine which positions within the MGU meet the definition of local official as defined in Minn. Stat. 10A.01, subd. 22; and WHEREAS, the MGU must provide a list to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board of the full-time and part-time positions meeting this definition annually. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby designates the following Dakota County positions as local officials in 2018, as defined in Minn. Stat. 10A.01, subd. 22, for the purpose of reporting to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board: Assessing Services Director/County Assessor Assistant County Engineer Budget Manager Capital Projects Management Manager Chief Deputy County Attorney Chief Deputy Sheriff Communications Director Community Corrections Director Community Services Deputy Director Community Services Director County Attorney County Commissioner County Manager County Sheriff Deputy County Manager Employee Relations Director Employment and Economic Assistance Director Environmental Resources Director Facilities Management Director Financial Services Director Financial Services Deputy Director First Assistant County Attorney Fleet Management Manager Information Technology Director Library Director

7 Operations Management Director Parks Director Physical Development Director Property Taxation and Records Director Public Health Director Public Services and Revenue Deputy Director Public Services and Revenue Director Service and License Centers Director Social Services Director Transportation Director/County Engineer Veterans Services Director Recognition Of Employee Relations Director Nancy Hohbach WHEREAS, Nancy Hohbach has dedicated 27 years to Dakota County, including the past five years of her career as Employee Relations Director; and WHEREAS, during her time with the County, her forward thinking and commitment to excellence helped to establish a culture of stable, respectful, and productive labor relations; and WHEREAS, Nancy was responsible for negotiating collective bargaining agreements for up to 18 units which accounted for up 70 percent of the County s workforce at any one time during her tenure, always ensuring fairness and consistency; and WHEREAS, during her tenure as Director, Nancy was instrumental in navigating Employee Relations and the County through several major changes, including the move to a self-funded medical plan which delivered great value to the citizens and employees of Dakota County, a new incentive-based employee wellness program to promote health and well-being among County staff, and the implementation of a new compensation system which re-established Dakota County s competitive position within the local government market; and WHEREAS, Nancy is a kind, skilled and supportive leader who has had an immeasurable impact on the people around her; and WHEREAS, Nancy s commitment to excellence has inspired others and has earned deep respect from her coworkers, County employees and the many professionals her work touched over the past 27 years; and WHEREAS, Nancy s contributions will benefit the employees of Dakota County long beyond her tenure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners formally acknowledges and pays tribute to Nancy Hohbach for her exemplary leadership, kindness and dedicated service to Dakota County Authorization To Execute Labor Agreement With AFSCME Council 5 Local 693 Library Unit BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the appropriate County officials to execute the Labor Agreement with AFSCME Council 5 Local 693 for the period January 1, 2018 December 31, 2020, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and those contract modifications submitted to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners dated, and subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form Authorization To Execute Labor Agreement With Minnesota Nurses Association BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the appropriate County officials to execute the Labor Agreement with the Minnesota Nurses Association for the period January 1, 2018

8 December 31, 2020, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and those contract modifications submitted to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners dated, and subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form Authorization To Execute Labor Agreement With Dakota County Attorney Employees' Association BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the appropriate County officials to execute the Labor Agreement with the Dakota County Attorney Employees Association for the period January 1, 2018 December 31, 2020, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and those contract modifications submitted to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners dated, and subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form Authorization To Execute Labor Agreement With Law Enforcement Labor Services Licensed Deputies Unit BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the appropriate County officials to execute the Labor Agreement with the Law Enforcement Labor Services Licensed Deputies unit for the period January 1, 2018 December 31, 2020, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and those contract modifications submitted to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners dated, and subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form Authorization To Execute Labor Agreement With Law Enforcement Labor Services Licensed Supervisors Unit BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the appropriate County officials to execute the Labor Agreement with Labor Agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services Licensed Supervisors Unit for the period January 1, 2018 December 31, 2020, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and those contract modifications submitted to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners dated, and subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form Authorization To Execute Labor Agreement With Teamsters Local 160 Transportation Maintenance Unit BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the appropriate County officials to execute the Labor Agreement with Teamsters Local 160 Transportation Maintenance Unit for the period January 1, 2018 December 31, 2020, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement and those contract modifications submitted to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners dated, and subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form. Operations, Management And Budget Report On Invoices Paid In November 2017 This item was on the agenda for informational purposes only. Physical Development Authorization To Execute Agreement No With Minnesota Department Of Transportation For Trunk Highway 19 Detour

9 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 ; and WHEREAS, construction work will begin in 2018 on Trunk Highway (TH) 19 in Goodhue County, rehabilitating a bridge over Prairie Creek; and WHEREAS, detours will divert TH 19 traffic onto CSAH 86 (280th Street) for the six week duration of the project; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat 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 allows the State to reimburse the County approximately $1,700 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 the project to continue; and WHEREAS, the $1,700 will be deposited in the Transportation Capital Improvement Program fund; and WHEREAS, staff recommends entering into Agreement No with MnDOT to accept reimbursement for State Project (SP) TH 19 detour on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 86. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute Agreement No with the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota for the County to receive the State s reimbursement of $1,700 for the road life consumed by the Trunk Highway 19 detour through State Project , subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form Award Of Bid And Authorization To Execute Contract With Brennan Construction Of Minnesota, Inc. For Galaxie Library Renovation WHEREAS, the approved Building Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget authorized the renovation of the Galaxie Library with a total project budget of $5,400,000; and WHEREAS, the design team, led by Bentz Thompson Rietow (BTR), met with staff to develop the design for the 2017 Galaxie Library Renovation; and WHEREAS, bid documents and specifications were prepared by staff and advertised on November 9, 2017; and WHEREAS, fourteen competitive bids were received on December 7, 2017; and WHEREAS, Brennan Construction of Minnesota, Inc. has submitted a bid of $2,945,000; and WHEREAS, staff and BTR reviewed the qualifications of the bidder and recommend award to Brennan Construction of Minnesota, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $2,945,000, for the Galaxie Library Renovation; and WHEREAS, funding for the project is within the approved Building CIP budget.

10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Operations Management Director to execute a contract with Brennan Construction of Minnesota, Inc., 5275 Edina Industrial Blvd, Suite 201, Edina, MN 55439, in an amount not to exceed $2,945,000, for the Galaxie Library Renovation, substantially as presented and attached, subject to approval by the County Attorney s office as to form; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Operations Management Director is authorized to amend the contract and increase the amount by up to 10 percent if necessary for unanticipated costs Award Of Bid And Authorization To Execute Contract With Bibliotheca, LLC For Automated Materials Handling Equipment At Galaxie Library WHEREAS, the Galaxie Library Renovation is an approved project in the Building Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget; and WHEREAS, the amount of $5,400,000 is included in the Building CIP budget for the Galaxie Library Renovation which includes providing a new automated materials handling system in the Galaxie Library; and WHEREAS, bid documents and specifications were prepared by staff and advertised for competitive sealed bids on November 2, 2017; and WHEREAS, three bids were received and two of those bids were confirmed as complete on November 16, 2017; and WHEREAS, staff recommends award to Bibliotheca, LLC as the lowest responsive responsible bidder, in an amount not to exceed $198,452.45, for automated materials handling and a three-year service contract at the Galaxie Library; and WHEREAS, funding for the project is within the approved Building CIP budget. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Operations Management Director to execute a contract with Bibliotheca, LLC, 403 Hayward Avenue North, Oakdale, MN 55128, for an automated materials handling system and three-year service contract for the Galaxie Library in an amount not to exceed $198,452.45, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Operations Management Director is authorized to amend the contract and increase the amount by up to 10 percent if necessary for unanticipated costs Authorization To Execute Contract With Derau Construction, LLC For Service Counter Improvements At Western Service Center And Entry Improvements At Juvenile Service Center WHEREAS, service counter improvements at the Western Service Center (WSC) and entry improvements at the Juvenile Service Center (JSC) are approved projects in the Building Capital Improvement Program (CIP); and WHEREAS, the two projects were designed and bid together to reduce cost and increase efficiency; and WHEREAS, bid documents and specifications were prepared by Wold Architects and Engineers; and WHEREAS, the County advertised for competitive sealed bids on November 9, 2017; and WHEREAS, six bids from qualified contractors were received on November 28, 2017, one being incomplete; and

11 WHEREAS, staff and Wold Architects and Engineers, have reviewed the bids and qualifications of the low bidder; and WHEREAS, staff recommend that the County Board award a contract to Derau Construction, LLC for the service counter improvements at the WSC and entry improvements at the JSC in an amount not to exceed $179, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Operations Management Director to execute a contract with Derau Construction, LLC for service counter improvements at the Western Service Center and entry improvements at the Juvenile Service Center in an amount not to exceed $179,400.00, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Operations Management Director is authorized to amend the contract and increase the amount by up to 10 percent if necessary for unanticipated costs Authorization To Execute Contract With HGA Architects And Engineers, LLC For Design Services Required For Heritage Library And License Center Renovation Project WHEREAS, the Heritage Library and License Center Renovation is an approved project in the Building Capital Improvement Program budget; and WHEREAS, the County Board directed staff to develop Option 3 from the Heritage Library and License Center needs assessment which was approved on October 31, 2017 (Resolution No ); and WHEREAS, staff received three architectural proposals, and staff interviewed three design teams for this project; and WHEREAS, staff recommends HGA Architects and Engineers, LLC as the firm to provide design services required for the renovation project; and WHEREAS, HGA Architects and Engineers, LLC has submitted a total fee proposal of $407,000 for design services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Operations Management Director to execute a contract with HGA Architects and Engineers, LLC for the Heritage Library and License Center Renovation project for a combined fixed fee of $395,000 and a reimbursable cap of $12,000, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Operations Management Director is authorized to amend the contract and increase the amount by up to 10 percent if necessary for unanticipated costs Authorization To Execute Change Order With Premier Electrical Corporation For Generator Relocation From Western Service Center To Empire Transportation Facility WHEREAS, the relocation of an unused 300 kilowatt generator from the Western Service Center (WSC) to the Empire Transportation Facility is included in the approved Building Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget; and WHEREAS, the WSC generator to be relocated failed during a routine load test procedure; and WHEREAS, two change order options were requested from Premier Electric Corporation by Dakota County; and WHEREAS, staff received two quotes for comparable new generators in Option B with the second quote being 45 percent higher than the first; and

12 WHEREAS, staff and Emanuelson-Podas, Inc. have reviewed the change order options and recommend Premier Electrical change order B as the best value, in an amount not to exceed $87,171 for the generator relocation from the WSC to the Empire Transportation Facility; and WHEREAS, based on the warranty period differences and the fact that the generator in Option B is new instead of 27 years old, staff believes that the additional investment is in the best interest of the County; and WHEREAS, funding for this project is $373,850 in the approved Building CIP budget; and WHEREAS, staff recommends that project savings be used from recently completed projects in the amount of $72,657; and WHEREAS, these two projects are the Judicial Center Generator (B10026) and the Judicial Center Cooling Coils (B10041) and will shift $34,587 and $37,980 respectively; and WHEREAS, staff has filed an insurance claim for the generator failure in the amount of $59,865, and any insurance reimbursement funds will be credited to the generator relocation project upon settlement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Operations Management Director to execute a change order for the 300 kilowatt generator relocation from the Western Service Center to the Empire Transportation Facility project to Premier Electrical Corporation, th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN , in an amount not to exceed $87,171, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form Authorization To Execute License Agreement Between Dakota County And DCA Title For Workstation Space Located At Dakota County Administration Center WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners must approve all leases and license agreements; and WHEREAS, DCA Title desires to execute a license agreement for use of a four foot by two foot workstation within the Property Records Office in the Administration Center; and WHEREAS, staff from Facilities Management, the County Attorney s Office, and DCA Title have agreed to license terms for the workstation space use through December 31, 2019; and WHEREAS, the license rates cover costs associated with use of the workstation space. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Operations Management Director to execute a license agreement with DCA Title for use of a four foot by two foot workstation, substantially as presented, for the period through December 31, 2019, at the rates listed below, subject to approval of the County Attorney s Office as to form: January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 $2,262.02* *payable with annual payment of $1, due on January 1 of each year Scheduling Of Public Hearing To Receive Comments On Proposed Amendments To Ordinance 113 Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems WHEREAS, the original public hearing for these proposed amendments was held on May 2, 2017, but was not properly published in the official County newspaper; and

13 WHEREAS, a new public hearing is proposed so notice can be properly published; and WHEREAS, Dakota County Ordinance 113, Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (Ordinance 113), requires any non-compliant subsurface sewage treatment system (septic system) determined to be an imminent threat to public health to be repaired or replaced within 30 days of discovery; and WHEREAS, any non-compliant septic system that is not an imminent threat to public health must be repaired or replaced within 10 months of notice; and WHEREAS, the cost of replacing a failed or failing septic system can range from $8,000 to $50,000, depending on the size and type of system; and WHEREAS, these costs can pose a significant financial burden for some property owners; and banks offer loan programs, but qualifications and terms can be difficult to meet for some property owners; and WHEREAS, twenty Minnesota counties have established tax assessment programs for repair and replacement of non-compliant septic systems within their counties; and WHEREAS, Dakota County is currently the only metro county without such a program; and WHEREAS, to facilitate the repair and replacement of non-compliant septic systems, staff is proposing establishment of the Dakota County Septic System Tax Assessment Program; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat authorizes counties, cities, townships, or any other governmental subdivision of the State to establish tax assessment programs; and WHEREAS, the statute also requires governing bodies to provide for operation and administration of the program through an approved ordinance; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to Ordinance 113 would meet the statutory requirements for establishment of the Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners schedules a public hearing at 9:00 a.m. on January 23, 2018 in the Boardroom of the Dakota County Administration Center, 1590 Highway 55, Hastings, Minnesota for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed amendments to Dakota County Ordinance 113, Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Treasurer/Auditor is hereby directed to publish in the official County newspaper notice of the public hearing and the County Board s intent to enact such amendments. Public Safety Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement For Dakota County Electronic Crimes Task Force WHEREAS, based on the growing need to recover vital evidence from electronic devices, the concept of a Countywide Electronic Crimes Task Force was introduced by the Sheriff s Office in 2014; and WHEREAS, a three-year pilot project for the Dakota County Electronic Crimes Task Force was approved by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners under Resolution No ; and WHEREAS, after realizing enormous success during the three-year pilot project the Sheriff and other member agencies wish to enter into a new joint powers agreement to continue the operation of the Dakota County Electronic Crimes Task Force for the period January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2022; and

14 WHEREAS, the Task Force will continue to be funded by prescribed monetary contributions or the contribution of personnel from member agencies under the terms and provisions of the joint powers agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Sheriff is hereby authorized to enter into a joint powers agreement with the Cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Farmington, Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, South St. Paul, West St. Paul, and the Dakota County Drug Task Force for the operation of the Dakota County Electronic Crimes Task Force for the period January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2022, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form Authorization To Amend Contract With Associated Clinic Of Psychology For Mental Health Services In Dakota County Jail WHEREAS, the Dakota County Sheriff is charged with providing mental health services to inmates in custody in the Dakota County Jail; and WHEREAS, the County has previously contracted with the Associated Clinic of Psychology (ACP) to provide these services; and WHEREAS, the Sheriff has been very satisfied with services rendered by ACP and desires to continue this relationship for the period January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018, at the following cost: Total Cost of Mental Health Services January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018 $45, (5% increase from 2017) Total Cost of Psychiatric Services January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018 $32, (5% increase from 2017) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Sheriff to execute a contract amendment with the Associated Clinic of Psychology to provide medical and mental health services in the Dakota County Jail extending the term from January 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $78,797.00, subject to approval by the Dakota County Attorney s Office as to form Consider Approval Of Library Advisory Committee And Public Art Committee Bylaws A motion was made by Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg to table this item on the Consent Agenda being the bylaws were not attached to this agenda item. There was no motion for a second. Staff explained that the bylaws were attached to the item when it went before the General Government and Policy Committee on December 12, Motion: Chris Gerlach Second: Mike Slavik WHEREAS, by Resolution No (April 4, 2006), the County Board established the Public Art Committee; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No (May 22, 2007), the County Board established bylaws for the Public Art Committee; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No (August 12, 2014), the Dakota County Board established a Library Advisory Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby establishes bylaws for the Library Advisory Committee and approves amendments to the Public Art Committee bylaws.

15 REGULAR AGENDA County Board/County Administration Ratification Of Appointment Of Chairs Of Committees Of The Whole For 2018 Motion: Joe Atkins Second: Liz Workman BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby ratifies the County Board Chair s recommendation and appoints the following County Board members to serve as chairs for the Committees of the Whole for 2018: General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole Chair Slavik Community Services Committee of the Whole Chair Holberg Physical Development Committee of the Whole Chair Egan ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby endorses the County Board Chair s following recommendation for Chair of the Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority for 2018, and refers the appointment to the Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority: Regional Railroad Authority Chair Workman Appointment Of County Board Members To Boards/Committees/Commissions For 2018 Motion: Mike Slavik Second: Thomas A. Egan BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints, as recommended by the County Board Chair, County Board members to serve on inter-agency boards, in-county boards, and as liaison commissioners for 2018, as follows: Inter-Agency Appointments Association of Minnesota Counties Board of Directors Member District X General Government Policy Committee Environment & Natural Resources Policy Committee Health and Human Services Policy Committee Public Safety Policy Committee Rural and Agricultural Committee Transportation and Infrastructure Policy Committee Cannon River One Watershed One Plan (1W1P) Dakota Communications Center Board Of Directors Slavik Workman (Alternate) Atkins Workman (Alternate) Slavik Gerlach Workman Atkins Slavik Egan Slavik Holberg Gerlach (Alternate)

16 Dakota Broadband Board Facility Operations Advisory Committee for Thompson Park Centers (*Chair) Greater MSP Greater Metropolitan Workforce Council I-35W Solutions Alliance Board Metro Alliance for Healthy Families Governing Board Metropolitan Emergency Services Board Executive Committee Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) Board Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Commission Executive Committee Minnesota High Speed Rail Minnesota Inter-County Association (MICA) Board Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Board Management Committee Regional Solid Waste Hauler Licensing Board Statewide Emergency Communications Board Executive Legislative (Chair*) State Community Health Services Advisory Committee Suburban County Work Group on Regional Issues Transportation Advisory Board Metropolitan Council Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board In-County Appointments Dakota County Board/Court Policy Committee Atkins Egan(Alternate) Egan Gaylord* Atkins Gaylord Gaylord Gerlach Workman Holberg (Alternate) Holberg Atkins (Alternate) Holberg Slavik (Alternate) Egan Workman (Alternate) Workman Egan Holberg Workman Workman Slavik Atkins (Alternate) Egan Gaylord Gerlach Egan (Alternate) Gerlach Workman Workman Workman Egan Workman* Atkins Workman Gerlach Atkins Gaylord Holberg (Alternate) Slavik Holberg Gerlach (Alternate) Egan Holberg

17 Dakota County Community Development Agency Board Dakota County Law Library Board (*Chair) Dakota County Legislative Lead Dakota County Legislative Liaison Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority Liaison Commissioner Appointments Dakota-Scott Workforce Investment Board ; and All Commissioners Gaylord* Gerlach Workman Slavik All Commissioners Workman, Chair Gerlach, Vice-Chair Atkins, Secretary/Treasurer Gerlach BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints/reappoints the following individuals to the Community Development Agency Board for three-year terms ending January 5, 2021: District 1 District 7 Slavik Gerlach Appointments To Extension Committee Motion: Mike Slavik Second: Joe Atkins BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints/reappoints the following individuals to the Extension Committee for a two-year term ending December 31, District Name 3 Julie Harris 4 Andrew Madison 7 Theresa Bachmeier Appointments To Library Advisory Committee Motion: Thomas A. Egan Second: Mike Slavik BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints/reappoints the following individuals to the Library Advisory Committee for a two-year term ending December 31, 2019: District Name 1 Patrick Ramel

18 7 Kari Eickhoff ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints the following Youth to the Library Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending December 31, 2018: District At-large Youth Name Hailie Bogenrief Appointments To Personnel Board Of Appeals Motion: Mike Slavik Second: Mary Liz Holberg BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints/reappoints the following individuals to the Personnel Board of Appeals for a three-year term ending December 31, 2020: District At-large Name Roger Czaia Appointments To Planning Commission Motion: Joe Atkins Second: Mike Slavik BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints/reappoints the following individuals to the Planning Commission for one-year terms ending January 8, 2019: District Name 1 Michael Greco 1 Vacant 2 Vacant 2 Lori Hansen 3 Jill Smith 3 Greg Oxley 4 Amy Hunting 4 William Graham 5 Ram Singh 5 Christopher Ross

19 6 Nate Reitz 6 James Guttmann 7 Anthony Nelson 7 Donald Post Appointments To Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee Motion: Liz Workman Second: Chris Gerlach BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints/reappoints the following individuals to the Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee for a two-year term ending December 31, 2019: District Name 6 Beth Adams At-large Betty McNeil ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints the following youth to the Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending December 31, 2018: District At-large Name Maisy Armstrong ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints the following individual to the Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee for a one-year term ending December 31, 2018: District At-large Name Rachel Quick Appointments To Special Board Of Appeal And Equalization Motion: Mary Liz Holberg Second: Joe Atkins BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints/reappoints the following individuals to the Special Board of Appeal and Equalization for a two-year term ending December 31, 2019: District Name 1 Jone Adams 6 Patricia Zuzek

20 Appointments To Metropolitan Emergency Services Board Radio Technical Operations Committee And 911 Technical Operations Committee Motion: Thomas A. Egan Second: Mary Liz Holberg WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Emergency Services Board (MESB) bylaws provide for each county to appoint one representative to the Radio Technical Operations Committee with the option of one alternate; and WHEREAS, the MESB bylaws also provide for each county to appoint one or two representatives to the 911 Technical Operations Committee with the option of one or two alternates; and WHEREAS, input from the Dakota County Sheriff s Office, Office of Risk Management, and the Dakota Communications Center Executive Director resulted in the recommendations below. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints the following individuals to the Radio Technical Operations Committee of the Metropolitan Emergency Services Board for 2018: Representative 1: Alternate1: Ron Jansen, Radio Systems Coordinator, Office of Risk Management B.J. Battig, Dakota County Risk and Homeland Security Manager ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby appoints the following individuals to the 911 Technical Operations Committee of the Metropolitan Emergency Services Board for 2018: Representative 1: Alternate 1: Representative 2: Alternate 2: Cheryl Pritzlaff, Operations Manager, Dakota Communications Center (DCC) Tom Folie, Executive Director, Dakota Communications Center (DCC) Troy Ruby, DCC Dispatch Supervisor Vicki Nelson, DCC Training Supervisor Physical Development Authorization To Execute Host Fee Agreements For Burnsville Sanitary Landfill And Burnsville Dem/Con Landfill Environmental Resources Director Georg Fischer briefed this item and responded to questions. Motion: Liz Workman Second: Joe Atkins WHEREAS, Burnsville Sanitary Landfill, Inc. (BSLI) is the owner and operator of the Burnsville Sanitary Landfill, located in the City of Burnsville, which accepts solid waste for disposal; and WHEREAS, Dakota County entered into a host fee agreement with BSLI for payment of a host fee in lieu of statutory surcharge fee on solid waste disposed at the Burnsville Sanitary Landfill from late 1997 through 2017; and WHEREAS, the current host fee agreement between Dakota County and BSLI expires on December 31, 2017; and

21 WHEREAS, BSLI and Dakota County have reached agreement on the terms of a host fee agreement that requires BSLI to pay Dakota County a host fee on solid waste disposed at the Burnsville Sanitary Landfill from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2022, in lieu of the surcharge fee provided for by Minn. Stat. 115A.919; and WHEREAS, BSLI is the owner and operator of the Burnsville Dem/Con Landfill, located in the City of Burnsville, which accepts solid waste for disposal; and WHEREAS, Dakota County entered into a host fee agreement with BSLI for the payment of a host fee at the Burnsville Dem/Con Landfill from 1998 through 2017; and WHEREAS, the current host fee agreement between Dakota County and BSLI expires on December 31, 2017; and WHEREAS, BSLI and Dakota County have reached an agreement on the terms of a host fee agreement that requires BSLI to pay Dakota County a host fee on construction waste and demolition debris disposed at the Burnsville Dem/Con Landfill from January 1, 2018 through December 31, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute the host fee agreement between Dakota County and Burnsville Sanitary Landfill, Inc., as substantially presented to the County Board on, for waste disposed in the Burnsville Sanitary Landfill during the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 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 authorizes the Physical Development Director to execute the host fee agreement between Dakota County and Burnsville Sanitary Landfill, Inc., as presented to the County Board on, for waste disposed in the Burnsville Dem/Con Landfill during the period from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2022, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form. Public Services And Revenue Schedule County Canvassing Board Meetings For Senate District 54 Special Elections And 2018 State Primary And General Elections And Select Two Commissioners To Serve On Canvassing Board Motion: Mike Slavik Second: Chris Gerlach WHEREAS, a Special Primary and Special Election will be held in Dakota County to fill the seat vacated by State Senator Dan Schoen, and the County Canvassing Board must certify the results of Federal, State and County elections taking place in the County; and WHEREAS, a State Primary and State General Election will be held in 2018, and the County Canvassing Board must certify the results of Federal, State and County elections taking place in the County; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. 204C.31 requires that two County Commissioners who are not candidates at the election (or designees) be appointed to the County Canvassing Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Commissioner Thomas A. Egan and Commissioner Joe Atkins (or designees) are hereby appointed to the County Canvassing Board; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby schedules the County Canvassing Board meeting for the Special Primary on January 30, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the County Administration