Board of Hennepin County Commissioners - 2026-04-28
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Meeting Summary
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners meeting on April 28, 2026 was primarily ceremonial and procedural, with no substantive land use, zoning, or development decisions. The board approved a lease amendment for St. David's Nicollet Center to facilitate a $35 million renovation project and awarded a $4.1 million contract to SM Hentages and Sons for multimodal safety improvements on Mill St. in Shorewood, Excelsior, and Chanhassen.
Key Decisions (2)
St. David's Nicollet Center Lease Amendment
Board authorized negotiation and finalization of documents to amend and assign the current lease use agreement for St. David's Nicollet Center (downtown location). St. David's Center is completing a $35 million renovation of the building purchased from YWCA in July 2024 to expand early childhood services. The amendment enables St. David's to complete a New Market Tax Credit finance transaction with lenders Old National and BMO Harris to fund phase two of renovation.
Contract Award for Mill St. Multimodal Safety Improvements (CSAH 82)
Board authorized budget amendment and contract award to SM Hentages and Sons for multimodal safety improvements on Mill St. in the cities of Shorewood, Excelsior, and Chanhassen. Budget increase of $675,000 from Shorewood for water main installation, with overall county cost of approximately $4.1 million.
Development Activity (1)
St. David's Nicollet Center Renovation
$35 million renovation to expand early childhood services for children with trauma or behavioral and developmental issues. Phase one completed December 2025. Phase two funding through New Market Tax Credits with Old National and BMO Harris lenders.
Market Signals (2)
Infrastructure
County investing $4.1 million in multimodal safety improvements on Mill St. corridor in Shorewood, Excelsior, and Chanhassen, supporting accessibility and mobility enhancements.
Other
St. David's Center leveraging New Market Tax Credits federal program for below-market-rate financing, indicating continued investment in community development facilities in distressed areas.