Hennepin County Board and RRA meetings

The Hennepin County Board meeting on April 29, 2026, included several proclamations recognizing National Therapy Animal Day, ALS Awareness Month, Foster Care Month, American Indian Month, and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The board approved minutes, claims registers, and multiple community advisory board appointments. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a lease renewal for St. David's Nicolette Center, which is undergoing a $35 million renovation funded partly through a federal New Market Tax Credit program. Additionally, the board authorized a contract award and budget amendment of $675,000 to SM Henges and Sons for multimodal safety improvements on Mill Street, supporting various county safety and accessibility plans. The Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority also approved a lease amendment with the Native American Community Development Institute for urban farm property, with a nominal lease fee and adjustments due to nearby bridge construction. These actions reflect ongoing capital improvement projects, contract awards, and community partnership initiatives within Hennepin County.