Dakota County Board of Commissioners Meeting 9-23-2025

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Votes (4)

Approval of Board Meeting Agenda

Passed7-0

Moved by Commissioner Hammond Roland · Seconded by Commissioner Workman

Approval of 2024 CAPER Report

Passed7-0

Moved by Commissioner Drossi · Seconded by Commissioner Atkins

Approval of septic variance at 29715 Gerlock Way

Passed7-0

Moved by Commissioner Drossi · Seconded by Commissioner Halverson

Approval of Consent Agenda

Passed7-0

Moved by Commissioner Atkins · Seconded by Commissioner Hammond Roland

We are recommending a 9.9% increase from 2025 for a recommended maximum levy of 184,246,066 in 2026.
— Will Wallow

2026 BudgetPresenting the proposed property tax levy.

This is not a position that county boards want to be in anywhere. These conversations are happening across the state.
— Commissioner Halverson

Budget/Fiscal ResponsibilityReflecting on the difficulty of budget cuts.

Mike LavinPresident

New president of Darts introducing himself and the organization's role in senior/aging population support.

Emily AndersonAssistant Director

Presented the 2024 CAPER regarding federal entitlement grant expenditures.

Benjamin HoyNot stated

Presented the septic system variance request for 29715 Gerlock Way.

Will WallowFinance Director

Detailed the 2026 budget, levy increases, and structural deficit reduction plan.

Commissioner HalversonCommissioner

Commented on budget constraints and staff efforts to minimize cost shifts.

Commissioner Hammond RolandCommissioner

Stressed the need for predictable, sustainable property tax levels.

Dakota County, Minnesota29715 Gerlock Way, Canon Falls, MinnesotaRandolph TownshipFarmington, MinnesotaBurnsville, MinnesotaHastings, Minnesota

Ordinance 113

Subsurface sewage treatment systems ordinance requiring specific setbacks for wells, structures, and property lines.