Hennepin County Committee Meetings 06.23.2026
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Story
Hennepin County Jail Operations Grapple With Staffing Shortages, Consultant Proposes Phased Solution
Approval of previous meeting minutes
Watershed Board appointments (2026)
Ratification of administrative permits and property agreements
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) MOU
Insurance broker and forensic accounting services
Transfer of disparity elimination departments to Human Services Fund
Law Safety and Justice Committee routine business
Votes (5)
Approval of previous minutes
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Progress to July 14th board meeting
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Approval of items 3A-3D
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Transfer disparity elimination departments to Human Services Fund
Moved by Gerald · Seconded by Not specified
Return item 3F to staff
Moved by Chair · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
To staff a 24/7 operation, one deputy to fill a post, you actually need 1.222 deputies to ensure you have sufficient coverage.
The estimated increase in administrative revenue due to the transfer in 2027 would be about $768,000.
People (6)
Chairing the Admin and Operations Committee meeting.
Applying for Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District Board.
Applying for Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District Board.
Explaining the WIOA MOU for workforce coordination.
Presenting the transfer of disparity elimination departments.
Reporting on Sheriff's Office jail staffing and overtime analysis.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- June 23, 1:32 PM (Admin and Operations Committee)
- July 14 (Next Board Meeting)
Ordinances & Resolutions (5)
Ratification of permits, leases, and property agreements (2026-2027).
Ownership transfer of property to Bickham Court Limited Partnership.
WIOA MOU for workforce system coordination.
Insurance broker and forensic accounting contract ($208,955).
Transfer of Disparity Elimination departments to Human Services Fund.