March 21, On a motion by Commissioner Thomas A. Egan, seconded by Commissioner Liz Workman, the agenda was unanimously approved.

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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; Jim Backstrom, County Attorney; Jay Stassen, First Assistant County Attorney, Jeni Reynolds, Sr. Administrative Coordinator to the Board. Pledge Of Allegiance The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chair Slavik who welcomed everyone opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. Audience Chair Slavik 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 (Additions/Corrections/Deletions) Motion: Thomas A. Egan Second: Liz Workman On a motion by Commissioner Thomas A. Egan, seconded by Commissioner Liz Workman, the agenda was unanimously approved. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Presentations Recognition Of Fleet Management Staff And 2017 Fleet Master Award Operations Management Director Taud Hoopingarner gave a brief introduction to the Fleet Master Award shared a video clip of the current Fleet staff equipment. The fleet management staff came forward to get a photo with their award the Commissioners. Recognition Of Youth Teaching Youth University of Minnesota - Extension 4-H Program Coordinator Kirsten Pederson presented an introduction of the Youth Teaching Youth Mentor Program. Four high school students from Farmington High School gave a brief summary of what the program has meant to them. The students were Kourtney Pederson, Miguel Ponce, Sydney Lukasezck Erin Hoy. The students Commissioners posed for a picture with their current award. Metropolitan Mosquito Control District Annual Presentation Dr. Stephen Manweiler, Executive Director for Metropolitan Mosquito Control District presented the annual Mosquito Control District presentation. Dr. Manweiler spoke to governance, Mosquito control, La Crosse Virus, West Nile Virus, Zika Virus, Tick-borne Disease, Black fly Control 2017 plans.

2 CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Chris Gerlach Second: Joe Atkins On a motion by Commissioner Chris Gerlach, seconded by Commissioner Joe Atkins, the consent agenda was approved as follows: Approval Of Minutes Of Meeting Held On March 7, 2017 And Special Meeting Held On March 14, 2017 Items Recommended By Board Committee Approval Of Volunteer Recognition Event 2017 WHEREAS, more than 1000 volunteers serve in various Dakota County departments (as of 2016); WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners staff wish to recognize volunteers for their contributions at an event to be held on April 19, 2017; WHEREAS, the preliminary program plan includes engaging fun activities to experience, such as craft stations, Zoo Mobile shows, Tropic Northern Trails, penguins, snow monkeys, drawings, Zoo Bingo, a buffet dinner, Commissioner County Manager remarks; WHEREAS, adequate funds for volunteer recognition are included in the approved 2017 Communications budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the volunteer recognition event approves the program details Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With Port Authority Of City Of Saint Paul For Property Assessed Clean Energy Program WHEREAS, in 2010, the Minnesota State Legislature approved Minn. Stat. 216C C.436, authorizing cities counties to establish voluntary contractual assessment programs to finance the acquisition construction or installation of energy efficiency conservation improvements proposed by property owners; WHEREAS, the State Legislature declared that a public purpose will be served by such programs, giving local governments the authority to finance the installation of distributed generation renewable energy sources, such as solar electric systems, energy efficiency improvements that are permanently affixed to commercial, industrial, agricultural or multifamily housing property; WHEREAS, the legislation provides procedures for authorizing voluntary special assessments to finance the cost of these improvements; WHEREAS, the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) has been approved by the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul (Port Authority) authorizes Port Authority staff to work with the owners of the property on which the energy improvements are to be made the cities /or counties in which such property is located; WHEREAS, the Port Authority operates a PACE program statewide, on behalf of the State Department of Commerce;

3 WHEREAS, a joint powers agreement between the County the Port Authority is required to make PACE energy improvement financing available for improvements of eligible properties within the County County Manager to execute a joint powers agreement with the Port Authority of the City of Saint Paul for the implementation of the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program within Dakota County, subject to review by the County Risk Manager, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form Approval Of Assessment Of Law Library Fees On Civil And Conciliation Court Filing WHEREAS, by authority of Minn. Stat. 134A.10 subd. 4, the Dakota County Commissioners adopt the recommendations of the Law Library Board to set the amount of the law library fees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approve the recommendation of the Law Library Board to increase the Civil Conciliation Court filing fees from $10.00 to $12.00 effective on July 1, Authorization To Execute Contract With Deloitte Consulting LLP For Benefits Consulting Services In 2017 WHEREAS, Deloitte Consulting LLP has been the County s benefits consultant for over 20 years; WHEREAS, the complexities of evaluating self-funded medical experience requires the services of an experienced benefits consultant; WHEREAS, the changing employer requirements under Affordable Care Act will require the consultation services of an experienced benefits consultant. Employee Relations Director to execute a contract with Deloitte Consulting LLP to provide benefits consulting services in 2017 at a total cost not to exceed $75,000, substantially as presented on March 7, 2017, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form Approval Of Employee Relations Policies Modifications WHEREAS, the Employee Relations Department periodically reviews recommends revisions to policies procedures in order to maintain enhance the effective responsive provision of human resource management functions in the County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts proposed modifications to Policy 3200 Pay Practices adds language regarding public accountability, defines timekeeping procedures, adds lactation accommodation language, adds required Minnesota Wage Disclosure Protection Law language; Policy 3043 Political Activity clarifies procedures for County employees who are elected to office prohibits employees whose employment is financed by federal loans or grants from using their position to influence contributions for political purposes; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the General Government Policy Committee of the Whole hereby recommends approval of these policies as presented on March 7, 2017 authorizes the Employee Relations Director to modify said policies accordingly following County Board approval Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Burnsville For Lake Marion Greenway - Sunset Park To Murphy Hanrehan Regional Park Reserve Trail Feasibility Study

4 WHEREAS, on August 27, 2013 (Resolution No ), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopted the Lake Marion Regional Greenway Master Plan; WHEREAS, the City of Burnsville (City) received a federal grant to construct a 1.8-mile segment of the Lake Marion Regional Greenway; WHEREAS, the trail segment connects from Sunset Pond Park through Kelleher Park to Murphy Hanrehan Regional Park Reserve; WHEREAS, in order to finalize alignment update construction estimates, a feasibility study was recommended by City County staff; WHEREAS, the City received a State Health Improvement Program grant from Dakota County for $30,000 committed to a $30,000 match; WHEREAS, the City received a proposal of $98,100 from WSB Engineering to complete the feasibility study; WHEREAS, the remaining funding needed to complete the feasibility study is $38,100; WHEREAS, Dakota County will provide funding not to exceed $19,050 or one-half of the final feasibility study design consultant fee balance. Physical Development Director to execute a joint powers agreement with the City of Burnsville for the Lake Marion Regional Greenway Sunset Pond Park to Murphy Hanrehan Regional Park Reserve Feasibility Study not to exceed $19, Scheduling Of Public Hearing To Receive Comments On Dakota County Fiscal Year 2017 One-Year Action Plan 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 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program a Participating Jurisdiction for the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program; WHEREAS, the Dakota County Community Development Agency (CDA) administers the CDBG, ESG, HOME programs on behalf of Dakota County, thereby requiring agreements between HUD Dakota County for the CDBG, ESG, HOME funds between Dakota County the Dakota County CDA for CDBG, ESG, HOME program administration; WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD) requires the development submission of the 2017 Annual Action Plan that proposes allocation of the annual CDBG, HOME, ESG funds to local governments housing providers in the County; WHEREAS, CDA staff has worked with participating communities to identify CDBG, HOME, ESG activities for Fiscal Year 2017 (FY 2017); WHEREAS, the proposed activities for the U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD) funds meet the housing community development priorities identified in the approved Five-Year Consolidated Plan ( );

5 WHEREAS, HUD has not released the grant amounts for the three entitlement programs for FY 2017, the draft 2017 Action Plan uses the FY 2016 approved budgets for the three programs for planning purposes; WHEREAS, if there are changes to the budget amounts when HUD releases the final FY 2017 grant amount, the budgets will be amended as follows: the CDBG budget generally will be increased or decreased proportionally depending on any increase or decrease to the grant amount; the HOME budget generally will be increased or decreased proportionally depending on any increase or decrease to the grant amount; the rapid re-housing activity budget will be increased if additional ESG funds are received, the emergency shelter activity will be decreased if ESG funds are reduced; WHEREAS, the anticipated Dakota County CDBG allocation is $1,772,394; the anticipated Dakota County HOME allocation is estimated to be $631,725 (Consortium total of $1,778,761); the anticipated Dakota County ESG allocation is $150,546 for FY 2017; WHEREAS, CDA staff recommends funding 31 CDBG eligible activities for the 12 cities with populations more than 10,000 with direct allocation funding; three CDBG eligible activities with competitive pool funds for cities townships with populations less than 10,000; five countywide activities with FY 2017 CDBG funds; WHEREAS, CDA staff recommends funding three HOME activities as follows: the CDA s proposed 40-unit Prestwick Place Townhomes affordable housing development in Rosemount (75 percent), unallocated Community Development Housing Organization (CHDO) project (15 percent), administration (ten percent) with FY 2017 HOME funds; WHEREAS, CDA staff recommends funding five ESG activities as follows: rapid re-housing activities (69 percent), emergency shelter operations (16.5 percent), costs related to the Homeless Management Information System (seven percent), administration (7.5 percent) with FY 2017 ESG funds; WHEREAS, the requested public hearing is to receive comments inform the public on the 2017 One-Year Action Plan that outlines the strategies objectives for the proposed allocation of 2017 CDBG, HOME, ESG funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby schedules a public hearing for April 18, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room, Administration Center, Hastings, MN to receive comments on the 2017 One-Year Action Plan, including proposed Community Development Block Grant activities with an anticipated budget of $1,772,394, HOME Investment Partnerships activities with an anticipated budget of $631,725 (estimated amount of the Dakota County Consortium total of $1,778,761), Emergency Solutions Grant activities with an anticipated budget of $150,546; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That Dakota County staff is hereby authorized directed to work with Dakota County Community Development Agency staff to publish the public hearing notice in the Dakota County Tribune, the South-West Review, the Northfield News, the Hastings Star Gazette, to post said notice on the websites of the participating cities, the Dakota County Community Development Agency website at the Dakota County website at Approval Of Modification To Closure Plan At Seneca Special Waste Lfill WHEREAS, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) owns a special waste lfill (Seneca Ash Lfill) in the City of Eagan, which was permitted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) licensed by Dakota County as a solid waste facility, that facility is now in closure; WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners has previously approved the Closure Plan for the Seneca Special Waste Lfill;

6 WHEREAS, MCES has submitted to the Environmental Resources Department (ERD) a request to modify the existing closure plan to allow the construction of a Community Solar Garden on the footprint of the lfill; WHEREAS, the City of Eagan has approved MCES construction of the solar garden pursuant to the Conditional Use Permit with the City; WHEREAS, the MPCA has approved the technical aspects of the solar garden project; WHEREAS, ERD staff has reviewed this proposed modification to the Closure Plan finds that it meets the requirements of Ordinance No. 110 recommends that the County Board approve this modification. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves, as a modification to the Closure Plan for Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Seneca special waste lfill, MCES request to construct a solar garden; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all Closure Plan conditions previously approved by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners for the Special Waste Lfill shall remain in full force effect, unless until rescinded by the County Board; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That MCES is required to abide by all the conditions set forth in the Closure Plan, except as modified by this end use modification approval that said conditions shall be incorporated into be made part of the new Closure Plan; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Environmental Resources Department Director to accept enforce the new Closure Plan Authorization To Execute Agreement With State Of Minnesota For Institution Community Work Crew WHEREAS, Dakota County seeks to improve the natural resources facilities within the Dakota County Parks System; WHEREAS, the restoration management of degraded natural resources maintenance of park facilities is labor intensive; WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Corrections offers to public agencies, for a fee, with up to ten-person Institution Community Work Crew (ICWC) Program (Program) that puts minimum-security prison inmates to work in the community under the supervision of a State of Minnesota (State) employee crew leader; WHEREAS, the intent of the ICWC Program is to provide vocational training for justice involved clients while accomplishing priority labor intensive public projects; WHEREAS, for the ICWC Program, the State provides transportation, general supervision, training, basic tools at its expense; WHEREAS, Dakota County has successfully used the ICWC finds this Program to be effective efficient in the accomplishment of labor intensive natural resource management other work; WHEREAS, the proposed contracts provide Dakota County with two supervisor crew leaders up to ten justice involved clients, for each crew, during four eight-hour work days per week, including the hours crew leaders spend for daily preparation, communication travel; WHEREAS, the use of two up to ten-person ICWCs for a two-year term from May 1, 2017, through April 30, 2019, at a cost for both crews of $173,000 for the first year $173,000 for the second year for a combined cost of

7 $346,000 would provide increased labor capacity to perform natural resource restoration/management other labor intensive projects; WHEREAS, the Dakota County Parks Capital Improvement Program includes funding for natural resource management sufficient for the two-year contracts with the State for the ICWC Program. Physical Development Director to execute two contracts with the State for the provision of two up to ten-person ICWCs in an amount of $173,000 each year for a total not to exceed $346,000 for the period May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2019, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form Rescind Resolution No And Adoption Of Alignment For Mississippi River Regional Trail - East In Rosemount WHEREAS, the 2008 Dakota County 2030 Parks System Plan established a vision of a 200-mile greenway system that: 1) brings parks to people by improving connectivity to where people live, work want to go; 2) provides popular year-round recreation; 3) serves people of diverse interests abilities; 4) protects enhances natural resources open space; WHEREAS, County Project (CP) Mississippi River Regional Trail (MRRT) Rosemount segment was planned from 117th Street to Spring Lake Park Reserve in the City of Rosemount; WHEREAS, CP MRRT Rosemount segment was split into two segments, MRRT West MRRT East; WHEREAS, MRRT West includes 1.8 miles of trail construction from 117th Street to its connection with MRRT East (just west of Doyle Path along Pine Bend Trail); WHEREAS, MRRT East includes 2.0 miles of trail construction from its connection with MRRT West to Spring Lake Park Reserve; WHEREAS, CP MRRT East (P00109) is in the approved 2017 Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget with design, right of way acquisition construction in 2017; WHEREAS, on August 25, 2015 (Resolution No ), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners approved the MRRT East layout which included two underpasses within Union Pacific Railroad (UP) property; WHEREAS, on November 17, 2015 (Resolution No ), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized execution of a contract with LHB, Inc. for $508,915 for engineering design services for CP MRRT East (P00109); WHEREAS, on August 23, 2016 (Resolution No ), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized execution of a contract amendment with LHB, Inc. for $112,934 for engineering design services for CP MRRT East (P00109) for a total contract amount of $621,849; WHEREAS, based on negotiations with UP on CP MRRT West, staff explored alternate alignments for CP MRRT East; WHEREAS, on December 13, 2016 (Resolution No ), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized a scope amendment to LHB, Inc. s contract to complete a feasibility study of alternate alignment for MRRT East;

8 WHEREAS, the feasibility study included a review of nine alignment options alignment evaluation; WHEREAS, Option 1 (black alignment) includes an overpass of Pine Bend Trail UP tracks, a segment of trail along the north side of Trunk Highway (TH) 55 an at grade crossing of UP tracks at TH 55; WHEREAS, Option 1 will require acquisition from nine property owners, additional final design costs potential construction design changes to minimize acquisition; WHEREAS, Option 2 (brown alignment) includes an overpass crossing of Pine Bend Trail, UP tracks Trunk Highway (TH) 55, a segment of trail along the south side of TH 55, an overpass crossing of UP tracks TH 55 a potential for a future Rosemount Greenway connection; WHEREAS, Option 2 will require acquisition from seven property owners, an UP agreement for each of the overpass crossings additional final design costs; WHEREAS, based on a technical review of the site constraints, the trail alignment that accessibility, recreational suitability, greenway connectivity is Option 2 (brown alignment). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby rescinds Resolution No ; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts Option 2 (brown alignment) for the Mississippi River Regional Trail East segment, as presented to the Physical Development Committee of the Whole on March 14, This item was approved by the Board with a 6-1 vote, Commissioner Mary Liz Holberg voted no Approval Of Draft Natural Resource Management System Plan And Release For Public Comment WHEREAS, Dakota County has diverse lscapes that include rivers, streams, wetls, lakes, prairie, woodls forests that are valued provide multiple public benefits; WHEREAS, the 2002 Farml Natural Areas Protection Plan, 2008 Dakota County Park System Plan, 2009 Comprehensive Plan, individual park greenway master plans all address goals strategies for protecting improving natural resources; WHEREAS, a 2017 County Board Priority is to complete a Natural Resource Management System Plan (NRMSP) for County parks greenways for private ls where the County has acquired a conservation easement; WHEREAS, the draft NRMSP includes the following components: 1) general inventory assessment of natural resources in County parks, greenways easements, 2) principles for managing vegetation, water wildlife, 3) natural resource management vision, goals policies, 4) five-year implementation recommendations ( ) estimated costs for Tier 1 initiatives, 5) long-term implementation guidance for Tier 2 initiatives; WHEREAS, on November 29, 2016, the County Board held a workshop on the NRMSP provided direction to staff as to the preferred Tier 1 Tier 2 initiatives associated costs; WHEREAS, on February 23, 2017, the Planning Commission reviewed the Draft NRMSP recommended the County Board release the Plan for public review; WHEREAS, staff was asked to refine the NRMSP return to the County Board for additional consideration;

9 WHEREAS, Tier 1 outcomes: Responsible stewardship will have 3,500 acres (75 percent) of the parkl vegetation restored or actively managed along with an additional 180 acres of greenways Vegetation is restored perpetually maintained resulting in healthy prairies, forests wetls Water quality will be improved in Lebanon Hills Regional Park, Thompson Lake Trout Brook Wildlife species populations will be assessed; baseline data will help determine conservation principles targets, rare endangered species will be protected Private lowners with County Conservation Easements will invest their own resources to restore, enhance maintain natural resources Advance volunteer program to decrease restoration costs, increase public support foster future park stewards Use partnerships collaboration to broaden Program expertise, reduce costs foster support of restoration professionals in our community Leverage $8.0M (73 percent) from external funding with Dakota County s share $3.0M (27 percent) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the draft Natural Resource Management System Plan the release of the Plan for public comment from March 22, 2017, to April 20, 2017, with a public open house on April 13, Approval Of Draft Space Needs Assessment And Design Concepts For Pleasant Hill Library WHEREAS, the Pleasant Hill Library has not been renovated since it opened in 1994; WHEREAS, the Dakota County Long Range Facilities Plan recommends renovation of County Libraries on a 12 to 15 year cycle to adjust program space to meet changing library needs; WHEREAS, the amount of $35,000 was approved in the 2016 Buildings Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for a space needs assessment; WHEREAS, the amount of $2,805,000 is included in the CIP budget for the renovation of the Pleasant Hill Library; WHEREAS, the purpose of the assessment is to determine space needs, address staff work flow, provide options to improve library space; WHEREAS, Leo A. Daly Architects staff have completed the Draft Space Needs Assessment report for the Pleasant Hill Library; WHEREAS, Library staff are in the process of completing a Library Strategic Plan for all County Libraries in NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts the Pleasant Hill Library Space Needs Assessment Draft Report Space Program as presented on March 14, 2017; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, selection approval of a space option funding for the Library Renovation Project will be deferred until the Library Strategic Plan is completed later this year Authorization To Execute Contract With Midwest Monitoring And Surveillance, Inc., For Electronic Home Monitoring And Related Services WHEREAS, Community Corrections supervises adults juveniles placed on probation by the courts;

10 WHEREAS, probation staff focuses on community safety reducing recidivism in their supervision of these individuals; WHEREAS, supervision, services, court ordered programs are provided through direct care delivery purchased services, a variety of services are in place to meet the varied needs of these individuals; WHEREAS, by Resolution No (April 22, 2014), the County Board authorized the execution of a contract with Midwest Monitoring & Surveillance, Inc. for the period of April 22, 2014 through March 31, 2016, for Electronic Home Monitoring services, with an option to renew for a third year, pending satisfactory performance; WHEREAS, Midwest Monitoring & Surveillance, Inc. has proven expertise in hiring supervision of staff, timely reporting billing, the ability to provide reliable Electronic Home Monitoring equipment to meet Community Corrections needs the past three years; WHEREAS, staff recommends a contract with Midwest Monitoring & Surveillance, Inc. for Electronic Home Monitoring services. Community Services Director to execute a contract with Midwest Monitoring & Surveillance for Electronic Home Monitoring related services, for the period of April 1, 2017 through December 31, 2018, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form at the following rates: A. Adult Services: 1. RF House Arrest: a. In-Home RF Lline: $14.00 b. In-Home RF Ethernet: $15.00 c. In-Home RF Cellular: $ Breath Alcohol Cellular: $ Combo Breath Alcohol & RF Arrest: a. Breath Alcohol (Cellular) + In-Home RF Lline: $15.75 b. Breath Alcohol (Cellular) + In-Home RF Ethernet: $16.75 c. Breath Alcohol (Cellular) + In-Home RF Cellular: $ Transdermal Alcohol: a. Lline: $14.75 b. Ethernet: $15.75 c. Cellular: $ Transdermal Alcohol with RF Arrest: a. In-Home RF Lline: $17.75 b. In-Home RF Ethernet: $16.75 c. In-Home RF Cellular: $ GPS Tracking: $ Breath Alcohol (Cellular) + GPS: $ Drug Testing Services: a. Rescreen Urine Analysis: $20.00 b. ETG Screen: $ 6.50 c. GCMS Drug Screen: $30.00 d. Heroin Screen: $ 6.50 e. Fentanyl Screen: $ 5.50 f. Heroin Confirmation: $50.00 g. Fentanyl Confirmation: $50.00 h. 6AM (Heroin) 1 Panel Dip 25 per box: $ 6.50 per dip i. Fentanyl 1 Panel Dip 25 per box: $ 3.75 per dip 9. Other Services: a. Out of office install: $30.00

11 b. Equipment Deposit (Out of State): $ c. Furlough Rental Breath: $ 8.00 d. Furlough Rental Transdermal: $ 7.00 e. Services Call: $45.00 B. Juvenile Services: 1. GPS: a. GPS Tracking: $ 7.00 b. GPS Tracking + RF House Arrest: $ 7.50 c. RF House: $ 4.00 d. RF House with Ethernet: $ 5.50 e. Out of office install: $ Breath Alcohol (Cellular) + GPS: $ Transdermal Alcohol & GPS: a. Ethernet + GPS: $11.25 b. Cellular + GPS: $12.25 ; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Community Services Director is hereby authorized to amend said contract, within the amount budgeted, to alter the number types of clients served, type of services provided, the contract term, consistent with County contracting policies, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Contract shall contain a provision that allows the County to immediately terminate the contract in the event sufficient funds from county, state or federal sources are not appropriated at a level sufficient to allow payment of the amounts due Adoption Of Amended Dakota County Policy No For Authorizing Funding Public Health Nuisance Abatements And Lead Hazard Reduction WHEREAS, by Resolution No (January 7, 2014), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopted Dakota County Policy No. 1002, Development Revision of Policies, which directs staff to review County policies regularly according to a schedule, set by the County Manager; WHEREAS, by Resolution No (June 26, 2001), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners adopted Policy No. 9001, which established a policy for authorizing funding public health nuisance abatements lead hazard reductions, subject to review County Board approval; WHEREAS, staff recommends revisions to Policy 9001 to refine language update definitions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby rescinds Resolution No (June 26, 2001), adopts the amended Policy No. 9001, Authorizing Funding Public Health Nuisance Abatements And Lead Hazard Control, as presented to the Community Services Committee of the Whole on March 14, Proclamation Of Public Health Week In Dakota County, April 3-9, 2017 WHEREAS, by Minn. Stat. 145A, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners acts as the Community Board of Health has responsibility to prevent disease disability to promote protect the health safety of County citizens; WHEREAS, one of the County s strategic goals is supporting Thriving People creating A Great Place to Live by improving the health safety of Dakota County residents;

12 WHEREAS, the week of April 3-9, 2017, is National Public Health Week, the theme is Healthiest Nation 2030 ; WHEREAS, preventing diseases before they start is critical to helping people live longer, healthier lives while managing health-related costs; WHEREAS, preventable chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes are responsible for millions of premature deaths each year; WHEREAS, strong public health systems are critical for sustaining improving community health. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims April 3-9, 2017, as Public Health Week in Dakota County, encourages residents to take action to promote their health, the health of their families, the health of their community. County Board/County Administration 2016 Gift Acceptance Report This item was on the agenda for informational purposes only Acceptance Of Resignation From Member Of Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee On behalf of the County Board, Commissioner Gaylord expressed sympathy to the family of Betty Thompson on her recent passing. Betty was a very talented artist residents will be able to continue to enjoy her work located throughout the County. Betty s talent bright personality will be missed by many. BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts the resignation received from Betty Thompson, District 2 representative on the Public Art Citizen Advisory Committee, authorizes staff to begin the process to fill this vacancy. Operations, Management And Budget Authorization To Execute Contract With Pictometry International Corporation For Licensed Images And Software And Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Cost Share Agreement With Dakota County Cities WHEREAS, the County desires to continue the use of images, software documentation developed by Pictometry International Corporation; WHEREAS, the estimated cost to secure this product from Pictometry International Corporation is a total of $127,016 for ; WHEREAS, local cities in Dakota County will provide funding of $20,662 in to reimburse the County for a portion of the cost of Pictometry; WHEREAS, funding for the County portion of the costs are included in the 2017 Information Technology Department - Office of GIS budget to secure this product. Information Technology Director to execute a contract with Pictometry International Corporation for the use of images, software documentation developed by Pictometry International Corporation in an amount not to exceed $127,016 in , subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office as to form;

13 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Information Technology Director to execute a joint powers cost share agreement with participating Dakota County cities, to offset the County's cost for Pictometry in for a total of $20,662 each year, distributed using a formula representing the relative size of each city, as presented to the County Board at its meeting; subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office as to form Authorization To Amend Contract With Elert And Associates For Fiber Engineering Services And Amend 2017 Data Networks Capital Improvement Program Budget WHEREAS, in 2015 the County contracted with Elert Associates to provide fiber design engineering services with a contract not to exceed amount of $285,000; WHEREAS, Dakota County requires an increased fiber capacity to complete the County s approved 2017 Data Networks Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiber projects; WHEREAS, the County desires to contract with Elert Associates through December 31, 2018, to continue work related to the design deployment of its fiber optic network for an additional $222,300 resulting in a total contract not to exceed $694,300; WHEREAS, the funds for this work are available in the approved 2017 Data Networks CIP budget. Information Technology Director to execute an amendment to the contract with Elert Associates in an amount not to exceed $222,300 billed at hourly rates in Elert Associates proposal dated February 10, 2017, for work performed between March 1, 2017 December 31, 2018, for a total contract amount not to exceed $694,300, payable from the approved 2017 Data Networks CIP budget, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Information Technology Director to amend the approved 2017 Data Networks CIP budget: Expense Broadb Projects Set-Aside (DN00033) ($22,300) Broadb Projects Consulting (DN00042) $22,300 Total Expense $0 Report On Invoices Paid In February 2017 This item was on the agenda for informational purposes only Authorization To Amend Phase III Contract With SunGard Public Sector To Implement Business Process Re-engineering Recommendations And A New Software Release WHEREAS, Dakota County upgraded from IFAS Version to OneSolution 15.1 in the fall of 2015; WHEREAS, Dakota County Board Resolution No approved the Phase III contract with SunGard Public Sector, Inc., for $1,064,535; WHEREAS, in response to feedback from the Physical Development Community Services Divisions, the County wishes to implement recommendations for business process reengineering; WHEREAS, the County will need to implement a new software release in the near future;

14 WHEREAS, the required funds of $1,356,835 are available in the approved 2017 Financial Services SunGard Contract budget. Operations, Management, Budget Director to execute a contract amendment to increase the Phase III contract with SunGard Public Sector, Inc., by $292,300 for a total cost not to exceed $1,356,835, subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office as to form. Physical Development Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization And Declaration Of Restrictions And Covenants For Wetl Replacements For County Project WHEREAS, to provide a safe efficient transportation system, Dakota County is proceeding with County Project (CP) 78-06; WHEREAS, CP is the reconstruction paving of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 78 from the intersection of CSAH 78 (235th Street) County Road 31 (Denmark Avenue) south to the intersection of CSAH 78 (240th Street) east to the intersection of CSAH 78 State Highway 3; WHEREAS, CSAH 78 within CP intersects with a tributary of the south branch of the Vermillion River, the project will be required to meet Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization (VRWJPO) Minnesota Pollution Control Agency stards for storm water management; WHEREAS, the south branch of the Vermillion River upstream tributaries are considered significant sources of nitrate based on VRWJPO County studies; WHEREAS, a feasibility study developed construction solutions to meet regulatory requirements for storm water management to incorporate nitrate treatment into the project, which includes the construction of a series of wetl basins with enhanced soil media for nitrate treatment adjacent to CSAH 78; WHEREAS, the VRWJPO applied for was awarded a $412,200 grant from the Minnesota Board of Water Soil Resources (BWSR) to construct the wetl basins with enhanced soil media for nitrate treatment within CP 78-06, the grant requires a 25 percent local match ($103,050); WHEREAS, a portion of the grant will cover VRWJPO administrative costs with $388,000 applied towards wetl construction; WHEREAS, a joint powers agreement with the VRWJPO is necessary to outline the terms of the grant responsibilities for construction ongoing maintenance of the wetl basins constructed in CP 78-06; WHEREAS, BWSR has certain requirements regarding l ownership, maintenance, operations on the newly created wetl areas requires the County sign a declaration of restrictions covenants for the replacement wetls. Physical Development Director to execute a joint powers agreement with Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Organization for the construction maintenance of the wetl basins to be included in County Project 78-06, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form;

15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Board Chair to execute a declaration of restrictions covenants for County Project wetl replacement, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2017 Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget is hereby amended as follows: Expense County Project $491,050 Total Expense $491,050 Revenue Grant funds $388,000 VRWJPO funds $50,000 Environmental Resources CIP $53,050 Total Revenue $491, Authorization To Purchase Salt Through State Road Salt Contract WHEREAS, in order to provide a safe efficient transportation system secure the lowest price for road salt, Dakota County purchases road salt from the vendor selected pursuant to the State Road Salt Contract (SRSC) process; WHEREAS, the SRSC for the snow ice season will be issued in April 2017; WHEREAS, Dakota County may participate in the solicitation by committing to an estimated quantity of road salt to purchase to assist with winter snow ice control on County highways; WHEREAS, Dakota County is then required to purchase at least 80 percent but no more than 120 percent of the estimated quantity of road salt needed between June 2017 May 2018; WHEREAS, Dakota County s proposed salt use was reduced from the current level of 13,000 tons to 9,000 tons for the snow ice season; WHEREAS, the estimated cost of 9,000 tons of road salt for County use is $657,000, with an estimated unit price of $73.00 per ton through the State Contract; WHEREAS, it is estimated that other local units of government that Dakota County has cooperative purchasing agreements with for salt will purchase 2,000 tons of road salt from Dakota County totaling $146,000 which will be paid for by those agencies; WHEREAS, staff recommends authorization for participation in the SRSC process to purchase 11,000 tons of road salt at an estimated cost of $803,000. Physical Development Director to purchase at least 80 percent of 11,000 tons of road salt from June 2017 through May 2018, in the amount of $803,000 through the State Road Salt Contract Authorization To Execute Agreement Number With Minnesota Department Of Transportation For Construction Engineering By State For County Project In Rosemount WHEREAS, Dakota County, the City of Rosemount the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) are partnering on County Project (CP) to reconstruct the interchange at Trunk Highway 52 (TH) County State Aid Highway 42 in Rosemount;

16 WHEREAS, Dakota County is the lead agency on CP 42-82; WHEREAS, the Transportation Capital Improvement Program budget included funding for construction administration by a consultant; WHEREAS, the project involves impacts to a trunk highway owned operated by Mn/DOT; WHEREAS, Mn/DOT has staff available to administer construction of the project; WHEREAS, Mn/DOT will be responsible for the costs to administer construction on TH 52; WHEREAS, the cost for Mn/DOT to administer construction is equal to eight percent of the remaining construction costs; WHEREAS, the project was awarded State funding; WHEREAS, State funds may be applied to construction administration costs; WHEREAS, costs will be shared in accordance with County policy; WHEREAS, staff recommends executing Agreement No for Mn/DOT to administer construction of the project in an estimated amount of $489,147; WHEREAS, the Transportation Capital Improvement Program budget includes sufficient funds for CP Physical Development Director to execute Agreement No with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for construction administration by the State in the amount equal to eight percent of the construction costs currently estimated at $489,147.00, for County Project 42-82, subject to approval by the County Attorney s Office as to form Scheduling Of County Board Workshop To Review L Conservation Program BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby schedules a County Board Workshop for April 4, 2017 in Conference Room 3A, Administrative Service Center, Hastings, Minnesota, following the County Board meeting, for the purpose of discussing the L Conservation Program Authorization To Execute Contract Amendment With SRF Consulting Group, Inc. For Design Services For Mississippi River Regional Trail Pine Bend Bluffs Trailhead WHEREAS, The Mississippi River Regional Trail (MRRT) Pine Bend Bluffs Trailhead project is included in the approved 2017 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget; WHEREAS, the design contract with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is $114,500 includes trailhead design, construction administration, federal reporting, process coordination with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR); WHEREAS, project final design was presented to the Physical Development Board Committee of the Whole on February 9, 2016 with subsequent approval by the County Board on February 16, 2016 (Resolution No );

17 WHEREAS, preliminary review by the Minnesota Department of Transportation on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) required additional information regarding the project s location within a DNR Scientific Natural Area details to improve the 111th Street entry drive; WHEREAS, this review required additional design effort not included in the contract in the amount of $12,556 for Scientific Natural Area FHWA impact study, application approval, survey for 111th Street, 111th Street utility design coordination with the City of Inver Grove Heights not included in the contract; WHEREAS, final construction bid documents were reviewed by County staff the DNR on March 15, 2016; WHEREAS, this review resulted in additional design costs in the amount of $13,388 to meet additional DNR requirements, reposition the trailhead building on the site, redesign the parking lot, storm water lscaping plans in a two week period to meet Federal funding submittal deadline on March 31, 2016; WHEREAS, the additional design fees in this request total $25,944; WHEREAS, adequate project funds are available from the approved 2017 project budget for this amendment; WHEREAS, staff recommends that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorize a contract amendment with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $25,944 for a total contract amount not to exceed $140,444. Operations Management Director to execute a contract amendment with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. in the amount of $25,944 for a total contract amount not exceed $140, for professional architectural design services for the Pine Bend Bluff Trailhead project, subject to review by the County Attorney s office as to form Award Of Bid And Authorization To Execute Contract With Pember Companies, Inc. For Construction Of Mississippi River Regional Trail Pine Bend Bluffs Trailhead WHEREAS, the Mississippi River Regional Trail (MRRT) Pine Bend Bluffs Trailhead Project is an approved project in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP); WHEREAS, the trailhead project will serve as a primary access point to the Department of Natural Resources Pine Bend Bluffs Scientific Natural Area be a MRRT wayside rest; WHEREAS, the project is comprised of two components: the trailhead building trailhead facility entry drive; WHEREAS, award of the entry drive to the trailhead facility (111th Street East) will be brought to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners at a later date when the Quit Claim Deed from the City of Inver Grove Heights has been completed to transfer road ownership to the County; WHEREAS, project final design was presented to the Physical Development Committee of the Whole on July 19, 2016 with Final Design approved on February 16, 2016 (Resolution No ); WHEREAS; the project was presented to the public at four public meetings; WHEREAS, project is scheduled to complete in November 2017; WHEREAS, bid documents were prepared by staff SRF Consulting Group, Inc.;

18 WHEREAS, the project was competitively advertised for three weeks, three competitive bids were received on February 14, 2017; WHEREAS, staff the project architect have reviewed confirmed the low bidder s qualifications to perform the work based upon past successful projects with the County; WHEREAS, staff recommends that the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorize the Physical Development Director to execute a contract with Pember Companies, Inc. for the Mississippi River Regional Trail Pine Bend Bluffs Trailhead in an amount not to exceed $1,142, Physical Development Director to execute a contract with Pember Companies, Inc., N th Street, Menomonie, WI for the Mississippi River Regional Trail Pine Bend Bluffs Trailhead project in an amount not to exceed $1,142,015.34, subject to approval by the County Attorney s office as to form confirmation that all requirements of the $500,000 City of Inver Grove Heights State Bonding contribution to the project have been met Authorization To Submit Minnesota Historical And Cultural Heritage Grant Application For Pine Bend Historical Marker Restoration In Inver Grove Heights WHEREAS, the Pine Bend Historical Marker commemorating the Pine Bend Village of Dakota Chief Medicine Bottle in the City of Inver Grove Heights was removed from the intersection of Highway th Street by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) when the 117th Street bridge was installed; WHEREAS, the historical marker was donated to the County by Mn/DOT for future use at a County trailhead located east of 111th Street on l owned by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR); WHEREAS, the County Board approved the monument easement (donation) to be submitted to Flint Hills for approval on February 16, 2016; WHEREAS, County staff is currently working to finalize an easement with Flint Hills Resources to place the historical marker near its original location along 117th Street; WHEREAS, the estimated cost of $110,000 to restore the monument to its original condition is not in the adopted 2017 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget request; however, the Minnesota Historical Cultural Heritage Grant Program is requesting applications for the mid- large sized grants; WHEREAS, the Pine Bend Village historical monument restoration is a strong cidate for this program that specifically includes monuments of this type; WHEREAS, pre-applications are due on July 21, 2017, with final applications due September 15, 2017; WHEREAS, Dakota County staff recommends the County submit a grant application to the program for the restoration of the Pine Bend Village Historical Marker for $50,000 with a $60,000 contribution to be considered by the Dakota County Board of Commissioners as part of the 2018 CIP program budget, for a project total of $110,000. Operations Management Director to submit an application for Minnesota Historical Cultural Heritage Grant Program for the Pine Bend Village Historical Marker along the Mississippi River Regional Trail in Inver Grove Heights Authorization To Acquire Regional Greenway Corridor And Conservation Easement On Mikell D. Smith Property