Hennepin County public meetings in 2023

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing several consent agenda items including service agreements, grant acceptances, and contract amendments. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 2024 proposed operating and capital budgets.

• Academic tutoring services increase to $1,925,000 via Hive Blaine, LLC
• Building Automation System upgrade at Public Safety Facility for up to $2,567,320
• Architectural and engineering services for 625 Building Office Remodeling up to $563,670
• Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board annual dues of $89,427
• Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth annual dues increasing to $66,125 in 2024

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board is reviewing the 2024 levy and budget. The agenda also includes a negative agreement with the MN City Participation Program and an amendment for services at 143 E 19th St.

• 2024 Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority levy and budget
• Amendment to Tacoma Creek Hospitality adding services at 143 E 19th St, Mpls, increasing NTE by $51,675
• Negative agreement with MN Housing Finance Agency for the MN City Participation Program (01/01/24-12/31/24)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority board will review and approve its agenda, November meeting minutes, and a claims register for late November. The main action is voting on the authority’s 2024 levy and budget. These items finalize the group's financial plan and administrative records for the upcoming year.

• Approval of November 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of claims register ending November 30, 2023
• Vote on the 2024 Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority levy and budget

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will review the proposed 2024 operating and capital budgets for Hennepin County. The agenda also includes several contract amendments and new agreements for county services, including tutoring, building upgrades, and employee benefits.

• $2,567,320 contract to upgrade the Public Safety Facility Building Automation System
• Increase of Hive Blaine, LLC tutoring services contract to $1,925,000
• $563,670 agreement for 625 Building Office Remodeling project
• $500,000 contract with Savi for employee student loan repayment services
• Lease of St. Olaf’s Catholic Church for a temporary winter safe space

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee will consider several agreements and resolutions. These include accepting grant funding for child mental health services and homelessness programs. The committee will also review an agreement regarding tuberculosis health authority.

• $932,000 grant for Streets to Housing and Homeless to Housing programs
• $502,207 grant for child mental health screening, assessment, and treatment
• $154,573 agreement to support family self-sufficiency efforts
• Agreement with MDH regarding the Tuberculosis Health Threat Act
• Resolution including contracts and amendments with provider 2317

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee is reviewing several amendments to existing agency agreements. These items include funding for child abuse assessments, adult diversion services, and sheriff patrol services.

• Amendment to CornerHouse Interagency Child Abuse Evaluation Center agreement up to $967,532
• Amendment to two local agency agreements for adult diversion services up to $1,707,845
• Amendment to City of Golden Valley agreement for Sheriff’s Office patrol and investigative services by $800,000
• Agreement with Wright County to board inmates through 2026 up to $560,000
• Agreement with Independent Emergency Services LLC for Next Generation 9-1-1 system up to $886,033

Resident Services Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and establish the 2024 Hennepin County Canvassing Board. Members will also consider contract amendments for property maintenance and inspections.

• Establishment of the 2024 Hennepin County Canvassing Board and election dates
• $750,000 contract amendment for lawn care and snow removal on tax-forfeit properties
• $100,000 authorization for exterior inspections of tax-forfeit properties

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing numerous departmental communications, committee referrals, and consent items. These include service agreements for public safety, human services, and infrastructure projects.

• Building Automation System upgrade at the Public Safety Facility: $2,567,320
• Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board annual dues: $89,427
• Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth annual dues increase to $66,125 in 2024
• Gartner Inc. communications and marketing research services: up to $375,000
• Hive Blaine, LLC academic tutoring services increase to $1,925,000

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority is reviewing agreements for federal and state lobbying services. The board is also considering an easement agreement for sanitary sewer use in Mound and Spring Park.

• Federal lobbying agreement with Cardinal Infrastructure LLC up to $245,000
• State lobbying agreement with Messerli & Kramer up to $42,000
• Easement agreement in Mound and Spring Park for sanitary sewer purposes

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners will hold a public hearing. This session is for receiving public comment regarding the proposed 2024 budget.

• Public hearing for public comment on the proposed 2024 budget

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will review the 2024 Hennepin Healthcare System financial plan and the Three Rivers Park District budget. Members will also consider special levies for several watersheds and a strategy for housing revenue.

• Approval of the 2024 Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. Financial Plan
• Review and approval of the 2024 Three Rivers Park District budget
• Shingle Creek Watershed special levy of $986,265
• Bassett Creek Watershed special levy of $2,238,000
• West Mississippi Watershed ($159,075) and Elm Creek Watershed ($814,200) special levies

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing several service agreements and grant amendments. These include funding increases for permanent housing programs and the Child and Teen Checkups Program. The committee will also consider contracts for opioid response and winter shelter operations.

• $5,668,603 increase for permanent housing support services through 2025
• $2,230,478 agreement for the Child and Teen Checkups Program
• $1,130,000 for Opioid Response Services including a $282,500 budget supplement
• $250,000 in ARPA and $320,000 in HUD ESG funding for Minneapolis winter shelters
• $45,100 increase to the MN DEED-Rehab Services grant

Intergovernmental Committee

The Intergovernmental Committee is reviewing proposed drafts for the 2024 state legislative priorities and platform. The meeting also includes a review of minutes from the May 23, 2023, meeting.

• Review of 2024 Proposed IGR State Legislative Priorities
• Review of 2024 Proposed IGR State Legislative Platform
• Approval of May 23, 2023, minutes

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee is reviewing meeting minutes and several contract amendments. These include updates to technical support, juvenile diversion services, and community corrections services. The committee will also consider a supplemental appropriation for the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office 2023 operating budget.

• Amendment to Genesys Works Twin Cities agreement for technical support up to $150,000
• Amendment to three local agency agreements for juvenile diversion services up to $1,535,000
• Seven amendments for community corrections services totaling up to $2,187,175
• Supplemental appropriation for the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office 2023 operating budget

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing several infrastructure and transit-related agreements. These include road reconstructions, light rail project services, and environmental grant acceptances.

• CSAH 112 reconstruction in Orono and Long Lake with an estimated county cost of $11,386,596
• MnDOT's CSAH 3 at TH 55 Interchange Reconstruction Project with an estimated county cost of $2,900,000
• METRO Green Line Extension inspection services with an estimated receipt of $172,000
• METRO Blue Line Extension project staff services with an estimated revenue of $868,290
• U.S. EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund grant of $3,000,000

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is considering several new business items including bond issuances for affordable housing. The board will also review multiple funding recommendations, contract modifications, and land sale agreements.

• Bond issuance for affordable housing at 550 West Lake St, Mpls
• Bond issuance for affordable housing preservation at 505, 507, 525, 527, 560 Humboldt Ave and 1315 Olson Memorial Highway, Mpls
• Homebuyer assistance program funding with NeighborWorks Home Partners up to $1,245,000
• 2023 Pandemic Recovery funding recommendations totaling $4,471,251
• Sale of surplus vacant land in Minneapolis for $439,065

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing various financial agreements, including grant funding for housing and opioid response services. The agenda includes approvals for major infrastructure projects and significant software licensing contracts. Several items involve intergovernmental agreements with state and federal agencies.

• Estimated $11,386,596 cost for CSAH 112 reconstruction in Orono and Long Lake
• $38,000,000 contract with SHI International Corp for Microsoft products
• $5,668,603 increase in grant funding for permanent housing programs for the long-term homeless
• Special levies for Shingle Creek, Bassett Creek, West Mississippi, and Elm Creek watersheds
• $2,900,000 state aid for MnDOT CSAH 3 reconstruction at TH 55 Interchange

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Authority is reviewing two new lease agreements for HCRRA property. These include a rental agreement in Spring Park and one in Excelsior, both scheduled to run from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2028.

• Lease Agreement A2311991 with David Bennyhoff d.b.a. Minnetonka Drive-In for Spring Park property ($1,499 for the first three years)
• Lease Agreement A2311993 with 500NNL, LLC for Excelsior property ($7,966 for the first three years)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee is reviewing several contract amendments and new agreements for county operations. This includes discussions regarding Microsoft software licensing and upgrades to the Public Safety Facility building systems. The agenda also covers library replacement designs and various lease extensions.

• Microsoft volume licensing and support contracts totaling over $41 million
• Building automation system upgrade at the Public Safety Facility up to $2,567,320
• Schematic design approval for Westonka Library Replacement project up to $1,616,987
• Lease amendment for VEAP, Inc. at 9600 Aldrich Avenue South with first-year costs of $348,308
• Radiological Emergency Preparedness Grant of $236,000 from the MN Dept of Public Safety

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee will review several agreements regarding public health programs and grants. This includes a proposed $3,500,000 grant from MN DHS for family emergency overflow shelters. The committee will also consider various contracts related to food assistance, diabetes health, and homelessness services.

• $3,500,000 MN DHS grant for family emergency overflow shelters
• $382,500 increase to Change Healthcare Technologies contract
• $306,288 HUD Emergency Solutions Grant for rapid rehousing in Minneapolis
• $165,115 HUD grant for homelessness assessment services
• Public health activities for vascular and diabetes health

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will review the minutes from its October 10, 2023 meeting. The committee will also consider amendments and agreements for nine Adult Representation Services (ARS) legal representation contracts for 2024.

• Amendments and agreements for nine Adult Representation Services (ARS) legal representation contracts for 2024
• Approval of October 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several infrastructure agreements, including federal participation in the B Line BRT along Lake Street and Lagoon Avenue. The committee will also discuss roadway improvements for Medina Street and waste delivery service contracts.

• $16,000,000 federal participation for B Line BRT along Lake Street and Lagoon Avenue
• $5,574,050 for Medina Street (CSAH 19) pedestrian and roadway improvements
• $2,106,420 for design work on University Ave and Fourth Street
• $1,687,000 OHF grant for conservation easements and habitat improvement
• $33,000,000 estimated annual revenue from waste delivery agreements

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

This meeting is a budget working session focused on reviewing the 2024 proposed operating and capital budgets. The agenda includes a presentation on operations, resident services, and public works, as well as a playback of public comments from a previous law, safety, and justice budget hearing.

• Presentation of 2024 Proposed Budget for Operations, Resident Services and Public Works
• Review of 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (Item 23-0349)
• Playback of public comments from the October 23, 2023 Law, Safety and Justice budget hearing

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing several departmental agreements and infrastructure projects. The agenda includes funding for library replacements, roadway maintenance, and software licensing. Additionally, the Board will review plans regarding the future closure of the HERC facility.

• Architectural services contract for Westonka Library Replacement ($1,616,987)
• Building Automation System upgrade at the Public Safety Facility ($2,567,320)
• Microsoft software and service agreements totaling over $41 million
• Emergency Services Program grant for family overflow shelters ($3,500,000)
• Minneapolis roadway maintenance agreement ($1,400,000 annual estimate)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will review meeting minutes and a claims register ending October 9, 2023. The board will also consider an amendment to reassign commissioner representation for various appointments within its 2023 organization structure.

• Amendment of the 2023 organizational structure regarding commissioner representation
• Review of claims register ending October 9, 2023
• Approval of October 3, 2023 meeting minutes

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee is conducting a budget working session focused on upcoming fiscal year proposals. Discussions include the 2024 Proposed Budget Presentation for Law, Safety and Justice and review of previous meeting minutes regarding taxes and fees.

• 2024 Proposed Budget Presentation - Law, Safety and Justice
• Review of October 16, 2023 budget hearing minutes regarding CBTF, Fees, and Transportation Sales and Use Tax
• Discussion of 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee is conducting a budget working session regarding the 2024 proposed operating and capital budgets. The agenda includes public hearings on fees and transportation sales and use taxes, as well as a presentation from the Capital Budget Task Force.

• 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• Capital Budget Task Force presentation
• Fees Public Hearing
• Transportation Sales and Use Tax Public Hearing
• Human Services, Health and Public Health Open Forum Playback

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee is conducting a budget working session. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2024 proposed budget for Human Services, Health and Public Health. Members will also discuss the 2024 proposed operating and capital budgets.

• 2024 Proposed Budget Presentation - Human Services, Health & Public Health
• Discussion of 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (23-0349)
• Review of October 2 budget hearing minutes regarding Disparity Reduction

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will review plans for the potential closure of the HERC facility between 2028 and 2040. Members will also consider several routine authorizations including CDC lead poisoning prevention funds and janitorial service contracts.

• Development of plans regarding the closure of the HERC facility
• Acceptance of $1,637,935 from the CDC for childhood lead poisoning prevention
• Agreement with City of St. Paul for HUD Section 3 contracting services up to $12,000
• Expenditure of $825,556 for 18 contract extensions related to the Opioid Framework
• Janitorial services agreement with Tasks Unlimited Building Services up to $2,250,000

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will review several items related to correctional services and public safety funding. Proposed actions include extending a correctional healthcare contract and accepting a federal grant for DNA backlog reduction. The committee will also discuss amendments to drug court and domestic abuse service agreements.

• $21,663,431 increase to Centurion Detention Health Services contract for correctional healthcare
• $353,284 DOJ grant for DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program
• $1,120,942 combined total for domestic abuse service agency agreements
• $2,102,253.04 in revenue from twenty Sentencing to Service Program agreements

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review previous meeting minutes and consider new business. This includes three grant agreements for natural resource projects and a Complete and Green Streets Policy for county roadway projects.

• Three grant agreements for Opportunity grant natural resource projects totaling $100,000 NTE
• Hennepin County Complete and Green Streets Policy for county roadway projects

Human Services Committee

The committee will review minutes from the September 26 meeting and consider several routine items. This includes an amendment to a contract with Change Healthcare Technologies, LLC, and the acceptance of a federal grant for mental health and substance use disorder services.

• $1,650,000 federal grant for mental illness and substance use disorder services
• $6,000 contract amendment with Change Healthcare Technologies, LLC
• Human Services & Public Health contracts and amendments resolution

Resident Services Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the September 26, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes a presentation regarding an elections update by Director Ginny Gelms.

• Review of September 26, 2023 minutes
• Elections update presentation by Ginny Gelms

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will review the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a claims register. The board is also considering a negative agreement with Alliance Housing for assistance at 143 E 19th Street.

• Negative agreement with Alliance Housing for close-out assistance at 143 E 19th Street (Not to exceed $125,000)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners will review several funding requests, grants, and service agreements. Items include plans for the future closure of the HERC facility and various public health initiatives. The board will also address updates to correctional healthcare and housing bond issuances.

• $21,663,431 increase to Centurion Detention Health Services contract
• $1,637,935 CDC grant for childhood lead poisoning prevention
• $1,650,000 federal grant for mental illness and substance use disorder services
• Development of plans regarding the closure of the HERC facility between 2028 and 2040
• Tax-exempt bonds for affordable housing at 124 Fourth Street SE, Minneapolis

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority agenda for October 3, 2023, consists of procedural items. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and review of the claims register. No new business or specific projects were listed on this agenda.

• Approval of the agenda
• Review of September 19, 2022 minutes
• Claims register review

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee is holding a budget working session to discuss the 2024 proposed operating and capital budgets. The discussion includes a presentation on disparity reduction. Members of the public may record comments for a future budget hearing.

• 2024 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• 2024 Proposed Budget Presentation - Disparity Reduction

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will review the 2022 HUD performance report and approve previous meeting minutes. Agenda items include bond issuances for affordable housing in Minneapolis and amendments to opioid treatment agreements. The committee will also discuss solar power agreement termination and the Bloomington Central Station extension.

• $2,351,841 increase for Hennepin County Opioid Framework amendments
• Bond issuance for affordable housing at 124 Fourth Street SE in Minneapolis
• Extension of Wayside Jersey Avenue Supportive Housing term to 10/31/33
• Termination of solar power purchase agreement with Innovative Power Systems, Inc.
• Five-year extension for Bloomington Central Station (County No. 1375)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is reviewing several funding agreements and supplemental budget appropriations. Items include federal funds for HIV/AIDS initiatives, community residential setting licensure, and suicide prevention.

• Purchase of medical claims reinsurance protection through 2024, NTE $4,000,000
• Amendment to extend HUD CDBG funding for shelter operations to 12/31/26 ($1,200,000)
• HRSA Minority HIV/AIDS Initiative grant of $500,000 and $125,000 budget supplement
• Grant for community residential setting licensure of $500,000 and $108,000 budget supplement
• MDH community-based suicide prevention agreement for $410,000 and $17,500 budget supplement

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will review minutes from the September 12, 2023 meeting. The committee is also considering an amendment to an agreement with the City of Minneapolis regarding sexual assault prosecution efforts. This proposal includes extending the end date to 09/30/24 and increasing receipts by $290,477.

• Amendment to Agreement A2110594 with the City of Minneapolis for sexual assault prosecution
• Extension of agreement end date to 09/30/24
• Increase in receipts by $290,477

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss several grant applications and negotiated agreements. These items include transit operations funding and environmental grants.

• Negotiated agreement with Met Council for METRO Orange Line BRT operations funding
• Authorization to apply for the 2023 Minnesota Highway Freight Program grant
• Section 5310 TCAP grant application to MnDOT, estimated at $409,740
• 25 Healthy Tree Canopy grant agreements totaling up to $499,723.64

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will consider an agreement with the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth. This item covers youth development services from September 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024.

• Agreement with Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth up to $38,248

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners will consider establishing the 2024 budget, setting the maximum property tax levy, and scheduling public hearings. The agenda also includes various contract amendments, grant acceptances, and personnel appointments.

• Set the maximum 2024 property tax levy and proposed 2024 budget
• Affordable housing preservation project bonds at 124 Fourth Street SE in Minneapolis
• Purchase of reinsurance protection for catastrophic medical claims up to $4,000,000
• HUD CDBG funding for shelter operations extension to $1,200,000
• Countywide access control and video management system increase of $3,500,000

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Authority is reviewing the proposed 2024 maximum property tax levy and budget. The meeting also includes several lease agreements and a contract for culvert linings.

• Proposed 2024 HCRRA maximum property tax levy and budget
• Lease assignment to Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
• Lease with Evolution Enterprises, LLC in Minneapolis ($1,707 first three years)
• Lease with John W. Radford in Minnetonka Beach ($1,342 first three years)
• Amendment to lease with 43 Hoops, LLC in Hopkins ($110,096 first year)

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The HCHRA is reviewing the 2024 proposed property tax levy and budget. The board will also consider authorizing bonds for an affordable housing project at 124 Fourth Street SE in Minneapolis.

• Setting the 2024 maximum property tax levy and proposed budget
• Authorizing tax-exempt bonds for affordable housing at 124 Fourth Street SE, Minneapolis
• Sale of two Minneapolis properties to Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans ($50,668)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will consider the proposed 2024 operating and capital budgets and set the maximum 2024 property tax levy. The agenda also includes establishing a schedule for budget-related public hearings and reviewing revisions to county purchasing rules.

• Increase Parallel Technologies agreement by $3,500,000 for access control and video management
• Transfer $1,100,000 from JDC Safety Upgrades to JDC Ceiling Tile and Lighting Upgrades
• Increase Metre LLC agreement by $500,000 for media planning and procurement services
• Adopt revisions to Hennepin County purchasing rules regarding Construction Manager at Risk selection
• Establish 2024 budget review hearing schedule and public hearing dates

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved the minutes from the August 15 meeting. It consented to several contract amendments and authorizations, adopted revised purchasing rules, and established the schedule for the 2024 budget process. The committee set the maximum 2024 property tax levy and laid over the 2024 operating and capital budget until October 2, 2023.

• Approved August 15, 2023 minutes (consent)
• Approved amendment to agreement PR00002275 with Parallel Technologies, Inc., increasing NTE by $3,500,000 (consent)
• Approved transfer of $1,100,000 from JDC Safety Upgrades to JDC Ceiling Tile and Lighting Upgrades (consent)
• Approved amendment to agreement PL00000269 with Metre LLC, increasing NTE by $500,000 (consent)
• Adopted revisions to Hennepin County purchasing rules, including authority to select Construction Manager at Risk (consent)
• Established schedule, fee schedule, and public hearing dates for the 2024 budget process (consent)
• Set maximum 2024 property tax levy and approved the proposed 2024 budget (consent)
• Laid over the 2024 proposed operating and capital budgets until October 2, 2023 (consent)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is reviewing several contract amendments and grant acceptances. These items include increased funding for community mental health services, housing resource specialists to prevent evictions, and a pilot site for FHIR processes.

• Increase of $915,870 for community mental health services for youth and families
• Increase of $1,994,037 for housing resource specialists and eviction prevention via MN Dept of Human Services grant
• $150,000 grant from CSTE for FHIR client support pilot site implementation

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee is reviewing agreements for grant funding and court-related services. This includes a $140,000 grant for African American crime victim advocacy and $226,877 in combined funds for District Court programs. These items cover the period from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024.

• $140,000 grant for African American crime victim advocacy and client assistance
• $226,877 in combined agreements for District Court probation and monitoring services
• Agreements for DWI Court Program, Ignition Interlock, and Treatment Court services

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved the minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting. It also approved a $140,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for African American crime victim advocacy services. Additionally, the committee approved three agreements with the District Court totaling $226,877 for DWI Court, Ignition Interlock, and Treatment Court services.

• Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (consent)
• Approved $140,000 grant for African American crime victim advocacy services (consent)
• Approved three District Court agreements for DWI Court, Ignition Interlock, and Treatment Court services totaling $226,877 (consent)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review a request to release drainage, utility, sightline, and retaining wall easements. These easements are located along CSAH 19 (Smithtown Road) within the cities of Shorewood and Tonka Bay.

• Release of easements along CSAH 19 (Smithtown Road) in Shorewood and Tonka Bay

The committee approved the August 15, 2023 Public Works minutes after a motion by Commissioner Angela Conley and a second by Commissioner Jeff Lunde. It also approved a resolution to release drainage, utility, sightline and retaining wall easements no longer needed for transportation along CSAH 19 (Smithtown Road) in Shorewood and Tonka Bay, following a motion by Commissioner Irene Fernando and a second by Commissioner Jeff Lunde.

• Approved August 15, 2023 Public Works minutes (motion by Conley, second by Lunde)
• Approved release of easements on CSAH 19 (Smithtown Road) in Shorewood and Tonka Bay (motion by Fernando, second by Lunde)

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will review minutes from the August 1, 2023 meeting. The committee is also considering an addendum to terminate the minimum assessment agreement for the Best Buy campus in Richfield.

• Termination of the minimum assessment agreement for the Best Buy campus in Richfield

The Resident Services Committee approved the termination of a minimum assessment agreement for the Best Buy campus in Richfield. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 1, 2023 meeting.

• Approved termination of minimum assessment agreement for Best Buy campus in Richfield (7-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing multiple administrative items including contract amendments, grant acceptances, and personnel appointments. The agenda includes several large-scale funding requests for public safety, human services, and infrastructure projects.

• Amendment to Parallel Technologies, Inc. agreement increasing amount by $3,500,000
• Transfer of $1,100,000 from JDC Safety Upgrades to JDC Ceiling Tile and Lighting Upgrades
• Acceptance of $13,550,000 in grant funding for Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program
• Grant acceptance of $1,052,000 for auto theft investigators and prevention efforts
• Release of drainage and utility easements along CSAH 19 in Shorewood and Tonka Bay

The Board adopted a consent agenda including several high-value grants and infrastructure agreements. Key actions included funding for the Blue Line Extension and homelessness prevention services. The Board also appointed members to the Community Advisory Board and Nine Mile Creek Watershed Board.

• Approved $75.3M agreement with Met Council and HCRRA for Blue Line Extension Project
• Adopted $13.55M grant from MN Housing Finance Agency for homelessness prevention and re-housing
• Approved $1.67M funding increase for SWLRT project via agreements with City of Eden Prairie and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
• Adopted $1.49M HUD grant for rapid rehousing services for homeless families
• Approved $1.05M state grant for auto theft investigators and prevention
• Appointed Cara Garrett to the Community Advisory Board
• Appointed Chris-Ann Lauria and Peggy Kvam to the Nine Mile Creek Watershed Board
• Approved claims registers for periods ending August 11 and August 18, 2023

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority is reviewing an agreement for the Blue Line Extension Project involving Met Council and Hennepin County. The board is also considering a lease for HCRRA property in Spring Park with Dock & Lift, Inc.

• Blue Line Extension Project agreement with Met Council and Hennepin County, not to exceed $75,305,000 ($15,061,000 from HCRRA)
• Lease agreement with Dock & Lift, Inc. for property in Spring Park ($1,620)

The Regional Railroad Authority adopted a negotiation agreement for the Blue Line Extension Project and a property lease with Dock & Lift, Inc. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 8, 2023.

• Approved Lease Agmt A2311876 with Dock & Lift, Inc. for Spring Park property rental (5-0)
• Approved Neg Agmt PR00005488 with Met Council and HC for Blue Line Extension Project (5-0)
• Approved August 22, 2023 Agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will review board appointment interviews and approve previous meeting minutes. Agenda items include authorizing state grant funds for emergency management and discussing workforce development designations. The committee will also consider several service agreements and youth activity grants.

• $1,672,995 funding increase for the SWLRT project
• Authorization to receive $537,292 from the State of MN for emergency management
• Agreements with Partnership in Property Commercial Land Trust (up to $150,000) and Northside Economic Opportunity Network (up to $250,000)
• Agreements with City of Eden Prairie and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (up to $200,000 each)
• Funding awards for 2023 Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants

The committee approved several resolutions including a funding increase for the SWLRT project and the acceptance of a state emergency management grant. It also progressed appointments for the Community Advisory Board and Nine Mile Creek Watershed Board.

• Progressed 2023 Community Advisory Board appointments (5-0)
• Progressed 2023 Nine Mile Creek Watershed Board appointments (5-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved receipt of $537,292 State of MN Emergency Management Performance Grant (5-0)
• Approved Hennepin-Carver Workforce Development Area designation (5-0)
• Approved $1,672,995 funding increase for SWLRT project and agreements with City of Eden Prairie and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (5-0)
• Approved agreements with Partnership in Property Commercial Land Trust, Northside Economic Opportunity Network, and City of Mpls (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Youth Activities Grants for art, music, and sports registration fees (5-0)

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing several contract agreements and grants. These items include funding for asthma programs, behavioral health services in schools, and various homelessness prevention initiatives.

• $13,550,000 MN Housing Finance Agency grant for homeless prevention and assistance
• $1,489,402 HUD grant for rapid rehousing services for families
• $683,000 increase to Cirdan Health Systems agreement for consulting services
• $500,000 HUD grant for emergency shelter capital costs
• $273,792 Washburn Center for Children agreement for school behavioral health

The Health and Human Services Committee approved several resolutions to accept grant funding for homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, and emergency shelter. The committee also approved contracts for behavioral health services in schools and asthma program funding.

• Approved $13,550,000 grant from MN Housing Finance Agency for homelessness prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (5-0)
• Approved $1,489,402 HUD grant for rapid rehousing services for homeless families (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 HUD grant for emergency shelter capital costs (5-0)
• Approved $409,106 HUD grant for Continuum of Care for the Homeless Planning Project (5-0)
• Approved $273,792 agreement with Washburn Center for Children for behavioral health services in Minneapolis Public Schools (5-0)
• Approved $63,000 agreement with MN Dept of Health for state-wide asthma program (5-0)
• Approved $683,000 increase to Cirdan Health Systems, Inc. for actuarial and consulting services (5-0)
• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing agreements for transportation and environmental funding. This includes a large-scale project for the Blue Line Extension and federal funds for a road safety plan.

• $75,305,000 agreement for the Blue Line Extension Project
• $240,000 USDOT grant for Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan
• Negotiation of four Green Partners environmental grants totaling up to $96,700

The Public Works Committee approved a negotiation agreement for the HC Blue Line Extension Project and a federal grant for a road safety action plan. The committee also approved four environmental grants and the minutes from the August 1 meeting.

• Approved Agmt PW 43-60-23 for $240,000 USDOT grant for Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan
• Approved Neg Agmt PR00005488 for HC Blue Line Extension Project, NTE $75,305,000
• Approved four Green Partners environmental grants, total combined NTE $96,700
• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The committee is reviewing amendments to the 2022-2023 Community Corrections Act Plan and various service contracts. The agenda also includes accepting state grant funding for auto theft investigators and prevention efforts.

• $35,000 contract increase for community corrections training services with Jonathan I. Cloud
• $3,759,634 supplemental appropriation and 19.0 FTEs for the Community Corrections Act Plan
• $1,052,000 in state grant funding for auto theft investigators and prevention efforts
• $67,520 supplemental appropriation and 1.0 FTE for the Sheriff’s Office budget

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved several resolutions regarding corrections training, budget increases for the Community Corrections Act Plan, and grant funding for auto theft prevention.

• Approved August 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved $35,000 contract increase for Jonathan I. Cloud for community corrections training (23-0320)
• Approved amendment to 2022-2023 Community Corrections Act Plan increasing 2023 receivable by $3,560,947 and adding 19.0 FTEs (23-0321)
• Approved $1,052,000 in grant funding from the State of MN for auto theft investigators and prevention (23-0326)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing several large-scale agreements and grant acceptances. Key items include a $75 million agreement for the Blue Line Extension Project and a $13.5 million grant for homelessness prevention. The agenda also includes watershed management levies and library replacement contracts.

• $75,305,000 agreement for the HC Blue Line Extension Project
• $13,550,000 grant from MN Housing Finance Agency for homelessness prevention
• $1,224,607 contract for Southdale Library Replacement design services
• $1,672,995 funding increase for the SWLRT project
• $2,238,000 maximum levy for Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission

The Board approved several administrative items, including the appointment of a new Deputy Emergency Management Director and the ratification of various health and housing grants. Multiple items regarding workforce development, public works, and health services were referred to committees for further review.

• Appointed Bruce Kelii as Deputy Emergency Management Director (6-0)
• Approved claims registers for periods ending July 21 and July 28, 2023
• Adopted ratification of permits, leases, and property agreements totaling NTE $15,000
• Scheduled public hearing for 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Sept 26, 2023
• Terminated and forgave HOME agreements with Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Bloomington
• Approved $1.97M grant for Healthy Communities Healthy You Project
• Approved $120,000 agreement with ISD 287 for juvenile educational services
• Approved $100,000 for services for children at risk for truancy or educational neglect

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority meeting includes the approval of the current agenda and minutes from the July 18, 2023, meeting. The board will also review the claims register for the period ending July 24, 2023.

• Approval of the August 8 agenda
• Approval of July 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of the claims register for the period ending July 24, 2023

The board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the July 18, 2023 meeting, and the claims register for the period ending July 24, 2023.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved 07/18/2023 RRA Meeting Minutes
• Approved/ratified Claims Register for the period ending July 24, 2023

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will consider a $1,224,607 contract for the Southdale Library Replacement schematic design. Other items include a $150,000 increase to a legal services agreement and the appointment of a new Deputy Emergency Management Director.

• $1,224,607 schematic design contract for Southdale Library Replacement with MSR Design
• $150,000 increase to Maslon LLP legal services agreement
• Appointment of Bruce Kelii as Deputy Emergency Management Director
• Termination of HOME agreements with Bloomington Housing and Redevelopment Authority
• Ratification of property agreements totaling up to $15,000

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved several resolutions, including a contract for the Southdale Library replacement and the appointment of a new Deputy Emergency Management Director. The committee also authorized additional legal service funds and ratified various property agreements.

• Approved Schematic Design Contract for Southdale Library Replacement with MSR Design, NTE $1,224,607 (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Bruce Kelii as Deputy Emergency Management Director (7-0)
• Approved Amendment 3 to agreement with Maslon LLP for legal services, increasing NTE by $150,000 (7-0)
• Approved termination and forgiveness of four HOME Agreements with the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of the City of Bloomington (7-0)
• Approved public hearing for 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report on September 26, 2023 (7-0)
• Ratified permits, leases, and property agreements approved by County Administrator from 01/01/23-06/30/23, total NTE $15,000 (7-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Human Services Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant agreements and contract amendments related to public health and human services. These items include accepting federal funding for the Better Together Hennepin Program and expanding the 911 Embedded Social Worker Program.

• $1,972,000 federal grant for the Better Together Hennepin Program
• Grant funding from Community Solutions to support work to end chronic homelessness
• Expansion of the 911 Embedded Social Worker Program with West Hennepin and Osseo
• $83,171 grant from MN DEED-Rehab Services for employment services
• Amendment to Spokesman & Recorder Publishing Company contract to increase funding by $4,583

The Health and Human Services Committee approved several resolutions involving grant funding for homelessness, mental health employment services, and social worker programs. The committee also approved a contract amendment for health plan promotion and the minutes from the July 11, 2023 meeting.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution 23-0280 (7-0)
• Approved $4,583 contract increase for Spokesman & Recorder Publishing Company (7-0)
• Approved $484,611 in grant funding for Community Solutions to end chronic homelessness (7-0)
• Approved $1,972,000 grant for Healthy Communities Healthy You Project (7-0)
• Approved MN DEED agreement amendment for mental health employment services (7-0)
• Approved MN DEED-Rehab Services grants totaling $358,717 (7-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreements to expand and continue the Embedded Social Worker Program (7-0)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee is reviewing agreements for educational services. This includes a contract with ISD 287 for juvenile education and two agreements to support children at risk of truancy or educational neglect.

• Agreement with ISD 287 for juvenile educational services (NTE $120,000)
• Two agreements for children at risk of truancy and educational neglect (combined NTE $100,000)

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved two agreements for youth services. These include funding for juvenile educational services and support for children at risk for truancy or educational neglect.

• Approved agreement with Intermediate School District (ISD) 287 for juvenile educational services, not to exceed $120,000 (7-0)
• Approved two agreements with local agencies for children at risk for truancy and/or educational neglect, combined not to exceed $100,000 (7-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is considering several items related to infrastructure and environmental management. This includes budget amendments for the METRO B Line along Lake St and Lagoon Ave. The committee will also review 2024 maximum levies for various watershed management commissions.

• Budget amendment for METRO B Line transit project (est. county cost $16,000,000)
• 2024 maximum levy of $2,238,000 for Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission
• 2024 maximum levy of $814,200 for Elm Creek Watershed Management Commission
• 2024 maximum levies for Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions
• Grant agreements totaling up to $1,556,121 for contaminated site cleanups

The committee approved several 2024 maximum levies for watershed management commissions to improve water quality and reduce flooding. It also approved agreements and a budget amendment for the METRO B Line project and grants for contaminated site cleanup.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved vacation of excess right of way adjacent to CSAH 40 in Golden Valley
• Approved METRO B Line agreements and budget amendment (est. county cost: $16,000,000 Federal Aid, $6,525,910 State Aid)
• Approved Bassett Creek Watershed Mgmt Commission 2024 max levy of $2,238,000
• Approved Elm Creek Watershed Mgmt Commission 2024 max levy of $814,200
• Approved Shingle Creek Watershed Mgmt Commission 2024 max levy of $986,265
• Approved West Mississippi Watershed Mgmt Commission 2024 max levy of $159,075
• Approved 10 spring 2023 ERF grant agreements for contaminated site cleanup (total NTE $1,556,121)

Resident Services Committee

The committee will review minutes from the July 11 meeting and discuss a Joint Powers Agreement between Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota. This agreement supports an information campaign regarding the Restore the Vote state law, which restores voting rights for individuals under felony supervision.

• Joint Powers Agreement with the State of MN for Restore the Vote information campaign
• Review of July 11, 2023 meeting minutes

The Resident Services Committee approved a Joint Powers Agreement with the State of Minnesota. This agreement supports an information campaign regarding the 2023 state law that restores voting rights for people under felony supervision.

• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with State of MN for Restore the Vote information campaign (23-0292)

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The HCHRA will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds for a project at 124 4th Street SE in Minneapolis. The board will also consider authorization to acquire two tax forfeit properties in Minneapolis for an amount not to exceed $50,668.

• Public hearing on multifamily housing revenue bonds at 124 4th Street SE
• Authorization to acquire two tax forfeit properties in Minneapolis for up to $50,668

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved the acquisition of two tax forfeit properties in Minneapolis for a combined total not to exceed $50,668. The board also held a public hearing regarding multifamily housing revenue bonds for a development at 124 4th Street SE, though no public comments were received.

• Approved acquisition of two tax forfeit properties in Minneapolis, total combined NTE $50,668 (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing budget amendments for the METRO B Line and setting maximum levies for several watershed management commissions. The agenda also includes grant agreements for homelessness services, auto theft prosecution, and environmental cleanup.

• Budget amendment for METRO B Line along Lake St and Lagoon Ave ($16,000,000 Federal Aid; $6,525,910 State Aid)
• Grant agreement with U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services for the Better Together Hennepin program ($1,972,000 received)
• 2024 maximum levy for Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission at $2,238,000
• Environmental Response Fund grant agreements for contaminated site cleanup (total NTE $1,556,121)
• Contract with Reiling Construction Company, Inc. for the DC IT Relocation project ($553,880)

The Board adopted a $553,880 contract for a data center IT relocation project. Several grant agreements for homelessness, public health, and law enforcement were adopted via consent. Multiple other items, including watershed levy settings and property agreements, were referred to committees.

• Approved $553,880 contract to Reiling Construction Company, Inc. for DC IT Relocation (7-0)
• Adopted lease with Regents of the University of Minnesota for Hennepin County Library space, NTE $21,000 (7-0)
• Adopted $735,353 federal grant for Community Crisis Response Partnerships (7-0)
• Adopted $300,000 agreement with MN Dept of Veteran Affairs for veterans experiencing homelessness (7-0)
• Approved 30 mph speed limit in school zone along CSAH 50 (7-0)
• Adopted $210,308 grant for auto theft prosecution efforts (7-0)
• Approved claims registers for periods ending June 30, July 7, and July 14, 2023 (7-0)
• Referred 2024 max levy proposals for Bassett Creek, Elm Creek, Shingle Creek, and West Mississippi Watersheds to committee

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The July 18, 2023, meeting of the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority consists of procedural items. The board will review previous meeting minutes and the claims register.

• Approval of the agenda
• Review of June 27, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of the claims register

The board met for approximately one minute to conduct procedural business. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved 06/27/23 RRA Meeting Minutes

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will review a lease agreement with the Regents of the University of Minnesota for library space at 2001 Plymouth Ave., Mpls. The committee will also review minutes from the June 13, 2023, meeting.

• Lease agreement with Regents of the University of Minnesota for library space at 2001 Plymouth Ave., Mpls., not to exceed $21,000 for the first year.
• Approval of June 13, 2023, meeting minutes.

The committee approved a lease agreement for temporary library space at 2001 Plymouth Ave. in Minneapolis. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 13, 2023 meeting.

• Approved lease agreement LS00000030 with Regents of the University of Minnesota for temporary library space (6-0)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing several contract amendments and grant agreements. These items include funding for COVID-19 vaccinations for the homeless and services for veterans experiencing homelessness. The committee will also consider a federal grant for community crisis response partnerships.

• $735,353 federal grant for Community Crisis Response Partnerships
• $27,500 and $109,269 for expanding COVID-19 vaccinations for the Health Care for the Homeless program
• $300,000 agreement with MN Dept of Veteran Affairs for veterans experiencing homelessness
• Resolution regarding Human Services & Public Health contracts and amendments

The Health and Human Services Committee approved several resolutions involving federal grants and provider contracts. These actions secure funding for COVID-19 vaccinations for the homeless, community crisis response, and veteran services.

• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution 23-0262 regarding provider contracts
• Approved $109,269 supplemental appropriation for COVID-19 vaccinations for the Health Care for the Homeless program (23-0263)
• Approved $735,353 federal grant for Community Crisis Response Partnerships (23-0264)
• Approved $300,000 Joint Powers Agreement with MN Dept of Veteran Affairs for homeless veteran services (23-0274)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee is reviewing several grant agreements to accept funding for various services. These include funds for boating safety patrol and justice assistance for five cities. One item also includes a supplemental appropriation for the Hennepin County Attorney's office.

• $87,000 grant from Lake Minnetonka Conservation District for law enforcement and boating safety patrol
• $613,369 in U.S. Department of Justice funding for five cities
• $210,308 grant from MN Dept of Commerce for auto theft prosecution efforts
• $49,800 and 0.5 FTE supplemental appropriation for the Hennepin County Attorney's budget
• No-cost agreement with the State of MN for the Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved four agreements involving grant funding for boating safety, justice assistance, and auto theft prosecution. The committee also approved a joint powers agreement for the Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force.

• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved $87,000 grant agreement with Lake Minnetonka Conservation District for law enforcement and boating safety patrol services
• Approved five agreements with U.S. Dept of Justice for $613,369 in 2022 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funding
• Approved $210,308 grant agreement with MN Dept of Commerce for auto theft prosecution, including $49,800 and 0.5 FTE for the Hennepin County Attorney budget
• Approved no-cost joint powers agreement with State of MN for the Minnesota Financial Crimes Task Force

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider establishing a 30 mph speed limit in a school zone along CSAH 50 near Rebecca Park Trail. This request includes an authorization to amend the budget for project CP 2191700.

• Establish 30 mph speed limit in CSAH 50 school zone
• Budget amendment for project CP 2191700 involving $117,435

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the June 13, 2023 meeting. The committee also authorized a budget amendment to establish a 30 mph speed limit in a school zone along CSAH 50 (Rebecca Park Trail).

• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved budget amendment and 30 mph speed limit for school zone on CSAH 50 (Rebecca Park Trail) using $117,435 in county funds

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will review minutes from the June 13, 2023 meeting. The committee will consider a request for a final determination on naming an unnamed waterbody in Mound. Also on the agenda is a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Orono for assessment services.

• Naming determination for an unnamed waterbody in Mound
• Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Orono for assessment services ($254,000 estimated)

The Resident Services Committee approved the minutes from the June 13, 2023 meeting. The committee also consented to a final determination on naming a waterbody in Mound and a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Orono.

• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Consented to final determination on naming an unnamed waterbody in Mound (23-0269)
• Consented to Joint Powers Agreement with City of Orono for assessment services, 08/01/23-07/31/24, $254,000 estimated receipt (23-0270)

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The HRA is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and consider several new business items. These include negotiating property sales, grants, and amendments to existing agreements.

• Negotiating agreements with Agate Housing and Services for the sale of 5637 Lyndale Ave S (Metro Inn)
• Accepting the conveyance of surplus properties from Hennepin County
• Negotiating amendments to agreements with Tacoma Creek Hospitality

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved the conveyance of surplus properties and adopted agreements with Tacoma Creek Hospitality and Agate Housing and Services.

• Approved conveyance of surplus properties from Hennepin County (6-0)
• Adopted Negative Amendment 4 to agreements PR00002919 and PR00002920 with Tacoma Creek Hospitality (6-0)
• Adopted agreements A2311816, PR00005351, and PR00005446 with Agate Housing and Services for the sale of 5637 Lyndale Ave S, including a forgivable acquisition loan and affordability operating grant (6-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing various contracts, grants, and administrative updates. The agenda includes items ranging from public health surveys to infrastructure and law enforcement service agreements.

• Sale of approximately $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds for capital improvements
• Contract with HealthEdge Software, Inc. up to $2,708,552 for health plan software functionality
• Awarding a $1,650,000 contract to The Retrofit Companies, Inc. for Public Safety Facility lighting upgrades
• Acceptance of $735,353 in federal grant funding for Community Crisis Response Partnerships
• Agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway for railroad crossing replacements in Crystal and Medina

The Board adopted a consent agenda including a $100 million general obligation bond sale and various service contracts. They also approved several claims registers and appointed members to the Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council and the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District.

• Approved sale of approximately $100,000,000 of general obligation bonds for capital improvements
• Approved $2,708,552 contract with HealthEdge Software, Inc. for cloud-based health plan software
• Approved $600,000 contract with Padilla for a food waste prevention campaign
• Approved $580,000 in agreements with MN District Court for Drug and Mental Health Court Services
• Approved railroad crossing surface replacements on Douglas Drive and Arrowhead Drive
• Approved traffic signal upgrades on Broadway St NE with Minneapolis
• Appointed James A Moore to the Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council
• Appointed Dorothy E Pedersen to the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Authority is considering a negative amendment for the METRO Green Line Extension project. This proposal would extend the project's end date to January 31, 2024, with no increase to the NTE amount. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and review of recent claims.

• Extension of METRO Green Line Extension project end date to January 31, 2024
• Review of Claims Register for the period ending June 12, 2023
• Approval of June 6, 2023, meeting minutes

The Board adopted a resolution to extend the end date of an agreement with the Met Council and Hennepin County for the Southwest Light Rail Transit project to January 31, 2024. The extension includes no increase to the not-to-exceed amount. The Board also approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the claims register.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved/ratified Claims Register for period ending June 12, 2023
• Adopted resolution to extend end date to 01/31/2024 for Southwest Light Rail Transit agreement PR00000689

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will consider a $100 million bond sale and various contract amendments for tutoring services and claims administration. Members will also review appointments for advisory councils and discuss health insurance premium charges.

• Sale of approximately $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds for capital improvements
• Contract amendment with Captx, Inc. for workers’ compensation claims administration up to $825,000
• Funding awards for the Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants program
• Work order with the University of Minnesota for the Hennepin-University Partnership ($257,202)
• Authorization of additional 2023 health insurance premium charges to departments

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved several funding resolutions, including a large bond sale for capital projects. The committee also progressed appointments for the Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council and the Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District.

• Consented to sale of approximately $100,000,000 of general obligation bonds for capital improvements
• Approved 5/23/23 meeting minutes
• Progressed 2023 Community Advisory Board applications for Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council
• Progressed 2023 Watershed Board appointments for Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District
• Consented to funding for Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants program Spring 2023 Equipment and Playground Grants
• Consented to joint funding of Hennepin-University Partnership program with U of M, NTE $257,202
• Consented to Amd 5 with Captx, Inc. for workers’ compensation temporary staff, incr NTE to $825,000
• Consented to additional charges to departments for 2023 Health Insurance Premiums

Human Services Committee

The committee is reviewing several human services and public health contract amendments. Items include a new agreement for cloud-based health plan software and adjustments to state grant funding for homelessness and HIV/AIDS services.

• Agreement with HealthEdge Software, Inc. for health plan functionality up to $2,708,552
• Amendment to PATH grant funding increasing revenue by $7,925
• Amendment to Ryan White HIV/AIDS services agreement decreasing revenue by $2,309,002
• Authorization to receive Pohlad Family Foundation funds for rent assistance software modifications

The Health and Human Services Committee approved several resolutions via consent, including software agreements and grant modifications. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 23, 2023 meeting.

• Approved 5/23/23 meeting minutes
• Consented to Human Services & Public Health resolution for provider contracts and amendments (23-0236)
• Consented to increase grant funding by $7,925 for Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (23-0237)
• Consented to decrease Ryan White Program Part B HIV/AIDS services funding by $2,309,002 for unspent funds (23-0238)
• Consented to contract with HealthEdge Software, Inc. for cloud-based health plan functionality, not to exceed $2,708,552 (23-0239)
• Consented to receive funds from Pohlad Family Foundation for rent assistance software modifications (23-0240)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The committee will review several agreements regarding public safety and social services. These include funding for truancy prevention and updates to drug and mental health court programs.

• 11 agreements with local agencies for truancy and educational neglect services totaling $1,605,000
• Two new agreements with MN District Court for Drug Court and Mental Health Court Services ($580,000)
• A $60,000 supplemental appropriation to the DOCCR 2023 department budget
• Amendment to Alpha Human Services agreement increasing the amount by $285,000 for outpatient services

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved funding for Drug Court and Mental Health Court services and an expansion of intensive outpatient program services. One resolution regarding truancy and educational neglect services was returned to the author.

• Approved 5/9/23 Meeting Minutes
• Progressed Amendment 1 to Be@School Agreements PR00004399, PR00004405, and PR00004408
• Returned to author 11 agreements for children at risk for truancy and/or educational neglect ($1,605,000)
• Consented two agreements with MN District Court for Drug Court and Mental Health Court Services ($580,000 received; $60,000 budget supplement)
• Consented Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00003724 with Alpha Human Services to increase NTE by $285,000

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several infrastructure agreements and policy revisions. This includes railroad crossing replacements in Crystal and Medina and traffic signal upgrades in Minneapolis.

• Extension of the METRO Green Line Extension project end date to 01/31/24
• Railroad crossing surface replacements on Douglas Drive and Arrowhead Drive ($55,000 State Aid, $65,000 County Bonds)
• Traffic signal and accessibility upgrades on Broadway St NE ($285,000 State Aid)
• Revised business recycling incentive program and school recycling grant guidelines
• A $600,000 contract for a food waste prevention campaign

The committee approved several infrastructure agreements, including railroad crossing surface replacements and traffic signal upgrades. It also authorized funding for a food waste prevention campaign and school recycling grants.

• Approved extension of METRO Green Line Extension project end date to 01/31/24
• Approved agreements with Canadian Pacific Railway for crossing surfaces on Douglas Drive and Arrowhead Drive ($120,000 total cost)
• Approved agreement with Minneapolis for Broadway St NE traffic signal and accessibility upgrades ($285,000)
• Approved revised business and school recycling policies and a $1,400 grant to Osseo Area Schools
• Approved $600,000 agreement with Padilla for a food waste prevention campaign
• Approved 5/23/23 meeting minutes

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will review meeting minutes from May 9, 2023, and the claims register for the period ending May 31, 2023. The board will also consider funding recommendations for six Transit Oriented Development agreements totaling up to $2,200,000.

• Transit Oriented Development (TOD) funding recommendations not to exceed $2,200,000
• Amendment 1 to nine existing agreements
• Review of claims register for the period ending May 31, 2023

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved funding recommendations for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). The board also ratified the claims register for the period ending May 31, 2023.

• Approved 2023 TOD funding recommendations for 6 agreements (not to exceed $2,200,000) and Amendment 1 to 9 agreements
• Approved/ratified Claims Register for period ending May 31, 2023
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved the meeting agenda

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will review the minutes from its April 25, 2023 meeting. The committee will also hold a public hearing to receive comments on a petition seeking to name a body of water in Mound.

• Public hearing for a petition to name a body of water in Mound
• Review of April 25, 2023 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the April 25, 2023 meeting. A public hearing was held to receive comments on a petition to name a body of water in Mound.

• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Received public comment on petition to name a body of water in Mound

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners will review various departmental communications and committee referrals. The agenda includes discussions on health insurance premiums and several infrastructure projects. The meeting also covers the approval of multiple service contracts and grant allocations.

• Sale of approximately $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds for capital improvements
• $2,708,552 contract with HealthEdge Software, Inc. for health plan software
• $600,000 agreement with Padilla for a food waste prevention campaign
• Railroad crossing replacements on Douglas Drive in Crystal and Arrowhead Drive in Medina
• $1,605,000 combined contract for services to children at risk of truancy or neglect

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners approved several infrastructure projects, including bridge work and pedestrian ramp reconstruction. They also adopted health service plans and various grant agreements. Multiple items were referred to committees for further review.

• Approved bridge concrete overlay contract for Zenith Tech, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved ADA pedestrian ramp reconstruction contract for Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved South Minneapolis Human Services Parking Ramp Refurbishment contract for Restoration & Construction Services LLC, NTE $1,199,000 (7-0)
• Adopted 2023-25 Community Health Needs Implementation Plan/Health Services Plan (7-0)
• Approved landscaping services agreement with City of Maple Grove for Maple Grove Library, NTE $58,727 (7-0)
• Adopted agreement with MPCA to host an AmeriCorps member (6-1)
• Approved multimodal safety improvements on CSAH 17 (7-0)
• Approved preliminary design engineering for CSAH 152 reconstruction, NTE $800,000 (7-0)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

This meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of the agenda and minutes from the May 16, 2023, meeting. The board will also review the claims register. No new business is listed on this agenda.

• Approval of May 16, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of the claims register

The board met on June 6, 2023, and approved the minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved 5/16/23 RRA Meeting Minutes

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will review minutes from the May 9, 2023 meeting. Members will consider an amendment to a contract with Project for Pride in Living LLC regarding a career pathway and apprenticeship program. The agenda also includes authorizing supplemental appropriations to amend the 2022 budget.

• Contract amendment with Project for Pride in Living LLC increasing amount by up to $50,000
• Authorization of supplemental appropriations for the 2022 budget

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee approved the May 9, 2023 meeting minutes. The committee also voted to forward a contract amendment for a career program and supplemental budget appropriations to the Board of Hennepin County Commissioners.

• Approved May 9, 2023 Minutes
• Copied to Board resolution to increase NTE $50,000 for Project for Pride in Living LLC Career Pathway/Apprenticeship program (23-0203)
• Copied to Board resolution to authorize supplemental appropriations to amend the 2022 budget (23-0204)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several transportation and infrastructure items. These include agreements for railroad crossing replacements, multimodal safety upgrades, and engineering services for road reconstruction.

• Railroad crossing surface replacement on CSAH 9 in Robbinsdale ($90,000)
• Multimodal safety improvements on CSAH 17 ($2,461,400 federal and $1,933,820 state aid)
• Budget amendment for CSAH 40 improvements (county to receive $694,761)
• Engineering services for the reconstruction of CSAH 152 in Minneapolis (not to exceed $800,000)
• Agreement with MPCA to host an AmeriCorps member from MN GreenCorps

The committee approved several resolutions to be sent to the Board of Hennepin County Commissioners for final action. These include funding for railroad crossing replacement, multimodal safety improvements, and road reconstruction design.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Copied to Board: $90,000 railroad crossing surface replacement on CSAH 9 in Robbinsdale (5-0)
• Copied to Board: Multimodal safety improvements on CSAH 17 (5-0)
• Copied to Board: Budget amendment for CSAH 40 improvements (5-0)
• Copied to Board: Design engineering for CSAH 152 reconstruction in Minneapolis, not to exceed $800,000 (5-0)
• Copied to Board: Agreement with MPCA to host an AmeriCorps member (4-1)

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing the 2023-2025 Community Health Needs Implementation Plan. The agenda includes contract amendments for housing support services and clinical technology vendors.

• Presentation of the 2023-2025 Community Health Needs Implementation Plan
• Amendment to MN Dept of Human Services grant for $5,668,603 regarding permanent housing support services
• Contract amendment with Change Healthcare Technologies, LLC, increasing spending by $1,409,500
• Agreement with the Wallace Foundation for adolescent youth development for $225,000

The Health and Human Services Committee approved several resolutions and contract amendments to be sent to the Board of Hennepin County Commissioners. These include a community health plan and funding for homeless services and youth development.

• Approved May 9, 2023 Minutes
• Copied to Board: 2023-2025 Community Health Needs Implementation Plan/Health Services Plan
• Copied to Board: Human Services & Public Health resolution regarding provider contracts and amendments
• Copied to Board: $5,668,603 grant agreement amendment with MN Dept of Human Services for long-term homeless housing support
• Copied to Board: Agreement amendment with Change Healthcare Technologies, LLC to increase NTE by $1,409,500
• Copied to Board: $225,000 agreement with the Wallace Foundation for adolescent youth development

Intergovernmental Committee

The committee will review minutes from the previous meeting and hear a presentation. Director Kareem Murphy will provide an end of session legislative update.

• End of session legislative update by Director Kareem Murphy
• Review of minutes from the previous meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the April 4, 2023 meeting. Members received legislative updates covering housing, transportation, taxes, law, safety, general government, energy, human services, healthcare, and cannabis.

• Approved April 4, 2023 Minutes

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board is reviewing infrastructure projects including safety improvements on CSAH 17 and a railroad crossing replacement on CSAH 9. The agenda also includes contract amendments for healthcare technology and grant funding for permanent housing programs. Additionally, the board will consider affordable housing revenue bonds in Minneapolis.

• $2,461,400 for multimodal safety improvements on CSAH 17
• $5,668,603 grant for support services in permanent housing programs
• $1,844,159 contract award to KMS Construction for remodeling project
• $1,409,500 increase for Change Healthcare Technologies medical network services
• $800,000 for engineering services for CSAH 152 reconstruction in Minneapolis

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will consider a lease assignment for property in Excelsior. The board will also review an amendment to the METRO Blue Line Extension agreement with Met Council.

• Lease assignment of HCRRA property in Excelsior to Excelsior Mill LLC
• Amendment 11 to the METRO Blue Line Extension LRT Project agreement
• Claims register for the period ending May 1, 2023

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee approved several resolutions for community corrections services. These include funding for housing, reentry, and treatment services, as well as agreements with the MN Dept of Corrections.

• Approved minutes from April 25, 2023 meeting
• Approved Resolution 23-0182 for housing and reentry services including $50,000 MN Dept of Corrections grant and $100,000 for Attic Correctional Services
• Approved Resolution 23-0183 for residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and supportive housing totaling $802,399
• Approved Resolution 23-0184 for three MN Dept of Corrections agreements totaling $4,121,886

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several infrastructure and environmental agreements. These include multimodal improvements on CSAHs 36 and 37 and the Hennepin County Tree Credits project. The committee will also consider railroad crossing repairs and timeline extensions for the METRO Blue Line Extension.

• Multimodal improvements on CSAHs 36 and 37 with an estimated $1,395,361 receivable
• Railroad crossing surface replacement on CR 139 in Independence and Delano ($40,000 est. cost)
• Hennepin County Tree Credits project with an estimated $125,000 receivable
• Timeline extensions for the METRO Blue Line Extension project agreement

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Authority approved several tax-exempt bond authorizations for affordable housing projects in Minneapolis. It also adopted funding recommendations for supportive housing, homeownership assistance, and the Affordable Housing Investment Fund.

• Approved tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for 2609 Blaisdell Ave, Mpls
• Approved tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for a multi-property preservation project in Mpls
• Granted preliminary approval for tax-exempt bonds for 550 West Lake St, Mpls
• Granted preliminary approval for tax-exempt bonds for 124 Fourth Street SE, Mpls
• Approved 2023 Supportive Housing funding recommendations totaling NTE $3,950,000
• Approved 2023 Homeownership Assistance Program funding totaling NTE $1,245,000
• Approved 2023 AHIF funding recommendations totaling NTE $5,904,137
• Ratified Claims Registers for periods ending March 31 and April 30, 2023

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners met on May 2, 2023, and approved the agenda, previous minutes, and several proclamations, including Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and National Foster Care Month. Most substantive items, including contracts, grants, and bond authorizations, were referred to committees for further review. No major policy decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 board meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month proclamation (7-0)
• Adopted National Foster Care Month proclamation (7-0)
• Referred correspondence and department communications as recommended (7-0)
• Referred multiple items to committees, including housing bonds, contracts, and grants