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Meeting Name: Board of Hennepin County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/17/2026 1:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Government Center - County Board Chambers
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TMP-26-0241 14.A.MinutesFebruary 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes   Not available Not available
26N-0008 15.A.CorrespondenceProfessional and Personal Service Agmts/Amds of $100,000 or less which have been approved by Department Director, Assistant/County Administrator. Report Number: 26RAA-03   Not available Not available
26N-0009 15.B.CorrespondenceCounty Receivable contracts approved by the County Administrator during the first quarter of 2026. Report Number 26RAA - 1st Qtr Rec.   Not available Not available
26N-0010 15.C.CorrespondenceLetters - 1. Ursula Brandt, City Planner - RE: City of Columbia Heights - 2026 Amendment to 2040 Comprehensive Plan.   Not available Not available
26N-0011 15.D.CorrespondenceClaim/Summons - 1. Leesa Brown - RE: Leesa Brown Property Damage Claim. - 2. Molly Cervenka - RE: Molly Cervenka Motor Vehicle Claim.   Not available Not available
26-0126 15.E.ResolutionClaims Register for the period ending March 20, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0127 15.F.ResolutionClaims Register for the period ending March 27, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0128 15.G.ResolutionClaims Register for the period ending April 3, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0104 15.H.ResolutionPrincipal Agmt PR00008306 with Wayzata Public Schools for fiber optic collaboration, 04/07/26-12/31/27   Not available Not available
26-0105 15.I.ResolutionRe-allocate $69,725 in State Fiscal Year 2026 Youth at Work funding from Lutheran Social Service to Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority (Brooklynk)   Not available Not available
26-0106 15.J.ResolutionNeg Agmt PR00008310 with PFM Financial Advisors LLC to provide municipal advisory services, 05/01/26-04/30/31   Not available Not available
26-0107 15.KResolutionAgmt A2613332 with The Minneapolis Foundation to receive matching funds for the Anti-displacement Community Prosperity Program, 12/01/25-03/31/31   Not available Not available
26-0108 15.L.ResolutionAmd 4 to Agmt A177032 with Availity LLC, to provide electronic data interchange transactions services, 08/01/17-07/31/29, incr NTE by $126,000 for a new total NTE of $258,000   Not available Not available
26-0109 15.M.ResolutionAgmt A2513067 through HRSA for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A Emergency Relief Project grant, 03/01/26-02/28/27, $1,680,991 (recv)   Not available Not available
26-0110 15.N.ResolutionHuman Services & Public Health resolution, including contracts and amendments to contracts with provider - 2604   Not available Not available
26-0111 15.O.ResolutionJPA A2613401 with the City of Minneapolis to accept HUD ESG funding for emergency shelter essential services, 01/01/26-4/30/27, $100,000 (recv)   Not available Not available
26-0112 15.P.ResolutionJPA A2613390 with the City of Minneapolis to accept HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds for rapid rehousing services, 10/01/25-09/30/27, $294,373 (recv)   Not available Not available
26-0113 15.Q.ResolutionJPA A2613398 with the City of Minneapolis for HUD ESG funding for street outreach services, 01/01/26-04/30/27, $300,000 (recv)   Not available Not available
26-0114 15.R.ResolutionJPA A2613402 with the City of Minneapolis for winter warming drop-in centers, 06/01/26-09/30/27, $329,131 (recv)   Not available Not available
26-0115 15.S.ResolutionNeg various agmts for reconstruction of University Avenue SE and 4th Street SE, and jurisdictional transfer of a portion of University Avenue SE and 4th Street SE, CP 2240400, no county cost   Not available Not available
26-0116 15.T.ResolutionAuthorization to acquire right of way by direct purchase or condemnation for various transportation projects   Not available Not available
26-0117 15.U.ResolutionNeg Agmt PW 02-09-26 with Crystal for cost participation and maintenance for CSAH 102 (Douglas Drive) in Crystal, CP 2211300, (est recv $290,000)   Not available Not available
26-0118 15.V.ResolutionNeg Agmt PW 08-46-26 with Shorewood for cost participation at CSAH 19 and Shorewood Lane (CP 2201127, a subproject of 2201100; NTE $186,000 county bonds)   Not available Not available
26-0119 15.W.ResolutionNeg Agmt PW 09-15-26 with Minnetonka for cost participation and maintenance responsibilities on CSAH 5 (Minnetonka Blvd), CP 2201129, a subproject of 2201100, county cost NTE $500,000 county bonds   Not available Not available
26-0120 15.X.ResolutionNeg Agmt PW 12-23-26 with Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for cost participation, maintenance, and ownership of CSAH 66 (Golden Valley Road), CP 2201124, a subproject of 2201100, county cost NTE $270,926 county bonds   Not available Not available
26-0121 15.Y.ResolutionNeg Agmt PW 51-20-25 with Minneapolis and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for county sponsorship of Lake Harriet Parkway rehabilitation project (CP 2240800); establish project budget of $320,000 - State Park Road Account Funds   Not available Not available
26-0122 15.Z.ResolutionAmd?2 to?Agmt?PR00005134?with?HNTB Corp?(CP 2164000), ext?period to?12/31/29, incr?NTE to $6,392,313.85 (county cost: $3,500,000 State GO Bonds, $2,892,313.85 State Aid Regular)   Not available Not available
26-0123 15.AA.ResolutionNeg Agmt PR00008298 with SKB Environmental, Inc. for transfer station and transportation services, 04/15/26-12/31/33, $1.3 million (NTE)   Not available Not available
26-0124 15.AB.ResolutionNeg Agmt PR00008274 with ACET, Inc. to provide multifamily recycling assistance, 04/07/26-03/31/28, total NTE $583,888   Not available Not available
26-0125 15.AC.ResolutionResolution of support for Metro Transit’s recommendation to advance the METRO J Line and METRO K Line and adopt both lines into the Metropolitan Council’s 2050 Transportation Policy Plan   Not available Not available
26-0098 16.A.CommendationsCommendation of interim Assistant County Administrator for Human Services, Betsy David, upon her retirement - offered by Commissioner Fernando   Not available Video Video
26-0099 16.B.ResolutionCommendation of Debt Management Officer Katherine Kardell, upon her retirement - offered by Commissioner Conley   Not available Video Video
26-0086 18.A.ResolutionClaims Register for the period ending February 13, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0087 18.B.ResolutionClaims Register for the period ending February 20, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0088 18.C.ResolutionClaims Register for the period ending February 27, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0089 18.D.ResolutionClaims Register for the period ending March 6, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0090 18.E.ResolutionClaims Register for the period ending March 13, 2026   Not available Not available
26-0070 19.A.ResolutionRecognize that the public art portion of the capital budget for the Southdale Library Replacement project (1005259) will be $406,500; and amend the 2026 Capital Budget to reduce the Southdale Library Replacement capital project (1005259) by $406,500 in general obligation bonds   Not available Not available
26-0071 19.B.ResolutionNeg Agmts A2613366 with Three Rivers Park District for operation of Glen Lake Golf and Practice Center, 01/01/26-12/31/30 and A2613371 with Parker’s Lake Golf Center, 01/01/26-12/31/30, no county cost   Not available Not available
26-0072 19.C.ResolutionAmd 1 to Agmt PR00007543 with David W. Lopez to provide communications consulting for Hennepin County opioid response, ext end date to 12/31/26, incr NTE by $170,000 for a new total NTE of $226,512   Not available Not available
26-0073 19.D.ResolutionRequest subsequent designation of the Hennepin-Carver Workforce Development Area and submission of letter of intent to the MN Dept of Employment and Economic Development; designate Commissioner Irene Fernando as the representative of Hennepin County in its capacity as Chief Elected Official of the local area.   Not available Not available
26-0074 19.E.ResolutionAmd 1 to Agmts HS00001644 with HIRED and HS00001647 with Avivo to allow for the acceptance of 2026 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Young Adult grant funds, ext end dates to 03/31/28 and incr the combined NTE by $30,000 for a new total combined NTE of $850,000   Not available Not available
26-0075 19.F.ResolutionAmd current Benefits Cliff (Succeeding in Employment) and Youth Employment Services contracts for continued funding through 02/28/26, NTE of $213,721 ($166,286 for Succeeding in Employment and $47,435 for Youth Employment Services)   Not available Not available
26-0076 19.G.ResolutionRevision to the Hennepin County Human Resources Rules   Not available Not available
26-0077 19.H.ResolutionAmd 2 to Agmt A188951 with the University of Minnesota to provide general, professional, research and technical services countywide, ext end date to 06/30/31, incr NTE by $5,000,000 for a new total NTE of $9,500,000   Not available Not available
26-0078 19.I.ResolutionAmd 3 to Agmt PR00000924 with Mercury Healthcare, Inc. dba WebMD Ignite to provide Hennepin Health members with access to an online health encyclopedia and video library that contains evidence-based topics, in English and Spanish languages, ext end date to 03/31/27, incr NTE by $23,155 for a new total NTE of $183,920   Not available Not available
26-0079 S1 19.J.ResolutionDirect county administrator to convene a task force to study the current governance and funding of Hennepin EMS; findings due to the County Board within one year of its formation; continue suspension of Section VII, Subsection 1-Staffing of Ordinance 9 until no later than 12/31/27   Not available Not available
26-0080 19.K.ResolutionHuman Services & Public Health resolution, including contracts and amendments to contracts with provider - 2603   Not available Not available
26-0081 R1 19.L.ResolutionAmd 2 to Agmt PR00005182 with RS Eden to provide residential treatment programming, outpatient treatment programming, and supportive housing for Community Corrections clients, revising 2026 budget line items, with no other change to contract terms   Not available Not available
26-0082 19.M.ResolutionJPA A2613364 between Hennepin County and the Cities of Edina, Minnetonka, and St. Louis Park for the Auto Theft Collaboration Cooperative Agreement, period 01/01/26-12/31/28   Not available Not available
26-0083 19.N.ResolutionNeg PW Agreement 05-02-26 with Brooklyn Center for cost participation and maintenance on CSAH 57 (Humboldt Avenue), CP 2182800 and 1010101, est county cost $2,835,000 ($2,750,000 Transportation Advanced Account - Preservation, $85,000 County Bonds)   Not available Not available
26-0084 19.O.ResolutionNeg Agmt PR00008204 with Beaudry Oil &Service, Inc. to provide Energy Center with fuel delivery services, 03/20/26-12/31/34, est NTE $2 million   Not available Not available
26-0085 19.P.ResolutionNeg various agmts for food rescue grants for periods between 04/01/26-03/31/27 and 04/01/26-09/30/27, total combined NTE $300,000   Not available Not available
26-0092 19.Q.ResolutionAmd 1 to Agmt A2513028 with MN Housing Finance Agency, incorporating an updated Exhibit B attachment for Homework Starts with Home (HSWH) Work Plan, no changes to contract terms   Not available Not available
26-0093 19.R.ResolutionJPA A2613381 with the City of Minneapolis, for emergency rent assistance, 03/01/26-12/31/26, $1,000,000 (recv)   Not available Video Video
26-0093 R1 1 ResolutionJPA A2613381 with the City of Minneapolis, for emergency rent assistance, 03/01/26-12/31/26, $1,000,000 (recv)   Not available Not available
26-0094 19.S.ResolutionEstablish a public hearing on the HUD 2026 Annual Action Plan on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.   Not available Not available
26-0095 19.T.ResolutionSupport Small Business relief in Hennepin County by waiving penalties for late license renewals   Not available Not available
26-0096 19.U.ResolutionAuthorize one-time abatement of property tax penalty in 2026 upon application of taxpayer based upon hardship   Not available Not available
26-0097 19.V.ResolutionBudget Compliance for Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office - offered by Commissioner Conley   Not available Not available
26-0055 112.A.ResolutionJPA A2613348 between Hennepin County and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for the MN Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force, 02/01/26-01/31/31   Not available Video Video
26-0100 113.AResolutionDeclaring March as GRI Awareness Month in Hennepin County - offered by Commissioner Anderson   Not available Video Video
26-0101 113.BResolutionRecognizing March 31, 2026 as Transgender Day of Visibility in Hennepin County - offered by Commissioner Fernando   Not available Video Video
26-0102 113.C.Immediate ApprovalsAward contract to Concrete Idea, Inc for accessibility improvements along various county roads, project 2201019, a subproject of capital project 2201000 (county cost $1,060,252.50 Metro Tax - Active Transportation)   Not available Video Video
26-0103 113.D.Immediate ApprovalsEstablish a public hearing on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 1:30 pm during the County Administration, Operations and Budget Committee for the purpose of issuing debt under the county’s 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program   Not available Video Video