Hennepin County public meetings in 2024

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will vote on the 2025 levy and budget, and consider multiple agreements for housing programs, accessibility ramps, and small business support. The board also will approve minutes and a claims register.

• Approval of 2025 HRA levy and budget
• Amendment to accessibility ramp program agreement, increasing Tree Trust contract by $25,000
• Six agreements for cohort-based small business programming, total combined not to exceed $565,500
• 19 Elevate Hennepin multi-jurisdictional agreements with local governments, estimated total receipts $320,000
• 34 Elevate Hennepin advising agreements for small business consulting, total combined not to exceed $2,155,000

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved its 2025 levy and budget, along with several agreements for housing programs and small business support. All items were approved unanimously with six members present; Commissioner Marion Greene was absent. The meeting was adjourned until January 14, 2025.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved/ratified claims register for period ending Nov 30, 2024 (6-0)
• Adopted 2025 HRA levy and budget (6-0)
• Adopted agreement with MN Housing Finance Agency for MN Cities Participation Program (6-0)
• Adopted amendments to accessibility ramp program agreements (6-0)
• Adopted 6 agreements for cohort-based small business programming (6-0)
• Adopted 19 Elevate Hennepin multi-jurisdictional agreements and 34 advising agreements (6-0)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will consider approving its 2025 levy and budget, along with two amendments to existing agreements for the METRO Green Line and Blue Line extension projects. The Green Line amendment extends the agreement to 2028 and increases the not-to-exceed amount by $90,047,888, with no new funding from the authority. The Blue Line amendment extends to 2026 and increases the not-to-exceed amount to $248,905,000.

• Approval of 2025 HCRRA levy and budget
• Neg Amd 12 to Agmt PR00000689 with Met Council and Hennepin County for METRO Green Line Ext LRT, extend to 12/31/28, incr NTE by $90,047,888
• Neg Amd 1 to Agmt PR00005488 with Met Council and HC for Blue Line Extension Project, extend to 06/30/26, incr NTE to $248,905,000
• Claims Register 24-HCRRA-0026 for period ending November 21, 2024

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority approved its 2025 levy and budget, and adopted amendments to agreements for the METRO Green Line Extension and Blue Line Extension projects. The Green Line amendment extends the agreement to 12/31/28 and increases the not-to-exceed amount by $90,047,888, with no new funding from HCRRA. The Blue Line amendment extends to 06/30/26 and increases the not-to-exceed amount to $248,905,000. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Greene absent.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved/ratified claims register for period ending November 21, 2024 (6-0)
• Adopted Neg Amd 12 to Agmt PR00000689 for METRO Green Line Ext LRT, extending to 12/31/28 and increasing NTE by $90,047,888 (6-0)
• Adopted Neg Amd 1 to Agmt PR00005488 for Blue Line Extension, extending to 06/30/26 and increasing NTE to $248,905,000 (6-0)
• Adopted 2025 HCRRA levy and budget (6-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets. The meeting includes several consent agenda items regarding contract amendments, grant awards, and agency agreements.

• 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• $1,168,125,592 amendment for METRO Green Line Extension LRT project
• $248,905,000 amendment for Blue Line Extension Project
• $2,124,550 in Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants
• $17,313,956 in Repair + Grow grant agreements

The Hennepin County Board approved the 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets, along with numerous contracts, grants, and appointments. The board also authorized $9 million for emergency shelter operations and approved six labor agreements with AFSCME Council 5. Commissioner Marion Greene was absent for all votes.

• Adopted 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (6-0)
• Approved $9M for emergency shelter operations with Local Affordable Housing Aid (6-0)
• Approved six labor agreements with AFSCME Council 5, 2025-2027 (6-0)
• Approved $2.124M in Youth Activities Grants for equipment and play areas (6-0)
• Approved $5.47M contract to Stahl Construction for HCGC Atrium Window Refurbishment (6-0)
• Approved $874,347 contract to Noor Construction for ACF Women's Generator Replacement (6-0)
• Approved $10M agreement with Metropolitan Council for Anti-Displacement Community Prosperity Program (6-0)
• Confirmed Kareem Murphy as Assistant County Administrator for Disparity Reduction (6-0)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

This is a Truth in Taxation hearing where the Board will receive public comment on the proposed 2025 budget. No decisions are made at this meeting; it is a public comment session on the budget.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review a contract amendment. The item involves payments to seven counties to temporarily board Hennepin County detainees.

• Increase Not-to-Exceed (NTE) by $3,875,000 for detainee boarding agreements
• Total combined NTE of $5,420,000 for seven counties
• Estimated service dates from 12/03/24 to 05/30/25

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will first review and approve the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss a negotiated agreement with Tech Logic Corporation to provide automated materials handling and other system products. The agreement would run from December 13, 2024 to December 31, 2029 and is not to exceed $2,000,000.

• Review and approve minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting
• Negotiate agreement with Tech Logic Corporation for automated materials handling systems, NTE $2,000,000, service period 12/13/24‑12/31/29

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss and act on funding agreements for the Blue Line Extension and METRO Green Line Extension. These items include extending project deadlines and increasing not-to-exceed budget amounts.

• Blue Line Extension Project: extend to 06/30/26 and increase NTE to $248,905,000
• METRO Green Line Ext LRT: extend to 12/31/28 and increase NTE to $1,168,125,592
• METRO Green Line LRT inspection support services: estimated revenue of $226,317 for 2025

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will consider a supplemental appropriation to amend the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office 2024 operating budget. The committee will also vote on several routine contract amendments, including an increase of up to $2,168,770 for adult diversion services, an extension and $90,000 increase for strategic consultation with CUNY, and a $556,631 increase for phone and video visitation services in detention centers. Other items include agreements for work crews and community corrections services.

• Supplemental appropriation to amend County Attorney's 2024 operating budget (no dollar amount specified)
• Amendment for adult diversion services: combined NTE increased to $2,168,770
• Amendment with Securus Technologies for phone and video visitation: increase of $556,631
• Amendment for strategic consultation with CUNY: increase of $90,000
• Work crew agreements with seven local agencies: total receipts of $582,114

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will review a series of contract amendments and a resolution related to health and human services. Items include extensions and funding changes for non‑emergency medical transportation, transition to community services, HUD CDBG shelter funding, radiology staffing, toxicology services, and evidence‑based clinical criteria. The committee will vote on each amendment and the resolution.

• 24-0498 – Human Services & Public Health resolution, including contracts and amendments to contracts with provider.
• 24-0499 – Amendment 1 to Agreement A2010342 with the Metropolitan County Consortium to continue administrative services for non‑emergency medical transportation, extended to 12/31/25.
• 24-0500 – Amendment 2 to Agreement A2111075 with MN DHS to continue Transition to Community Services, extended to 06/30/26, increase of $825,500.
• 24-0503 – Amendment 3 to Agreement PR00001611 with NMS to provide toxicology services, extended to 12/31/2028, increase of $2,200,000.
• 24-0504 – Amendment 5 to Agreement PR00004056 with Change Healthcare Technologies, LLC, extending to 01/31/29, increase of $419,592.

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee is reviewing several contracts and grant agreements. The body is deciding on funding for youth activities, home repairs, and detainee boarding, as well as the establishment of two new advisory boards.

• Repair + Grow grant agreements totaling $17,313,956
• Agreement with Metre LLC for media and creative services not to exceed $2,000,000
• Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants totaling $2,124,550
• Agreements with seven counties to board detainees increasing NTE by $3,875,000
• Establishment of Birth Justice and Environmental Advisory Boards

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a working session to discuss the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets, including commissioner amendments. The agenda also includes playback of public comments from previous hearings and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Discussion of commissioner amendments to the 2025 proposed budget presentation
• Consideration of the 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (item 24-0373)
• Playback of public comments from the November 13 budget hearing
• Approval of minutes from the November 13 budget hearing

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will consider approving lobbying contracts for 2025, including a $245,000 federal lobbying agreement and a $44,000 state lobbying contract. The board will also delegate authority to acquire tax-forfeited land at public auction and approve the acquisition of a specific tax-forfeit property on West Broadway in Minneapolis for the Blue Line LRT Extension.

• Negotiated agreement with Messerli & Kramer for state lobbying services, $44,000, Jan-Dec 2025
• Negotiated agreement with Cardinal Infrastructure LLC for federal lobbying services, $245,000, and participation agreement with Metropolitan Council, estimated receipt $122,500, Jan-Dec 2025
• Delegation of authority to acquire tax-forfeited land through public auction
• Approval to acquire tax-forfeit property on West Broadway in Minneapolis for the Blue Line LRT Extension

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of the 2025 Hennepin Healthcare System financial plan, a $7.5 million road project in Hopkins, and several social service contracts. Items referred to committees include a $10 million anti-displacement program, a $2 million media contract, and major light-rail transit amendments for the Blue and Green Line extensions.

• Approval of 2025 Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. Financial Plan
• Road project in Hopkins (CP 2142600) with $7.5M county cost from state aid
• Anti-Displacement Community Prosperity Program receiving $10M from Metropolitan Council (referred to committee)
• Amendment to Green Line LRT agreement increasing NTE to $1.168 billion (referred to committee)
• 2025 state legislative priorities and platform to be approved

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a working session to discuss the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets, including administrator amendments. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and an open forum for public comment on law, safety, and justice budget items.

• Discussion of 2025 Proposed Budget Presentation - Administrator Amendments
• Old Business: 24-0373 - 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• Open Forum Playback on Law, Safety and Justice
• Approval of October 28 Budget Hearing Minutes

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will consider items including preliminary approval to issue tax-exempt bonds for an affordable housing project at 828 and 809 Spring Street NE in Minneapolis, multiple grant agreements for the Neighborhood Business District Initiative totaling up to $95,000, a contract amendment for Tacoma Creek Hospitality increasing by $102,036, and 15 Elevate Hennepin agreements totaling up to $280,000.

• Preliminary approval to issue tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for affordable housing at 828 and 809 Spring Street NE, Minneapolis
• Neighborhood Business District Initiative grant agreements with local agencies, total combined not to exceed $95,000
• Negotiated agreement PR00006784 with Urban3 for $55,000
• Amendment 6 to agreement PR00002919 with Tacoma Creek Hospitality, increasing by $102,036 and extending end date to 12/31/25
• 15 Elevate Hennepin agreements from 10/01/24 to 01/31/25, total combined not to exceed $280,000

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will consider a negotiated agreement with Kidzibits, Inc. to provide early literacy play structures at library sites. The contract is for a term ending October 29, 2030, with a maximum not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000.

• Negotiated agreement with Kidzibits, Inc. (NTE $1,500,000)
• Early literacy play structures at library project sites
• ELPS Budget Table 2024-2030
• Review of October 8, 2024 minutes
• Routine items for New Business

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on a $15 million contract with BFI Waste Systems for household hazardous waste operations, a $1.27 million grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for Blue Line Light Rail Extension staff services, and a $7.5 million state aid transfer for a Hopkins road project. Several maintenance agreements with cities and Wright County are also up for approval.

• 2.I: $15M contract with BFI Waste Systems for HHW facilities and collection events
• 2.A: $1,270,142 grant from Metropolitan Council for Blue Line Light Rail Extension staff
• 2.D: $7.5M state aid transfer for project CP 2142600 in Hopkins
• 2.G: $726,317 state aid for CSAH 22 pavement preservation and signal upgrades in Minneapolis
• 2.E: $13,000/year maintenance agreement on CSAH 157 and CR 139 with Wright County

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will consider routine approval of several contract amendments and new agreements, including extensions for youth justice research, child abuse assessments, juvenile diversion services, domestic abuse services, and sheriff patrol contracts with four cities. No public hearings are scheduled; all items are administrative.

• Amendment to youth justice research contract with University of Minnesota, increase to $192,544
• Amendment to child abuse assessment contract with CornerHouse, increase to $1,213,264
• Amendments to three juvenile diversion services contracts, combined increase to $1,925,000
• Amendments to six domestic abuse service contracts, combined increase to $1,916,222
• New patrol service agreements with Greenfield, Hanover, Medicine Lake, and Rockford, total $891,586.99

Intergovernmental Committee

The Hennepin County Intergovernmental Committee will discuss and possibly act on the proposed 2025 State Legislative Priorities and Platform. These documents will guide the county's advocacy at the state level. The committee will also consider approving minutes from its May 21, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on 2025 State Legislative Priorities and Platform (Item 24-0451)
• Approval of May 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing several contract amendments and intergovernmental agreements. The body will discuss funding for emergency shelters, social worker programs, and EMS Council bylaws.

• Increase NTE by $2,550,000 for Navitus Health Solutions LLC pharmacy benefit management
• Increase NTE by $350,000 for NMS toxicology testing services
• Adjust HUD ESG funding for City of Minneapolis emergency shelters from $450,000 to $400,384
• Agreement with MN DHS for $2,067,452 to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities
• Adoption of revised Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council Bylaws and performance standards

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will review and approve the 2025 budgets for Hennepin Healthcare System and Three Rivers Park District, as well as special levies for Shingle Creek, Bassett Creek, West Mississippi, and Elm Creek watersheds.

• Approval of 2025 Hennepin Healthcare System Financial Plan
• Approval of Three Rivers Park District 2025 Budget
• Set 2025 special levies for Shingle Creek ($1,299,113) and Bassett Creek ($2,303,500) watersheds
• Authorize investment officer to use additional statutory investment authority through 2025
• Contract with American Indian OIC, Inc. for employment services (NTE $250,000)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will convene to approve the meeting agenda, review minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting, and consider a claims register for the period ending October 10, 2024.

• Approval of the agenda
• Review of October 1, 2024 minutes
• Claims Register for period ending October 10, 2024

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners will discuss the 2025 Hennepin Healthcare System financial plan and the 2025 state legislative platform. The meeting includes various contract amendments for IT services, public health, and infrastructure projects.

• Approval of the 2025 Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc. Financial Plan
• Contract with BFI Waste Systems of North America, LLC for HHW facilities, NTE $15 million
• 2025 special levies for Shingle Creek ($1,299,113), Bassett Creek ($2,303,500), West Mississippi ($106,050), and Elm Creek ($477,225) watersheds
• Contract with OneNeck IT Solutions LLC for data center services, increasing NTE by $4,042,800
• Agreement with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for Minnetonka Boulevard reconstruction in St. Louis Park, NTE $1,600,000

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee is holding a budget working session. Members will discuss the 2025 proposed budget for Law, Safety and Justice and review the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets.

• 2025 Proposed Budget Presentation for Law, Safety and Justice
• Review of 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (Item 24-0373)
• Playback of Open Forum comments regarding Resident Services and Operations

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a budget working session. Members will review the October 23 budget hearing minutes and a playback of the capital budget and fees. The committee will present and discuss the 2025 proposed budget for resident services, operations, and capital projects. An open‑forum segment will allow public comments to be recorded for the upcoming board budget hearing.

• 2025 Proposed Budget Presentation – Resident Services and Operations
• Old Business Item 24-0373 – 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• Open Forum Playback – Capital Budget and Fees
• Minutes from October 23 Budget Hearing
• Open Forum Budget – public comments for board hearing

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will present the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets, including capital budget items and fee proposals. Members will review minutes from the October 9 budget hearing and a playback of the open forum on disparity reduction and public works. The session also includes a public‑comment segment where callers can record remarks for the upcoming board budget hearing.

• 2025 Proposed Budget Presentation – Capital Budget and Fees
• 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (Item 4.A. 24-0373)
• Open Forum Playback – Disparity Reduction and Public Works
• Review of October 9 Budget Hearing Minutes – Disparity Reduction and Public Works
• Public comments call‑in for board budget hearing (four‑hour line open after each hearing)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a budget working session. Members will review the October 7 budget hearing minutes for Health and Human Services, hear a presentation on the 2025 proposed budget for disparity reduction and public works, and consider item 24-0373, the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets. The meeting also includes an open‑forum segment for public comments that will be recorded for the upcoming board budget hearing.

• 2025 Proposed Budget Presentation – Disparity Reduction and Public Works
• Item 24-0373 – 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
• Open Forum Playback – Health and Human Services
• Review of October 7 Budget Hearing Minutes – Health and Human Services
• Open Forum Budget – public comments recorded for board hearing

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will convene on October 8, 2024, to approve the meeting agenda and consider consent and non-consent items. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM.

• Approval of Agenda
• Consent items
• Non-consent items
• Progressed items

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. The body will also review the claims register for the period ending September 30, 2024.

• Claims Register 24-HCHRA-0030 for the period ending September 30, 2024

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will consider three contract amendments and a new ballot printing agreement. Two amendments each increase the not‑to‑exceed (NTE) amount by $500,000 for Better Futures Minnesota services on tax‑forfeit properties, extending the end date to December 31, 2025. The committee will also discuss a new agreement with Election Systems and Software, LLC for ballot printing from December 2024 through December 2027, with an NTE of $2,200,000.

• Amendment 5 to Agreement A178204 with Better Futures Minnesota: extend service end date to 12/31/25 and increase NTE by $500,000
• Amendment 5 to Agreement CM00000534 with Better Futures Minnesota: extend service end date to 12/31/25 and increase NTE by $500,000
• Agreement PR00006577 with Election Systems and Software, LLC for ballot printing, 12/01/24‑12/31/27, NTE $2,200,000

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several routine items, including a grant application for Hennepin Avenue bridge reconditioning and agreements for railroad crossing and pedestrian improvements. It will also review design contracts for Minnetonka Boulevard and Nicollet Avenue projects. The committee will adopt the county’s 2024‑2029 Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Authorize grant application under USDOT FY 2025 Bridge Investment Program for Hennepin Avenue Bridges reconditioning (CP 2164000).
• Negotiate agreement with BNSF to replace the railroad crossing surface on 93rd Avenue in Maple Grove (estimated county cost $190,000 property tax, CP 2201100).
• Negotiate agreement with Golden Valley for pedestrian improvements along Winnetka Avenue (estimated county cost $200,400 city, CP 2183300).
• Agreement with Alliant Engineering, Inc. for preliminary design of Minnetonka Boulevard reconstruction in St. Louis Park (county cost not to exceed $1,600,000 state aid, CP 2168000).
• Adopt the 2024‑2029 Hennepin County Solid Waste Management Plan.

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from its September 24, 2024 meeting. It will consider two new agreements: a reimbursement of $110,000 to the U.S. Attorney and Metropolitan Police Department for security costs at the 60th Presidential Inaugural, and a contract up to $60,000 with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota for professional Health Care Agent Services covering November 2024 through December 2025.

• Reimbursement agreement A2412548 with U.S. Attorney and Metropolitan Police Dept., $110,000 for security at the 60th Presidential Inaugural (Jan 17‑21, 2025)
• Contract PR00006639 with Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, up to $60,000 for professional Health Care Agent Services (Nov 1, 2024‑Dec 31, 2025)

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is meeting to vote on revised Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council bylaws and performance standards. The body will also consider contract amendments and a state agreement for the Child and Teen Checkups Program.

• Adoption of revised Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council Bylaws
• Adoption of EMS Council-recommended performance standards
• Agreement A2311986 with MN Dept of Human Services for Child and Teen Checkups Program ($2,489,118 received)
• Resolution 24-0408 regarding Human Services & Public Health contracts and amendments

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will consider amendments to lease agreements for office space in Maple Grove and Minneapolis, along with funding for the 625 Building and academic tutoring services. The body will also discuss the governance model of Hennepin Healthcare System.

• Amend lease for 9325 Upland Lane North in Maple Grove, extending to 05/31/30
• Amend lease for 1800 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, extending to 12/31/26
• Receive $400,000 from Thrivent Financial for the 625 Building
• Amend agreement with Hive Blaine, LLC for tutoring services, increasing by $742,000
• Discuss Hennepin Healthcare System governance model

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee holds a working session to review the 2024 proposed budget for Human Services and Health & Public Health. It also advances the 2025 proposed operating and capital budgets to the next stage. An open forum allows public comments on the budget hearing.

• 2024 Proposed Budget Presentation – Human Services and Health & Public Health
• 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets (24-0373)
• Open Forum for public budget comments

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will approve a quit claim deed exchange with the City of Minneapolis to fix title inconsistencies on and adjacent to the Midtown Corridor.

• Approval of the agenda
• Minutes from September 17, 2024
• Claims register
• Approve quit claim deeds with City of Minneapolis (24-HCRRA-0020)
• Public hearing not scheduled

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Hennepin County Board will consider approving contracts for road reconstruction, transit projects, and housing services, along with grant applications for bridge repairs and medical claims reinsurance.

• Award contract for Medina EV Charging Stations project ($1,368,000)
• Authorize grant application for Hennepin Avenue Bridges Reconditioning
• Adopt 2024-2029 Solid Waste Management Plan
• Authorize grant application for Metro Blue Line Extension physical design
• Award contract for PSF Upgrade Fire Alarm System project ($2,399,000)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss the physical design component of the METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Project. The body will also consider contract amendments for greenhouse gas accounting and water quality projects.

• Approval of physical design for METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Project
• Work Order PR00005896 with U of M for greenhouse gas accounting, increasing NTE to $400,000
• Agreement PR00005972 with TRPD for habitat improvement and water quality project, increasing NTE to $114,150

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will consider a contract extension with Mike L. Murphy to provide investigative services through December 31, 2024, with a maximum increase of $130,000.

• Contract amendment 24-0390 with Murphy, Mike L. to extend investigative services to 12/31/24
• Increase not to exceed $130,000 for investigative services
• Review of September 10, 2024 committee minutes

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is considering several contract amendments and joint powers agreements. The items focus on funding for homeless prevention, mental health services, and crisis response partnerships.

• Agreement A2311867 with MN Housing Finance Agency adding $2,953,608 for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing
• Agreement PR00006575 for catastrophic medical claims reinsurance protection not to exceed $4,000,000
• JPA A2412550 with MN DHS for emergency shelter and tenancy supports receiving $3,068,878
• JPA A2412551 with MN DHS for housing services for American Indians with severe substance use disorders receiving $1,348,120
• JPA A2412472 with the City of Minneapolis to continue the Police Embedded Social Worker Program

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will hold a public hearing on the 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. Members will review several service contracts and a resolution regarding the METRO Blue Line Extension Corridor.

• Agreement with Genex Services, LLC for workers’ compensation billing services, increasing NTE by $760,000
• Agreement with Benefit Resource, LLC for COBRA and retiree benefit services, NTE $524,000
• Agreement with P&A Administrative Services, Inc. for pretax FSA services, NTE $1,000,000
• Agreement with Project for Pride in Living LLC for a Career Pathway/Trainee program, NTE $40,000
• Resolution to prevent displacement of businesses and residents along the METRO Blue Line Extension Corridor

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will discuss the 2025 proposed property tax levy and budget. The board is also considering a lease assignment for property in Excelsior.

• Setting the 2025 HCRRA maximum property tax levy and proposed budget
• Lease assignment from 500NNL, LLC to Tailwind 687 Excelsior, LLC for property in Excelsior
• Amendment 1 to Lease Agmt 2311993 with Tailwind 687 Excelsior, LLC involving $8,649

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority adopted a resolution setting the 2025 maximum property tax levy and proposed budget, scheduling a public meeting on December 3, 2024, and final adoption on December 12, 2024. The board also approved the consent and assignment of a lease for HCRRA property in Excelsior to Tailwind 687 Excelsior, LLC, receiving $8,649. All votes were unanimous among the six commissioners present; Commissioner Jeff Lunde was absent.

• Adopted 2025 maximum property tax levy and proposed budget, with public meeting on 12/03/2024 and final adoption on 12/12/2024 (6-0)
• Approved consent and assignment of lease from 500NNL, LLC to Tailwind 687 Excelsior, LLC for HCRRA property in Excelsior, receiving $8,649 (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved August 20, 2024 minutes (6-0)
• Approved/ratified claims register for period ending August 28, 2024 (6-0)

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will review the 2025 proposed property tax levy and budget presented by staff. The board will also participate in the county’s Truth-In-Taxation hearing to set the maximum levy for 2025.

• 2025 HCHRA proposed property tax levy and budget presentation
• Set 2025 HCHRA maximum property tax levy at Truth-In-Taxation hearing
• Claims register for August 31, 2024 reviewed (24-HCHRA-0028)
• August 13, 2024 meeting minutes approved

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners will discuss the proposed 2025 budget and property tax levy. The meeting includes various contract approvals for health services, housing, and infrastructure, as well as the preliminary design for the METRO Blue Line Extension.

• Proposed 2025 budget and maximum property tax levy
• Approval of preliminary design plans for the METRO Blue Line Extension Light Rail Transit Project
• Lease agreement with Hospitality Globe, Inc. for temporary family accommodation totaling $5,931,250
• Grant of $3,000,000 for Greenfield Rd (CP 223000) funded with State GO Bonds
• Reinsurance protection purchase for catastrophic medical claims not to exceed $4,000,000

The Hennepin County Board approved the consent agenda, which included setting the maximum 2025 property tax levy and proposed 2025 budget, and establishing the schedule for public hearings on the final budget and levy. The board also adopted the 2025 health plan and premium rates for the self-insured health care program. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Commissioner Lunde absent.

• Adopted consent agenda including 2025 property tax levy and budget (6-0)
• Adopted 2025 health plan and premium rates for self-insured program (6-0)
• Approved claims registers for periods ending Aug 23, Aug 30, Sep 6, Sep 13 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Hospitality Globe, Inc. for temporary family accommodation, $5,931,250 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Dakota County to board inmates at Dakota County Jail, NTE $560,000 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with MnDOT for Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan grant (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Greenfield for LRIP grant for Greenfield Rd, $3,000,000 (6-0)
• Proclaimed September 19, 2024 as Stillbirth Prevention Day (6-0)

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee is meeting to review minutes from July 9, 2024. The body will discuss and take action on the restatement and delegation of statutory authority for tax forfeited land administration.

• Item 24-0359: Restatement and delegation of statutory authority for tax forfeited land administration

The Resident Services Committee approved a resolution to restate and delegate statutory authority for tax-forfeited land administration. The minutes also include approval of the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioner Anderson was absent; all other members voted in favor.

• Approved restatement and delegation of tax-forfeited land administration authority (6-0, Anderson absent)
• Approved July 9, 2024 committee minutes (6-0, Anderson absent)

Public Works Committee

The committee is considering a grant for a road safety action plan and a sponsorship agreement for Greenfield Rd. Members will also review a work authorization for roadway rehabilitation construction administration.

• Grant of $60,000 from MnDOT for the Hennepin County Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan
• Contract amendment with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. for roadway rehabilitation services not to exceed $781,000
• Sponsorship agreement with Greenfield for Greenfield Rd with an estimated budget of $3,000,000

The Public Works Committee approved three consent items: a $60,000 MnDOT grant to develop the Hennepin County Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan, a $781,000 amendment for construction administration services on roadway projects, and a $3,000,000 agreement with Greenfield for a road project funded by state bonds. All items were approved unanimously by the six members present, with Commissioner Anderson absent.

• Approved MnDOT grant for Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan (6-0)
• Approved $781,000 amendment for SRF Consulting construction administration (6-0)
• Approved $3,000,000 Greenfield road sponsorship agreement (6-0)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will consider routine agreements for probation services, ignition interlock programs, and inmate boarding at the Dakota County Jail. The body will also review funding for anti-heroin and human trafficking task forces.

• Agreement with District Court for DWI and Treatment Court services ($226,877)
• Agreement with Dakota County to board Hennepin County inmates ($560,000)
• Agreement with State of MN for Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force ($2,642.33)
• Agreement with State of MN for Anti-Heroin Task Force ($100,000)
• Establishment of 2025 Adult Corrections Facility housing rates

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will review several contract amendments and a new funding agreement. Items include a $1,972,000 year‑two grant for the Better Together Hennepin Communities Healthy Youth Project, and increases to existing contracts for health IT and clinical care management. The committee will also consider extensions and additional funds for HUD Emergency Solutions Grant services and other health‑service contracts.

• Approve $1,972,000 year‑2 funding for Better Together Hennepin Communities Healthy Youth Project (Agmt A2412539, 07/01/24‑06/30/25)
• Increase NTE by $167,000 for Health Management Systems, Inc. clinical care management software contract (PR00000632, 12/01/18‑03/30/25)
• Increase NTE by $75,000 for Cirdan Health Systems, Inc. actuarial and consulting services contract (PR00001249, 09/01/24‑08/31/25)
• Extend end date to 12/31/24 for the FHIR project contract with CSTE (Amendment 1 to Agmt A2311884, no NTE change)
• Add $80,536 to HUD Emergency Solutions Grant funds for rapid rehousing services (Amendment 1 to Agmt A2311964 with City of Minneapolis, extended to 06/25/25)

The Health and Human Services Committee approved all six consent items on the agenda, including a $1.97 million grant for the Better Together Hennepin Communities Healthy Youth Project and several contract amendments. All votes were unanimous among the six commissioners present, with Commissioner Anderson absent. No items were discussed individually or voted on separately.

• Approved August 13, 2024 committee minutes (6-0)
• Approved Human Services & Public Health resolution including contracts and amendments (6-0)
• Approved $1,972,000 year 2 funding for Better Together Hennepin Communities Healthy Youth Project (6-0)
• Approved amendment to FHIR project agreement with CSTE, extending end date to 12/31/24 (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Health Management Systems, Inc. contract, increasing NTE by $167,000 (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Cirdan Health Systems contract, increasing NTE by $75,000 (6-0)
• Approved amendment to City of Minneapolis HUD ESG grant, increasing by $80,536 (6-0)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will consider the proposed 2025 budgets and set the maximum property tax levy. The body will also establish the 2025 fee schedule and the timeline for public hearings regarding budget adoption.

• Proposed 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets
• Setting the maximum 2025 property tax levy
• 2025 health plan and premium rates for self-insured health care program
• Lease agreement with Hospitality Globe, Inc. for family accommodations from 10/01/24-09/30/26 for $5,931,250
• Transition planning for Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc.

The committee approved a resolution setting the maximum 2025 property tax levy and proposed budget, and approved a schedule for budget hearings and a 2025 fee schedule. The 2025 operating and capital budgets were laid over to the October 7 meeting, and a lease agreement for temporary family accommodation was approved. A resolution on health plan rates was progressed to the Board, and transition planning for Hennepin Healthcare was laid over.

• Approved resolution setting maximum 2025 property tax levy and proposed budget (6-0)
• Approved schedule for Budget and Capital Investment Committee meetings, 2025 fee schedule, and public hearing dates (6-0)
• Laid over 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets to October 7 committee meeting (6-0)
• Progressed 2025 health plan and premium rates resolution to September 17 Board meeting (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Hospitality Globe, Inc. for temporary family accommodation, $5,931,250 (6-0)
• Laid over transition planning for Hennepin Healthcare Systems to September 24 committee meeting (6-0)

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority board will meet to approve the meeting agenda and minutes from the June 25, 2024 meeting. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is meeting to review various county contracts, personnel appointments, and infrastructure grants. The body will discuss commissioner compensation and approve several immediate administrative actions.

• Contract award to Noor Construction GBC for Augsburg Park Library Asset Protection, NTE $1,950,720
• Proposed $3,000,000 project for Greenfield Rd funded with State GO Bonds
• Agreement with Dakota County to board inmates at Dakota County Jail, NTE $560,000
• Public hearing scheduled for Sept 24, 2024, regarding 2023 HUD CDBG, HOME & ESG programs
• Appointment of May Xiong as Chief Workforce Development Officer and Elizabeth Beltaos as Director of Fraud Prevention and Program Integrity

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority is meeting to review administrative items and new business. The primary item for consideration is the termination of a redevelopment agreement and the cancellation of purchase agreements for the Lake and Hiawatha Redevelopment Project.

• Termination of Redevelopment Agmt A142164(A) with L&H Station Development LLC
• Cancellation of Phases III and IV Purchase Agreements for Lake and Hiawatha Redevelopment Project
• Review of Claims Register for the period ending July 31, 2024

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several negotiated agreements, including a drainage and trail improvement project with St. Bonifacius, a regional hazardous waste facility partnership, and multiple grant and service contracts. Items include a $190,000 county‑funded drainage project, a $829,905 grant package for contaminated‑site cleanup, and amendments increasing funding for Metro Green Line inspection and other Met Council services.

• Negotiate agreement 24-0337 with St. Bonifacius for drainage and multi‑use trail improvements on Main Street (CSAH 92), county cost NTE $190,000 (bonds) and $99,000 property tax
• Negotiate agreement 24-0338 for reciprocal use of household hazardous waste facilities among eight counties, effective 1/1/25‑12/31/29
• Negotiate four spring 2024 ERF grant agreements for contaminated‑site cleanup, total NTE $829,905
• Amend Subordinate Funding Agreement A2311981 with Metropolitan Council for METRO Green Line inspection support, increased by $61,012
• Amend agreements A166373 and A166577 with Metropolitan Council, extending to 12/31/27 and increasing NTE by $50,405

Human Services Committee

The Hennepin County Human Services Committee will discuss routine items including a resolution on human services and public health contracts, and an amendment extending joint powers agreements with the City of Minneapolis for federal ARPA and HUD ESG funding for winter shelters and drop-in centers.

• Human Services & Public Health resolution with contracts and amendments (24-0335)
• Amendment 1 to JPA A2311995 with City of Minneapolis for ARPA/HUD ESG shelter funding, extended to 10/24/25 (24-0336)

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will receive a presentation on assessment trends and preliminary 2025 budget property tax impacts. The body will also consider compensation for commissioners and countywide elected officials.

• Preliminary 2025 Budget Property Tax Impacts presentation
• Appointment of Riley to the Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District Board
• Proposed public hearing on September 24, 2024, for HUD CDBG, HOME & ESG programs
• Parking lease agreements for 2215 East Lake St receiving $72,000 first year rent
• Proposed compensation changes for commissioners and countywide elected officials

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority will convene to approve the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Routine claims totaling $24-HCRRA-0016 for the period ending July 2, 2024, will be reviewed.

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on multiple contracts, grants, and levy increases at this meeting. Items include new agreements for parking leases, drainage improvements, hazardous waste management, and environmental cleanup, as well as setting 2025 watershed management levies. Several resolutions related to human services, public health, and emergency operations will also be considered.

• Lease parking at South Minneapolis Human Services Center for $72,000 first-year rent
• Drainage and trail improvements in St. Bonifacius for $190,000 (county bonds) and $99,000 (property tax)
• Set 2025 levies for Shingle Creek ($1,299,113), Bassett Creek ($2,303,500), and Elm Creek ($583,275) watersheds
• Award $549,637 state-aid contract for retaining wall replacement on Townline Road (CSAH 62)
• Approve $6,202,426 grant for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A Emergency Relief Project

Public Works Committee

The Hennepin County Public Works Committee will review several items at its July 30 meeting. It will discuss an agreement with the MPCA to host an AmeriCorps member from GreenCorps. It will consider an amendment to agreement A080788 with the Minnesota Land Trust that increases the not-to-exceed amount by $120,000 for additional conservation easements. It will also establish a Community Zero Waste Grant Program with up to $225,000 and a Food Recovery Grant Program with up to $300,000 for eligible projects.

• Agreement A2412466 with MPCA to host an AmeriCorps member (GreenCorps) from 09/16/24 to 08/12/25
• Amendment 8 to agreement A080788 with MN Land Trust to add three conservation easements in Minnetrista and two in Independence, increasing NTE by $120,000
• Establishment of Community Zero Waste Grant Program, not-to-exceed $225,000
• Establishment of Food Recovery Grant Program, not-to-exceed $300,000

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will review and likely approve a contract amendment for the Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force Joint Powers Agreement. The update adjusts contract dates and reduces revenue by $5,748.85.

• Amendment 2 to Agreement A2010118 with the State of MN for the Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force JPA, updating contract dates to 05/14/20-05/13/25, decreasing revenue by $5,748.85

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will review and likely approve minutes from its July 9 meeting and discuss routine items including a resolution on human services and public health contracts and a $6,202,426 grant for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A Emergency Relief Project.

• Human Services & Public Health resolution with provider contracts (24-0318)
• Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A grant with DHS, $6,202,426 (24-0319)
• Review of July 9, 2024 committee minutes

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee is reviewing several lease extensions, service contracts, and the 2024 Emergency Operations Plan. The body will also consider maximum levy amounts for 2025 for water quality and flooding projects. Additionally, the committee will discuss compensation for commissioners and countywide elected officials.

• 2025 maximum levies for Shingle Creek ($1,299,113), West Mississippi ($159,075), Bassett Creek ($2,303,500), and Elm Creek ($583,275) watershed commissions
• METRO E Line BRT fiber optic infrastructure agreement with Metropolitan Council, NTE $563,715
• Agreement with Native American Community Development Institute for community garden services, NTE $144,230
• Lease extension with Seward Pharmacy LLC at 2209 East Lake Street, Minneapolis ($26,804 first year rent)
• Health and wellness services agreement with Career/Life Alliance, Inc., NTE $99,000

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority is meeting to discuss bridge replacement agreements with the City of Minneapolis. The board will also consider establishing a joint public hearing for the BLE LRT Project preliminary design plans.

• Joint public hearing on 08/26/24 for BLE LRT Project preliminary design plans
• Agreement amendment for First Ave, Pillsbury Ave, 10th Ave, and Nicollet Ave bridge replacements increasing NTE to $15.57 million
• Agreement for 18th Avenue and Grand Avenue bridge replacements with NTE $4,262,414

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is meeting to decide on various contracts, lease extensions, and grant programs. Key actions include the potential sale of general obligation bonds and the authorization of property acquisitions for a healthcare parking ramp.

• Sale of approximately $200,000,000 of general obligation bonds for capital improvements
• Contract award to Moltron Builders, Inc. for 625 New All Gender Restrooms project, NTE $1,148,005
• Contract with Halo Software LLC for IT service management, NTE $2,100,000
• METRO E Line Bus Rapid Transit fiber optic infrastructure agreement, NTE $563,715
• 2025 maximum levies for Shingle Creek ($1,299,113), West Mississippi ($159,075), Bassett Creek ($2,303,500), and Elm Creek ($583,275) watershed management

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board will review the June 11, 2024 minutes and a claims register ending June 30, 2024. The board is also considering agreements involving Trellis Co. and the American Indian Community Development Corporation.

• Transfer of property ownership to Trellis Co.
• Combined $1,300,000 in 30-year forgivable acquisition loans for Trellis Co. and American Indian Community Development Corporation

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will discuss Joint Powers Agreements with several cities. These agreements would allow Hennepin County to perform assessment services at no cost to the participating cities.

• Joint Powers Agreements for city assessment services

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review and take action on several tree canopy grant agreements. This includes 17 grants totaling up to $433,923 and one specific agreement with Tree Trust for up to $10,000.

• Execute 17 Healthy Tree Canopy Grant agreements (total NTE $433,923)
• Execute Healthy Tree Canopy Grant Agreement PR00006416 with Tree Trust (NTE $10,000)

Human Services Committee

The committee will review several contract amendments and a new grant agreement. Discussion includes funding for rapid rehousing services and actuarial consulting for Hennepin Health.

• Amendment to Cirdan Health Systems, Inc. for $727,604 in actuarial and consulting services
• Amendment to MetaStar, Inc. for $89,112 for annual HEDIS process audits
• Assignment of agreement with Healthwise, Incorporated for WebMD Ignite online health library service
• Grant from US Dept of HUD Continuum of Care Program for $1,519,678 in rapid rehousing services

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will review several routine business items and discussion actions. These include a $200,000,000 general obligation bond sale and various service agreements for IT, housing assistance, and employment training.

• Sale of approximately $200,000,000 in general obligation bonds
• Agreement with St. Louis Park EDA not to exceed $300,000
• Agreement with NeighborWorks Home Partners for homebuyer assistance up to $204,616
• Agreement with Halo Software LLC for IT services up to $2,100,000
• Property acquisition for the Hennepin Healthcare replacement parking ramp

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Board will review the previous meeting's minutes and a claims register. New business includes a property lease agreement in Excelsior and a contract amendment for culvert linings.

• Lease agreement with Ascent Group, LLC for HCRRA property in Excelsior ($5,815 per year)
• Amendment to Contract CP 1009980 with Subsurface, Inc. to increase NTE to $800,000
• Extension of Subsurface, Inc. contract period to 12/01/26
• Negotiation of maintenance agreements with associated watershed districts

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to review and act on a consent agenda containing administrative approvals, contract amendments, and funding allocations. Key actions include authorizing approximately $200,000,000 in general obligation bonds for county capital improvements and approving $106,800,000 in new funding for the Southdale Library replacement project. These infrastructure investments support local public services and community facilities, while additional contracts allocate housing assistance funds to shelter programs and Native American communities.

• Authorization for the sale of approximately $200,000,000 in general obligation bonds for capital improvements.
• Schematic design approval and $106,800,000 in new capital funding for the Southdale Library replacement project, including a lease agreement with the City of Edina.
• Contracts providing annual housing support funds of $1,348,121 for Native American communities and $3,068,879 for emergency shelter services.
• Work authorization for final engineering design on Cedar Avenue (CSAH 152) reconstruction in Minneapolis at a cost not to exceed $900,000.
• Confirmation of Givonna Koné as Human Resources director effective August 11, 2024.

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority will consider agreements to sell surplus vacant Minneapolis properties for an estimated $1,300,000 combined. The board will also approve contract amendments for four predevelopment consulting projects and four transit-oriented development initiatives. Finally, the authority is recommending seven 2024 TOC funding awards totaling up to $3,495,000 through December 2026.

• Sale of surplus vacant Minneapolis property to Trellis Co and American Indian Community Development Corporation for an estimated $1,300,000 combined
• Contract amendments for four predevelopment consulting agreements supporting emerging local developers with no change to term or amount
• Four transit-oriented development contract amendments extending end dates without changing maximum amounts
• Seven 2024 TOC funding award recommendations totaling up to $3,495,000 for the period June 12, 2024 through December 31, 2026

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review a drainage easement vacation in Corcoran and two road reconstruction projects. These include work on Lyndale Avenue in Bloomington and Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis.

• Vacate drainage easement near County Road 116 and Hackamore Road in Corcoran
• Negotiation for Lyndale Avenue reconstruction budget of $420,220.95
• Engineering services for Cedar Avenue (CSAH 152) reconstruction up to $900,000

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee is reviewing several contract amendments and new agreements. Items include funding for community corrections training, child truancy services, and mental health support for Sheriff's Office employees.

• $46,250 increase for Jonathon I. Cloud community corrections training
• Combined $2,045,000 for 14 agreements regarding child truancy and educational neglect
• $455,000 agreement with Scott County to board Hennepin County inmates
• $85,000 increase for Indian Child Welfare Law Center legal representation
• $89,320 staffing assessment for the Sheriff’s Office public safety answering point

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing several contract amendments and new agreements. These items include funding for homeless veterans, health plan software, and community transition services.

• $100,000 increase to MN Dept of Veterans Affairs agreement for homeless veteran services
• $284,000 increase to HealthEdge Software, Inc. for cloud-based health plan functionality
• $500,000 increase to MN Dept of Human Services for Transition to Community Services
• $300,000 agreement with MN Dept of Veteran Affairs for services for veterans experiencing homelessness
• Authorization of additional full-time employees for 2024 Opioid staffing support

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will review several contract amendments and new agreements. Discussion includes the Southdale Library Replacement project and various community advisory board appointments.

• Southdale Library Replacement schematic design and $6,475,000 MSR Design contract
• $4,220,000 for NextStage small business and commercial ownership capital funds
• $1,000,000 for occupational medicine services through 2027
• $1,000,000 agreement with Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
• $296,285 for Hopkins HRA rental unit rehabilitation

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Board is reviewing a negative agreement regarding roles for amenities along the Midtown Greenway Regional Trail. Members are also considering amendments to the 2024 organizational structure and committee appointments.

• Agreement with Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and City of Minneapolis regarding Midtown Greenway Regional Trail amenities
• 2024 Board of Commissioners organizational structure and committee appointments

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing various administrative appointments, contract amendments, and large-scale project approvals. Key discussions include the Southdale Library Replacement project and several public works and human services agreements.

• Southdale Library Replacement: Schematic Design approval and $6,475,000 architectural/engineering contract
• NextStage: Agreements to establish small business and commercial ownership capital funds totaling $4,220,000
• Occupational Medicine Services: Two agreements for countywide services totaling $1,000,000
• Hopkins HRA: CDBG agreement for rental unit rehabilitation up to $296,285
• Cedar Avenue Reconstruction: Design engineering and professional services up to $900,000

Intergovernmental Committee

The committee will review minutes from the January 30, 2024, meeting. The agenda includes a legislative update presentation by Kareem Murphy, Director.

• Review of January 30, 2024, meeting minutes
• End of session Legislative update presentation by Kareem Murphy

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The committee will review minutes from the May 7, 2024 meeting. Members will consider amendments to increase funding for housing and re-entry services through Attic Correctional Services. The agenda also includes a $500,000 agreement with Steps for Change LLC for sexual health treatment services.

• $100,000 contract increase for Attic Correctional Services
• $500,000 agreement with Steps for Change LLC for sexual health treatment
• $50,000 revenue increase from a MN Dept of Corrections grant

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review minutes from the May 7 meeting and consider transportation items. This includes authorization for right of way acquisitions on various projects and an agreement for engineering services for CSAH 52 in Bloomington.

• Agreement with Short Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. for CSAH 52 reconstruction (not to exceed $1,100,000)
• Authorization for right of way acquisition and disposal on various transportation projects

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is reviewing several contracts and budget amendments. Items include funding for family prevention services, mental health responses in Brooklyn Center, and social worker programs in Richfield and Golden Valley.

• $1,059,698 supplemental appropriation and 5 FTEs for FFPSA prevention services
• Modification of Police Embedded Social Worker Program resources with City of Richfield
• Continuation of Embedded Social Worker Program services with City of Golden Valley
• $367,289 NTE agreement with North Memorial Health for Brooklyn Center mental health response
• $4,289,556 grant for Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee will review several routine and discussion items. These include grant allocations for youth play spaces and contracts for employment services.

• Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants 2024 Play Spaces Grants totaling $833,771
• Employment services agreements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, NTE $11,443,628
• Fiber optic collaboration agreement with Eden Prairie School District (06/04/24-12/31/27)
• Assignment and assumption of Ground Lease A140980 and Lease/Use Agreement A140981

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority meeting on May 14, 2024, consists of procedural items. The board will review the agenda, previous minutes, and the claims register.

• Approval of the agenda
• Review of April 30, 2024 minutes
• Claims register

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing several large-scale contracts and grant allocations. Items include funding for youth play spaces, lead hazard reduction, and infrastructure engineering projects. The agenda also includes updates on human services and public health budgets.

• $11,443,628 in contracts for employment services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
• $3,700,000 for lead hazard reduction and healthy homes remediation services
• $833,771 in grants for 2024 Youth Activities Play Spaces
• $1,844,908 contract for architectural and engineering services for the Family Justice Center Relocation project
• $1,100,000 for preliminary design engineering of CSAH 52 reconstruction in Bloomington

Resident Services Committee

The committee will review minutes from the March 12 meeting. Members will consider a contract amendment with Better Futures Minnesota to add boarding services and increase the budget by $25,000 for tax-forfeit property inspections. The committee will also discuss joint powers agreements for assessment services.

• $25,000 increase for property inspection and boarding services with Better Futures Minnesota
• Joint Powers Agreements for assessment services by Hennepin County

Public Works Committee

The Hennepin County Public Works Committee will review contract amendments and funding requests for county infrastructure projects. These items fund local road repairs, improve trail access on Shoreline Drive, replace aging bridges at TH 100 and Vernon Avenue, and add a quiet zone to reduce train noise near homes along Medina Street. The committee will also consider a variance request for the CSAH 153 reconstruction phase to maintain local road standards.

• Amendment for Franklin Avenue (CSAH 5) final design engineering; county cost NTE $3,200,000 state aid
• Agreements for TH 100 and Vernon Avenue bridge replacements and CSAH 158 interchange improvements
• Dakota Rail Regional Trail crossing upgrades on Shoreline Drive (CSAH 15); estimated revenue $318,000
• Safety improvements and CP Rail quiet zone along Medina Street (CSAH 19) funded by state bonds
• Variance request for CSAH 153 Reconstruction Phase Two from MnDOT standards

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will review a contract amendment for the Mental Health Court and a patrol service agreement. The meeting includes discussions on legal aid funding and law enforcement services for the City of Rockford.

• Amendment to Hennepin County Bar Association agreement to extend Mental Health Court legal counsel through 12/31/24 and increase amount by $700,000
• Agreement between Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and City of Rockford for patrol services from 06/01/24-12/31/24 totaling $9,305.92

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is reviewing routine business including a contract with Smart Data Solutions LLC. Members are also considering an addendum to extend mental health employment services through June 2027.

• Agreement with Smart Data Solutions LLC for electronic claims processing, NTE $200,000
• Addendum to MN DEED agreement to extend mental health employment services to 06/30/27

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The HCHRA is reviewing several 2024 funding recommendations for various housing programs. These include proposals for AHIF, Homeownership Assistance, and the Supportive Housing Strategy. The board will also consider a supplemental appropriation to amend the 2023 budget.

• $5,836,573 in 2024 AHIF funding recommendations
• $1,245,000 for 2024 Homeownership Assistance Program capital funding
• $7,576,709 for 2024 Supportive Housing Strategy funding recommendations
• Supplemental appropriation to amend the 2023 budget

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will review several property agreements, budget amendments, and service contracts. Discussion includes architectural services for the Family Justice Center Relocation project and various housing assistance programs.

• Approval of Wold Architects, Inc. contract for $1,844,908 for the Family Justice Center Relocation
• HC Consortium 2024 Action Plan involving estimated receipts of $5,085,642 and various agreements
• Lead hazard reduction and healthy homes remediation services totaling up to $3,700,000
• Ratification of permits, leases, and property agreements totaling up to $15,000
• Amendment to Tangletown Gardens, LLC contract for an increase of $50,000

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

This meeting consists of procedural items. The board will approve the April 16, 2024, minutes and review the claims register for the period ending March 28, 2024.

• Approval of April 16, 2024, minutes
• Review of Claims Register for the period ending 03/28/24

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board is reviewing various departmental communications, including legal claims and contract agreements. Key discussions involve large-scale infrastructure projects, affordable housing aid, and social worker program continuations.

• Family Justice Center Relocation schematic design and $1,844,908 contract with Wold Architects, Inc.
• Increase of 2024 Local Affordable Housing Aid Fund budget by $10,000,000
• Lead hazard reduction and healthy homes remediation services totaling $3,700,000
• Franklin Avenue (CSAH 5) reconstruction with a county cost of $3,200,000 in state aid
• Sale of approximately $67,000,000 of tax-exempt general obligation refunding bonds

Public Works Committee

The committee will review five routine agreements for street reconstruction, traffic signal upgrades, lighting installation, trail development, and electricity sales. These projects fund local road repairs, intersection safety improvements, and utility revenue across Minneapolis, Minnetrista, and Minnetonka.

• Agreement with Bolton & Menk for Marshall Street (CSAH 23) reconstruction in Minneapolis (NTE $1,400,000)
• Signal and accessibility improvements on Glenwood Avenue (CSAH 40) in Minneapolis ($1,000,000 federal, $1,015,000 state aid, $500,000 county bonds)
• Lighting installation on County Road 26 in Minnetrista ($1,500 county bonds)
• Multimodal improvements on Park/Portland Avenues and a trail on Hopkins Crossroad (CSAH 73) ($965,750 county bonds)
• Electricity sales agreement with ACES for HERC power (NTE $1,500,000)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will discuss an agreement with American Indian OIC, Inc. The proposal involves developing sweat lodges at the Adult Corrections Facility through December 31, 2024.

• Agreement PR00006097 with American Indian OIC, Inc. to develop sweat lodges at ACF (not to exceed $30,000)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is reviewing several routine items including contract amendments for clinical care management and emergency shelter funding. The agenda also includes multiple agreements to continue or expand the Hennepin County Police Embedded Social Worker Program across various cities.

• Amendment to HealthEdge Software, Inc. agreement to increase NTE by $100,000
• Amendment to City of Minneapolis HUD ESG funding for emergency shelter services to increase receipt by $100,000
• Amendment to North Memorial Health and City of Brooklyn Park agreement to increase receipt by $88,431 and NTE by $400,457
• Continuation of Hennepin County Police Embedded Social Worker Program in Brooklyn Park through 12/31/26
• Expansion of Embedded Social Worker Program services in Edina, Richfield, Plymouth, St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Hopkins, and the 7 Police Departments Consortium

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will consider a $10,000,000 increase to the Local Affordable Housing Aid Fund. Members will also review a proposal for $67,000,000 in tax-exempt general obligation refunding bonds and various contract amendments.

• Sale of approximately $67,000,000 in tax-exempt general obligation refunding bonds
• Increase 2024 Local Affordable Housing Aid Fund budget by $10,000,000
• Negotiated agreement with Little & Company for branding (NTE $500,000)
• Amendment to Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. legal services (increase NTE by $50,000)
• Public comment on 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program bonds

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Board will meet to approve the agenda and review minutes from the March 19, 2024, meeting. The session also includes a review of the Claims Register.

• Approval of March 19, 2024, meeting minutes

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review various departmental communications, including bond sales and budget increases for affordable housing. The agenda includes several contract amendments for social worker programs, infrastructure projects, and staff appointments.

• Sale of approximately $67,000,000 in tax-exempt general obligation refunding bonds
• Increase the 2024 Local Affordable Housing Aid Fund budget by $10,000,000
• Marshall Street (CSAH 23) reconstruction engineering services up to $1,400,000
• Glenwood Avenue (CSAH 40) signal and accessibility improvements
• Food shelf facility renovation at 1201 West Broadway Ave, Minneapolis up to $600,000

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will consider amendments to the pharmacy benefit plan and a joint disparity study with the State of Minnesota. The agenda also includes a proposal to transfer $15,000,000 for healthcare space improvements at Hennepin County Medical Center.

• $15,000,000 transfer for Hennepin Healthcare Space Improvements Project
• Joint Disparity Study with State of MN regarding BIPOC- and women-owned firms (up to $32,660)
• Amendment to OptumRx agreement for pharmacy benefit plan reporting services

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing amendments to agreements with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. These items involve receiving additional funds from the Housing Support fund for Native American community services and emergency shelter supports. The committee will also review minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting.

• $1,304,951 increase for Native American housing services
• $2,972,675 increase for emergency shelter and tenancy supports
• Extension of agreement end dates to June 30, 2024
• Review of Human Services & Public Health contracts and amendments

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes a work order amendment for a University of Minnesota project and a railway agreement regarding a bridge in Wayzata.

• Amendment to Work Order PR00005922 with U of M to increase NTE by $25,000
• Agreement with BNSF Railway for Shoreline Drive (CSAH 15) Bridge No. 27565 Rehabilitation Project in Wayzata ($31,000 estimated county cost)

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee is reviewing several routine business items. These include agreements for transitional housing and case management services, as well as outpatient sexual health treatment.

• Three agreements for transitional housing, case management, and day reporting (total NTE $4,550,866)
• Agreement with Alpha Service Industries for outpatient sexual health treatment (NTE $235,000)

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing several funding increases for housing and human services. These include additional allocations for Native American housing supports, emergency shelter, and opioid prevention programs.

• $9,600,000 allocation for family emergency shelter and services
• $8,815,000 expenditure for the Hennepin County Opioid Framework
• $2,972,675 increase for emergency shelter supports for people with disabling conditions
• $1,304,951 increase for Native American housing services
• Contract awards to Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. for county road accessibility improvements

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Board will meet to approve the agenda and review minutes from the March 5, 2024, meeting. The session also includes a review of the Claims Register.

• Approval of the March 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of the Claims Register

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will review contract amendments, public hearing requests, and a capital budget update. Items include funding for a recycling recovery facility and janitorial services for four county libraries.

• $5,000,000 budget amendment for Reuse and Recycling Recovery Facility
• Bond issuance for affordable housing at Humboldt Avenue and Olson Memorial Highway
• $3,151,485 increase to Sirius Computer Solutions contract for mainframe services
• $450,000 janitorial services contract for East Lake, Nokomis, Northeast, and Pierre Bottineau libraries
• $820,000 in agreements for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Youth Program

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board will review several items including bond authorization for an affordable housing project. The board is also considering the termination and forgiveness of two AHIF grants.

• Authorization to issue tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds for 505, 507, 525, 527, 560 Humboldt Avenue and 1351 Olson Memorial Highway
• Amendment of Agmt A15911 regarding ownership transfer of Park Plaza to Olson Court Plaza Limited Partnership
• Termination and forgiveness of AHIF Grant Agmt A070456 with Hope Community, Inc. for Dundry House Apartments
• Termination and forgiveness of AHIF Grant Agmt A061804 with Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center for 2300 15th Avenue South

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing several contract amendments and budget allocations. Key items include increasing funds for NEMT administration and providing $9.6 million for family emergency shelter services.

• Allocate $9,600,000 for family emergency shelter and services
• Increase NEMT administration funding by $6,825,000
• Expand Restorative Court program with the City of Bloomington
• Amend HealthEdge Software contract with a $337,655 increase
• Accept $58,000 for MFIP Innovations Teen Parent Project

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will review previous meeting minutes and a new business item. The committee is considering an agreement with the Barbara Schneider Foundation for crisis intervention training.

• Agreement PR00006021 with the Barbara Schneider Foundation for Crisis Intervention Training (not to exceed $63,000)

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing several contract amendments and new agreements involving road rehabilitation, appliance recycling, and water quality. Items include funding for signal upgrades in Hopkins and support for Bloomington's school safety infrastructure applications.

• Agreement with Three Rivers Park District for habitat and water quality ($12,600)
• Amendment to The NetWork for Better Futures appliance recycling agreement (total $1,302,000)
• Amendment with City of Minneapolis for organics processing (est. annual $181,500)
• Amendment with City of Maple Grove for CSAH 101 rehabilitation (increase $1,200,000)
• Agreement with MnDOT and City of Hopkins for CSAH 3 signal upgrades ($460,000 bonds; $60,584 property tax)

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will review previous meeting minutes and consider two new business items. These include a modification to an assessment agreement for the Ardor apartment development and a potential five-year contract for absentee ballot services.

• Modification to minimum assessment agreement for Ardor apartment development
• 5-year agreement with DMT Solutions Global Corporation d/b/a BlueCrest for $1.6 million NTE

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing several contract amendments, agency agreements, and budget transfers. Key discussions include establishing public hearings for debt issuance and HUD action plans, as well as approving various service contracts.

• Public hearing for 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program debt issuance
• Issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds for affordable housing at 505-560 Humboldt Avenue and 1315 Olson Memorial Highway
• Contract amendment for Sirius Computer Solutions Inc. increasing amount by $3,151,485
• Agreement with The NetWork for Better Futures for library janitorial services up to $450,000
• Road rehabilitation and signal upgrades on CSAH 101 in Maple Grove and CSAH 3 in Hopkins

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The meeting consists of routine administrative and procedural items. The board will review the February 6, 2024 minutes and the claims register.

• Review of February 6, 2024 minutes
• Claims register review

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds. The board is also reviewing contract amendments for accessibility ramps and the continuation of its status as an approved lender for the MN MHFA Fix Up Loan Program.

• Public comment on multifamily housing revenue bonds for Trellis Olson Park
• Amendment to agreement with Rebuilding Together Minnesota for accessibility ramps
• Extension of HCHRA status as an approved lender under Agmt A140388 with MN Housing

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing human services and public health contracts. This includes an amendment to a joint powers agreement with the City of Minneapolis for street outreach funding.

• $150,000 increase to HUD ESG street outreach funding
• Human Services and Public Health contract resolution (24-0067)
• Approval of January 30, 2024 meeting minutes

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing several agreements related to road maintenance, bridge replacements, and tree removal grants. Items include funding for Minnetonka Boulevard and West Lake Street reconstruction as well as a federal grant application for Hennepin Avenue bridges.

• MnDOT reimbursement for Trunk Highway 101 detour (est $1,169)
• Grants totaling $337,000 for bridge replacement and sponsorship
• Minnetonka Boulevard and West Lake Street reconstruction project costs
• USDOT Bridge Investment Program grant application for Hennepin Avenue Bridges
• U.S. DOA grant of $10,000,000 for tree removal and replacement

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee will review several contract amendments and a plan addendum. These items include funding increases for DWI educational workshops and local agency services for Community Corrections clients. The committee will also discuss the 2024 Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan Addendum.

• Amendments to two agreements for DWI one-day workshops, increasing total funding to $1,103,220
• An amendment to the Tree Trust agreement for forestry maintenance training, increasing funds by $52,825
• The 2024 Hennepin County Community Corrections Comprehensive Plan Addendum
• Four amendments with local agencies for outpatient treatment and housing services, increasing total funding to $1,868,839

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will review several new business items including service agreements and a personnel reappointment. Members will also discuss directing staff to work toward a functional zero homelessness designation for veterans.

• Neg Agmt with Change Starts with Community for food shelf renovation at 1201 West Broadway Ave, NTE $600,000
• Neg Agmt with Cities United for the 2024 Hennepin County Safe Communities Summit, NTE $500,000
• Reappointment of Dr. Andrew M. Baker as Hennepin County Medical Examiner
• Discussion on achieving functional zero homelessness for Veteran’s designation

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board is reviewing various administrative items including road reconstruction, public health agreements, and community services. Discussion includes funding for tree removal, bridge reconditioning, and several public health emergency responses.

• Minnetonka Boulevard and West Lake Street Reconstruction Project with estimated county cost of $7 million in federal funds
• Agreement with Tree Trust to increase funding by $52,825 for forestry maintenance training
• DWI educational workshop agreements increased to a combined total of $1,103,220
• U.S. DOA grant for tree removal and replacement totaling $10,000,000
• Grant application for Hennepin Avenue Bridges Reconditioning Project

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority is reviewing two property lease agreements for the period of March 2024 through February 2029. The board will also review previous meeting minutes and a claims register ending January 18, 2024.

• Lease agreement with Excelsior 3rd Street Station LLC for $29,644 per year
• Lease agreement with the City of Hopkins for $1
• Review of claims register ending January 18, 2024

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The committee will review several property and service agreements. Discussion includes the 2024 Hennepin County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan and appointments for community advisory boards.

• Ratification of permits, leases, and property agreements totaling NTE $15,000
• Lease amendment for Metro Ventures, LLC at 4336 Lyndale Avenue North ($166,232 first year)
• Amendment to Metre LLC agreement increasing agency fees by $400,000 (total NTE $3,500,000)
• 2024 Hennepin County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Community Advisory Board appointments for Library Board and Race Equity Advisory Council

Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee is reviewing several resolutions and contract amendments for public health programs. These items include funding for HIV/AIDS services, COVID-19 response, and mental health crisis services.

• $4,020,614 agreement for Ryan White Program HIV/AIDS services
• $420,455 agreement for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
• $250,000 COVID-19 response and vaccination implementation amendment
• $88,000 agreement for Mpox treatment and prevention
• Amendment to mobile mental health crisis services agreement

Law, Safety and Justice Committee

The Law, Safety and Justice Committee is reviewing several routine business items. These include a legal services agreement for legacy youths and transitional housing services for Community Corrections clients.

• Legal representation agreement with Children’s Law Center of Minnesota up to $344,884
• Transitional housing services agreement with Al-Maa’uun up to $225,220
• Assignment of sexual health treatment services contract from Alpha Human Services, Inc. to Alpha Services Industries, Inc.

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing several contracts for traffic signals, engineering services, and energy management. Discussion includes grant applications for road projects and site cleanup assessments.

• Contract with Millerbernd Manufacturing Co. for Wayzata Boulevard and Minnetonka Boulevard signal poles ($495,000)
• Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Park Avenue and Portland Avenue improvements (NTE $1.9 million)
• Designation of Fletcher Bypass as CSAH 116 and renumbering of CR 116/CSAH 159
• Agreement with Ever-Green Energy to manage the Hennepin County Energy Center (NTE $40,000,000)
• Grant agreements for cleanup and assessment of contaminated sites (total NTE $1,842,279)

Intergovernmental Committee

The Intergovernmental Committee will review and take action on the 2024 Federal Legislative Platform. The meeting also includes a review of the minutes from the November 14, 2023, meeting.

• 2024 Federal Legislative Platform (Item 2.A.)
• November 14, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Resident Services Committee

The Resident Services Committee will review the minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting. The committee is also scheduled to consider the appointment of members to the 2024 Hennepin County Special Board of Appeal and Equalization.

• Appointment of the 2024 Hennepin County Special Board of Appeal and Equalization
• Authorization of compensation rates for board members
• Adoption of policies and procedures for the board

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority is reviewing an amendment for the METRO Green Line Extension LRT Project. The proposal seeks to extend the project end date to January 31, 2025, and increase the not-to-exceed amount by $100,000,000. This change involves no new funding from HCRRA.

• Amendment to METRO Green Line Extension LRT Project to extend end date and increase NTE by $100,000,000

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is reviewing several contract amendments and infrastructure projects. The agenda includes discussions on transit expansions, public health services, and energy center management. The board will also review various community advisory board appointments.

• $100,000,000 grant increase for the METRO Green Line Extension LRT Project
• Contract with Ever-Green Energy to manage the Hennepin County Energy Center, estimated at $40,000,000
• Ryan White HIV/AIDS services contract totaling $4,020,614
• $400,000 increase for media planning and creative services with Metre LLC
• Purchase of traffic signal poles for Waylam Boulevard and Minnetonka Boulevard at an estimated cost of $495,000

Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

The Administration, Operations and Budget Committee is conducting interviews for various county boards and advisory councils. These include positions for the Library Board, Human Resources Board, and several watershed districts.

• Adult Mental Health Local Advisory Council (LAC) appointments
• Capital Budgeting Task Force (CBTF) appointments
• County Extension Committee - University of Minnesota appointments
• Human Resources Board appointments
• Library Board appointments

Human Services Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the December 7, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes a Human Services & Public Health resolution regarding provider contracts and amendments.

• Review of December 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Human Services & Public Health resolution (24-0019)
• Contracts and amendments to contracts with provider - 2401

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several agreements and budget amendments related to transportation and infrastructure. Items include multimodal safety improvements on various county roads, deconstruction service contracts, and organics drop-off site expansions in Edina. The committee will also consider a grant increase for the METRO Green Line Extension project.

• $100 million grant increase for the METRO Green Line Extension LRT Project
• Multimodal improvements on CSAHs 23, 52, and 952 with county costs of $1,650,000 in state aid and $1,497,000 in wheelage tax
• $3,000,000 MnDOT grant for B Line BRT project improvements
• $600,000 combined contract for deconstruction services
• Expansion of organics drop-off sites in Edina

Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review the agency's organizational structure for 2024. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a review of claims registers from late 2023.

• 2024 HRA Board of Commissioners organizational structure
• 2024 HRA meeting schedule
• Claims Register ending December 31, 2023
• Claims Register ending November 30, 2023

Board of Hennepin County Commissioners

The Board will address organizational structure, various community advisory board appointments, and several public works agreements. Discussion includes funding for multimodal road improvements and deconstruction services.

• Multimodal improvements along CSAHs 23, 52, and 952 with costs of $1,650,000 in State Aid and $1,497,000 in Wheelage Tax
• MnDOT grant for B Line BRT project multimodal improvements estimated at $3,000,000
• CSAH 66 safety improvements with an estimated county cost of $180,000 in state aid
• CSAH 52 safety improvement project with estimated costs of $1,368,000 in federal funds and $649,381 in state aid
• Deconstruction services agreement with Better Futures Minnesota and Birch Group for a combined total up to $600,000

Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The meeting includes discussions regarding the 2024 organizational structure and committee appointments.

• 2024 organizational structure (24-HCRRA-0001)
• 2024 committee appointments (24-HCRRA-0002)