Hennepin County — Transcript

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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Hennepin County Committee Greenlights Previous Meeting Minutes, Advances Key Initiatives

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Glen Lake Golf Agreement Advances Amidst Broad County Committee Agenda

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Southdale library replacement capital budget adjustment

Communication consulting contract amendment (Hennepin County Opioid Response)

Hennepin Carver Workforce Development Area designation

Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act grant funds

Employment services contract funding

Revision of Hennepin County Human Resources Rule 12.1

University of Minnesota professional services master agreement

HUD 2026 annual action plan public hearing

Small business license renewal penalty waiver

Property tax penalty abatement (2026)

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office budget compliance and guardrails

Notable Quotes (3)

The proposal is that the language would be changed to indicate that special leave without pay does not count toward the calculation of overtime pay.
— Javanni Kone

Human ResourcesDiscussing HR Rule 12.1 update.

Many small businesses here in Anaben County are experiencing severe financial hardship. A sharp decline in customer traffic coupled with the inability of affected staff to report to work has led to significant revenue losses.
— Dwayne Hudson

Economic ReliefJustifying the waiver of late penalty fees for businesses.

I receive approximately $9.6 million less than I need to pay for these positions, meaning I'm starting off my budget year in the red.
— Sheriff Wit

Budget ComplianceExplaining the financial status of the Sheriff's office.

People (7)

GatelCommittee Chair

Presiding over the Administration's Operations and Budget Committee.

Irene FernandoCommissioner

Designated representative of Hennepin County for Workforce Development.

Javanni KoneChief Human Resources Officer

Presenting HR Rule 12.1 revisions regarding overtime calculations.

Dwayne HudsonProgram Manager

Presenting small business penalty waiver proposal.

DanCounty Administration

Clarifying property tax penalty abatement and financial implications.

ConnleyCommissioner

Author of the Sheriff's Office budget compliance board action.

Sheriff WitSheriff

Addressing budget, vacancies, and resource distribution.

Places Mentioned

Southdale libraryGlen Lake Golf and Practice CenterParker Lake Golf CenterMinneapolisBrooklyn CenterGolden Valley

Events & Meetings (3)

February 5th, 2026: Previous meeting
March 10th, 2026: Administration's Operations and Budget Committee
April 21st, 2026, 1:30 p.m.: Public Hearing on HUD Action Plan

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

Ordinance 1

County licensing and procedures, governs late penalty structures.

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