Dakota County Board of Commissioners Meeting 2-3-2026
Public comments regarding ICE operations in Dakota County
Approval of board meeting agenda and consent agenda
HHS modernization and federal funding impact
AMC executive board meeting update
Metropolitan Emergency Services Board update
Legislative conference report for Minnesota Inter-County Association
Metropolitan Mosquito Control Board update on facility logistics
Transportation Advisory Board regional solicitation updates
Vermillion River Watershed Joint Powers Board management plan
Workforce Development Board teen job fair and unemployment metrics
Melsa organizational update and strategic plan
Report on impacts of ICE on county operations
Full Document Analysis
Votes (1)
Approval of consent agenda
Moved by Commissioner Slavic · Seconded by Not specified
Notable Quotes (2)
We'd like the board of commissioners to protect the residents of this community and to pass an ordinance that prohibits ICE from staging on county owned or county controlled property.
Instead of telling DHS how Operation Metro Surge is affecting Dakota County residents, you chose to focus on how Operation Metro Surge is affecting Dakota County operations.
People (4)
Amy SchwarzResidentBurnsville resident, critic of ICE presence on county property.
1 quote
Burnsville resident, critic of ICE presence on county property.
“You've allowed ICE to use Dakota County property to stage attacks against Dakota County residents.”
Critique of board's handling of ICE activities.
Kelly MoffettResidentEgan resident, parent of three students in district 196.
1 quote
Egan resident, parent of three students in district 196.
“There are many people who I assume would want to be here today to stand up and to advocate for themselves... but cannot do that because they feel afraid to leave their homes.”
Describing community fear caused by ICE.
Jeff TimbermanEmployeeVolunteers with metro-area aid groups, former county employee.
1 quote
Volunteers with metro-area aid groups, former county employee.
“At a time when the state and other local government units have stood up for our citizens, you have effectively done nothing.”
Critique of the board's inaction regarding Operation Metro Surge.
Jacob BorealisResidentNightville resident, critic of DHS and local law enforcement inaction.
1 quote
Nightville resident, critic of DHS and local law enforcement inaction.
“Three squad cars pulled up. Three sworn peace officers of Minnesota showed up and did nothing.”
Describing police inaction during a reported incident.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (7)
- February 3rd, 2026 - Dakota County Board Meeting
- January 27th, 2026 - Special Board Meeting
- January 20th, 2026 - GP Meeting
- March 11th, 2026 - Scheduled Metropolitan Emergency Services Board meeting
- February 10th, 2026 - Construct Tomorrow event in Scott County
- April 11th, 2026 - Scheduled teen job fair
- February 21st, 2026 - NACo Conference
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Proposed (but not introduced) ordinance to prohibit ICE from staging on county-owned or controlled property.