Posted on: November 15, 2023
November Proclaimed Adoption Awareness Month
The board adopted a resolution proclaiming November Adoption Awareness Month. In 2023, Anoka County finalized the adoptions of 32 children. Of the 30 children who are wards of the state, seven of those...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: November 22, 2023
MMEO Receives 2023 Autism BrainNet Appreciation Award
The board recognized the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office for being the recipient of the 2023 Autism BrainNet Appreciation Award from the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative. The awa...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: November 8, 2023
Longtime Employees Recognized
The board recognized employees who recently celebrated milestone work anniversaries. The longest-serving employee recognized BY the board has worked for Anoka County for 35 years. To watch the video on this item, click HERE. &...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: November 6, 2023
Forensic Laboratory Wins Efficiency Award
The Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory, housed in the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, was recently awarded its fourth consecutive Project Foresight Maximus Award, which is given to laboratories that perf...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: November 1, 2023
New Traffic Control System Planned at Lexington Ave, 122nd Ave.
Anoka County, in partnership with the City of Blaine, is preparing plans to install a new traffic control signal system at the intersection of Lexington Avenue NE and 122nd Avenue NE. To facil...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: October 19, 2023
Contract Approved for Cabling at New Emergency Communications Center
The board approved a contract with All State Communications of Sauk Rapids to provide cabling needed for the new Emergency Communications Center and Radio Shop. For more information on th...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: August 9, 2023
Donation Accepted to Anoka County Attorney’s Office
The Anoka County Children and Family Council donated $4,742.56 to the Anoka County Attorney’s Office, in sponsorship of a weeklong mock trial camp put on through Anoka County Justice P...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: August 4, 2023
Cannabis Free Policy Adopted for Anoka County Property
During the 2023 session, the Minnesota Legislature approved a bill legalizing adult-use cannabis, which becomes effective Aug. 1. In response to this new legislation, the board adopted a policy that ba...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: July 12, 2023
Anoka County Fair is July 20-25
This year, the Anoka County Fair runs Tuesday, July 25, to Sunday, July 30. The fair includes a variety of tasty foods, rides, the talent show, the always-popular tractor pull, and plenty of gifted musicians will share their...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: June 28, 2023
Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office Director Receives Award
Shane Sheets, director of the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, based in Ramsey, recently received a Health Care Hero Award from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal for th...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: June 22, 2023
Juneteenth Designated County Holiday
The Minnesota Legislature passed a bill designating Juneteenth as an official holiday, which is to go into effect Aug. 1. The board adopted a resolution accepting Juneteenth as a holiday before the actual date (June 19t...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Temporary Pavement Project Approved in Preparation for Ramsey Gateway
The board adopted a resolution authorizing Anoka County to enter into a cooperative agreement with MnDOT for temporary pavement surfacing and access accommodations along U.S. H...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: May 10, 2023
May Proclaimed Mental Health Month in Anoka County
Denise Kirmis, manager of Anoka County Behavioral Health and Adult Services, attended the board meeting to speak about mental health in Anoka County, and the board adopted a resolution proclaiming May as M...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: April 13, 2023
April 9-15 proclaimed National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
To honor all of Anoka County’s emergency telecommunicators, the board proclaimed April 9-15 Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. These employees perform an essential function in...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: March 31, 2023
Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office Provides Annual Report
Dr. Quinn Piper, who has been the chief medical examiner for the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office since 2009, provided the board with a summary of deaths her office investigated ...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: March 15, 2023
Mosquito Control District Presents Annual Report
Alex Carlson, Metropolitan Mosquito Control District public affairs manager, and Dave Dirkswager, MMCD regional operational manager, attended the board meeting to present MMCD’s annual report. Carl...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: March 2, 2023
Transportation Department Thanked for Work During Snowstorm
Board Chair Matt Look expressed the board’s gratitude to the county’s Transportation Department for all their work in clearing the roads during the snowstorm last week, which d...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: February 1, 2023
Blaine Resident Recognized for Selfless Act
The board recognized Blaine resident Tracy Peck, who was recently featured on CNN and CBS News for her selfless act of giving two Yugoslavian refugee girls $100 and her own earrings in an envelope on a plane in 1...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: January 13, 2023
Committee meets with State Auditor
Commissioner Matt Look, former chair of the internal audit committee, noted when the committee met for the last time in 2022 they conducted a meeting with the state auditor about the county’s annual audit, which will be c...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: January 12, 2023
Commissioner Matt Look Elected Board Chair
District 1 Anoka County Commissioner Matt Look was elected chair of the County Board of Commissioners during the Jan. 3, 2023, organizational meeting. To read the news release, which includes his committee assignm...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: December 15, 2022
Dec. 14 Proclaimed Health and Human Services Worker Day
Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed Dec. 14 as Health and Human Services Worker Day in the state, and the board acknowledged this announcement by commending Anoka County’s HHS workers for the...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: December 8, 2022
Board Approves 2023 Legislative Platform
The board voted to approve the 2023 legislative platform, which includes several transportation items, a request for in-house Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program training, correction of revenue streams within ...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: November 23, 2022
Various Factors to Affect 2023 Property Taxes
Scott Schulte, chair of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners, took some time during the meeting to note that the board was able to accomplish a zero percent levy increase next year, but residential propertie...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: November 10, 2022
Economic Development Director Gives Report
Anoka County’s new Economic Development Director, Gregory Fraham-Gilles, gave a presentation to the board about the Anoka County Regional Economic Development partnership, which is a collaborat...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: October 26, 2022
Community Corrections Director Receives Award
The board recognized Anoka County Community Corrections Director Dylan Warkentin for receiving a 2022 Jack Young Award for Excellence in Community Corrections during the Minnesota Association of Commu...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: October 25, 2022
Palumbo Honored for Years of Service
During the previous regular County Board meeting, several county employees were recognized for their many years of service to Anoka County. Anoka County Attorney Tony Palumbo, who has been with the county for ...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: September 30, 2022
October Proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The board adopted a resolution proclaiming October 2022 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Anoka County. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partne...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: September 20, 2022
Employees Recognized for Years of Service
The board recognized some of the men and women who have spent much of their careers working for Anoka County. The board commended employees who had been with the county for 30, 35 and 45 years. To watch t...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: August 12, 2022
Donations Accepted from Patrons and Friends of AC Library
The board accepted donations from the Patrons and Friends of the Anoka County Library. In total, these donations total about $16,000. For more information on this item, click HERE.
Grant Agreement Ap...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: July 28, 2022
Anoka County Fair is July 26-31
The board noted this year’s Anoka County Fair runs July 26 to 31. In addition to all its regular offerings, the fair is a fantastic opportunity to connect with neighbors and learn about the programs and initiatives...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: July 13, 2022
Board Recognizes Probation, Parole Services Employees
As Part of National Probation and Parole Services Week in Anoka County, the board recognized the county’s employees who work in this field. To watch the presentation, click HERE.
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: June 30, 2022
Gifts Accepted for MedLink Luncheon
The board accepted monetary donations to the Anoka County Transportation Division Transit Office, for the purpose of funding the Sept. 28, 2021 MedLink Volunteer Luncheon. MedLink coordinates volunteers who generously gi...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: June 28, 2022
Attorneys Receive Awards from Bar Association
The board recognized Anoka County attorneys Tony Palumbo and Anne Zimmerman for receiving awards from the Minnesota State Bar Association Public Law Section. Palumbo, who has worked for the Anoka County Attorne...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: June 1, 2022
County to Sell Parcel of Land in Ramsey
The board approved the sale of county-owned property at 8175 Riverdale Dr. NW in the City of Ramsey. This is land that was originally acquired through condemnation for the purpose of constructing the Armstrong Boulev...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: May 12, 2022
May Proclaimed Mental Health Month in Anoka County
The board adopted a resolution proclaiming May as Mental Health Month in Anoka County. Denise Kirmis, Anoka County Behavioral Health and Adult Services manager, provided information to the board about ment...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: April 28, 2022
Board Recognizes Correctional Officers
The board commended Anoka County’s correctional officers as part of National Correctional Officers Week, which this year is May 1 to 7. Also present to offer praise to the officers were Anoka Count...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: April 14, 2022
Medical Examiner Provides Annual Report
Dr. Quinn Strobl, the chief medical examiner for the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, was present at the board meeting to provide the office’s annual report for Anoka County. Of note for 2021: t...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: March 25, 2022
April 4-10 Proclaimed Public Health Week
Coinciding with National Public Health Week, the board proclaimed April 4-10 as Public Health Week in Anoka County. Jonelle Hubbard, director of Anoka County Public Health and Environmental Services, spoke...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: March 10, 2022
Board Hears Presentation from Mosquito Control District
The board listened to the annual presentation by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, which this year was represented by Dr. Stephen Manweiller. He spoke to the board about yearly trends, how h...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: February 25, 2022
Board Hears Presentation on Regional Economic Development
Samantha Markman, Anoka County’s economic development director, provided the board with a presentation about the work of the Anoka County Regional Economic Development Partnership (ACRED), between A...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: February 14, 2022
Board Remembers Former Commissioner Al Kordiak
During chair’s remarks, Commissioner Scott Schulte took some time to talk about former Anoka County Commissioner Al Kordiak, who recently passed away. Kordiak was a pillar of the board and the commun...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: January 31, 2022
Anoka County Human Services Manager Wins Outstanding Service Award
Cindy Cesare, Anoka County Human Services Division manager, recently won a 2021 Association of Minnesota Counties’ (AMC) Outstanding Service Award for exhibiting excellence, innov...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: January 12, 2022
Commissioner Scott Schulte Elected Chair of Anoka County Board
Commissioner Scott Schulte was elected chair of the seven-member Anoka County Board of Commissioners at its Jan. 4, 2022, organizational meeting. He was also named chair of the Transp...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: December 20, 2021
Commissioner Schulte Receives AMC President’s Award
Anoka County Commissioner Scott Schulte received the 2021 Association of Minnesota Counties’ (AMC) President’s Award for years of dedicated service and exemplary leadership i...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: December 7, 2021
Board Adopts Final budget, levy for 2022
The board adopted the final budget for 2022, which includes a flat property tax levy. The 2022 budget reflects the priorities of the county to provide safe roads and eliminate congestion; work with residents to impr...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: November 24, 2021
Library Director Presents Annual Report
Anoka County Library Director Colleen Haubner presented the board the annual report for the Anoka County Library system. To watch the video on this item, click HERE.
Dick Lang, Former Board Member, Passes Away
Dick Lan...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: November 10, 2021
November is National Adoption Awareness Month
The board recognized November as National Adoption Awareness Month and asked Jess Van Kuyk, manager of Anoka County Children and Family Services, and Jill Davis, supervisor of the permanency unit in Children an...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: October 27, 2021
IT Director Says Positions Available in Anoka County
Anoka County Information and Technology Director Susan Vreeland presented the board with a list of upcoming initiatives by her department, and she noted positions are available in the county’s ...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: October 21, 2021
Board Hears Veteran Service Office Report
John Kriesel, Anoka County veteran services officer, presented the board with the annual Anoka County Veteran Services Office report, noting that Anoka County is home to more than 21,000 veterans, which is the four...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: October 4, 2021
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The board adopted a resolution naming October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Anoka County and noted Anoka County is working hard to raise awareness about this important issue. In the U.S., on average, near...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: September 16, 2021
Longtime Employees Recognized
Employees who have worked at the county for 30 and 35 years were recognized by the board for their service. To watch the presentation, click HERE.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The board recognized Sep...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: August 31, 2021
West Freeway Drive in Columbus to be Reconstructed
The board approved a professional services contract with SRF Consulting Group for the reconstruction and realignment of West Freeway Drive in the City of Columbus. This project is slated for the 2023 const...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: August 19, 2021
Right Turn Lanes to be Added on Constance Boulevard
The board entered into a joint powers agreement with the City of Ham Lake for the addition of right-hand turn lanes on Constance Boulevard, at Tippecanoe Street, in the City of Ham Lake. For more informat...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: August 17, 2021
July 27 Proclaimed County Staff Appreciation Day
The board proclaimed July 27 County Staff Appreciation Day. This was a recognition of all county staff statewide, as Governor Walz chose July 27 to acknowledge the exemplary efforts of county staff...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: July 14, 2021
July 20-25 is the Anoka County Fair
After a hiatus last year due to the pandemic, the Anoka County Fair is back and scheduled to run Tuesday, July 20, through Sunday, July 25. The board invited Mike Ahlers, president of the Anoka County Fair Boar...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: June 25, 2021
Several Resolutions Approved Regarding Ramsey Gateway Project
The board approved several resolutions related to the acquisition of right-of-way for the Ramsey Gateway Project, all which concern intersections along U.S. Highways 10 and 169 in the ...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: June 16, 2021
Contract Approved for Coon Rapids Blvd./Blackfoot St. Design
The board approved a professional services contract with SEH, Inc. for the preliminary and final design services for intersection improvements on Coon Rapids Boulevard at Blackfoot Street in the ...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: June 11, 2021
Board Receives Update on Columbia Heights TIF Plan
The board received an update from Columbia Heights Community Development Director Aaron Chirpich about the proposed establishment of the Alatus tax increment financing district, located near Central and 44...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: May 24, 2021
Compact roundabout approved in Fridley
The board approved entering into a professional services contract with WSB Engineering for improvements at the intersection of Old Central Avenue and Gardena Avenue N.E. in the City of Fridley. This work will include ...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: April 29, 2021
Anoka County Employees Receive Awards of Excellence
The board recognized several county employees and groups of employees during the biannual awards of excellence presentation. The awards were submitted by fellow employees and encompassed several categorie...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: April 27, 2021
New Economic Development Director Introduced
Samantha Markman, whose hiring was approved at the March 23 board meeting, introduced herself to the board. Markman last served as the economic development coordinator for the City of Faribault. To read the news...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: April 8, 2021
Board Hears County Website Annual Report
Barb Young, Anoka County digital communications coordinator, presented the board with the Anoka County website annual report. Young noted, due to COVID-19, activity on the website increased over the past y...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: March 10, 2021
Board Details Annual Medical Examiner’s Report
Scott Schulte, chair, Anoka County Board of Commissioners, briefly detailed the 2020 annual report, submitted by the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office. Some points of note on the ...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: February 25, 2021
Board Reclassifies Economic Development Position
Following the departure of Anoka County’s economic development specialist, the board reclassified the job as an economic development director position. The economic development specialist position ...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: February 18, 2021
Several Transportation Items Approved
The board voted to approve multiple transportation items. Those items include:
- A contract amendment for design services for the reconstruction of Foley Boulevard, from East River Road to Coon Rapids Boulevard in Coon Ra...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: February 4, 2021
Two Anoka County Departments win AMC Awards
Anoka County received two Association of Minnesota Counties Awards during AMC’s annual conference Dec. 7, which this year was held virtually due to COVID-19. The board recognized both departments during...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: December 23, 2020
Board Approves Temporary Extension of Business Licenses
During an emergency board meeting Dec. 22, the board approved a temporary extension of business renewal licenses for food, beverage and lodging establishments that have been affected by COVI...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: December 16, 2020
Jam Hops Named Small Business of the Year
The board recognized local business Jam Hops Gymnastics Factory for winning the Dream Big Small Business of the Year Award, which was presented to the business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Big Week f...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: November 30, 2020
Board Commends Employees for Work Amid COVID-19
The board took time at the beginning of the meeting to commend all Anoka County employees for their hard work to ensure citizens keep receiving county services during the COVID-19 pandemic. To watch the prese...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: November 24, 2020
Improvements to be Made at 47/Bunker Lake Boulevard Intersection
The board approved entering into a joint powers agreement with the cities of Anoka and Ramsey for improvements at Highway 47 and Bunker Lake Boulevard intersection in the cities of Anoka and ...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: October 29, 2020
Longtime Employees Recognized
The board recognized more than two dozen employees for their years of service. Several employees were commended for 30 and 35 years of service, and the board also recognized one 40-year employee. The cumulative amount of servi...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: October 28, 2020
Board Presents Public Health and Environment Awards
The Anoka County Board of Commissioners recognized two individuals and two groups as part of this year’s Public Health & Environmental Awards. The individual awards went to Connie Moore, the...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: September 28, 2020
Job Training Center Staff Receive Award
The board recognized the Anoka County Job Center staff for receiving a Promising Practices Award from the Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards. This award was for the staff’s development of a Cohort Mo...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: September 9, 2020
Emergency Management Coordinator Position Added
Anoka County currently has one emergency management coordinator. Due to the duties and responsibilities of this position increasing, the board approved adding another full-time-equivalent coordinator position...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: August 31, 2020
County Partners with MnDOT to improve Highways 10/169
The board adopted resolutions authorizing Anoka County to enter into a local road improvement agreement with MnDOT for right-of-way acquisition and design services related to scheduled improvements on U...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: August 17, 2020
• Due to technical difficulties, video for this meeting is not available.
Centenarians Recognized
Commissioner Scott Schulte, chair, Anoka County Board of Board of Commissioners, noted at the beginning of the meeting that four C...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: August 7, 2020
Employees Recognized with Awards of Excellence
The board commended several Anoka County employees who had gone above and beyond in their job duties to support their coworkers and to ensure the public is being served in the most thorough manner possible dur...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: July 15, 2020
County Board Briefs –– 7-14-20
Donation of $10,000 Accepted from Friends of Anoka County Library
The Friends of Anoka County Library, a group that raises funds and awareness of library services, programs and materials, donated $10,000 to...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: June 29, 2020
Property Records and Taxation Division Manager Retires
The board recognized longtime employee Jonell Sawyer for her 36 years of service to the county in the Property Records and Taxation department. Sawyer, who most recently served as the divisio...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: June 12, 2020
Board Approves Resolution Recognizing, Respecting and Supporting Diversity
The board adopted a resolution that recognizes diversity in Anoka County and stands against discrimination. To read the resolution, click HERE. To watch the video on this i...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: May 27, 2020
Central Communications Department Renamed ‘Emergency Communications’
The Anoka County Central Communications Department, which answers 9-1-1 calls for citizens of the county and provides dispatch services for all 11 law enforcement agen...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: May 13, 2020
Board Recognizes Nurses
The board recognized National Nurses Week in Anoka County by honoring the men and women who serve our society in this role. As part of this presentation, Anoka County Human Services Division Manager Cindy Cesare spoke abou...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: April 30, 2020
Board Recognizes Peace Officers
The board recognized all Anoka County peace officers as part of National Peace Officers Week, which this year is May 10 to 16. Law enforcement in Anoka County is composed of the Anoka County Sheriff’s Off...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: April 16, 2020
Emergency Management Director Provides Update
Anoka County Emergency Management Director Terry Stoltzman provided an update about the coronavirus situation in Anoka County and also noted this week is Severe Weather Awareness Week and National Public Safety...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: April 1, 2020
The Anoka County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to conduct business in relation to the coronavirus outbreak.
Anoka County Continues State of Emergency
The board voted to continue the local state of emergency declared March 16. The b...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: March 25, 2020
Board Briefs – 3-24-20
Note: Due to public health social distancing guidelines established to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, Anoka County Board of Commissioners Chairman Scott Schulte was the only commissioner in the boardroom for the mee...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: March 12, 2020
Emergency Management Director Receives State Award
Anoka County Emergency Management Director Terry Stoltzman recently received an Outstanding Community Partnership Award from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety — division of Homeland Secur...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: February 28, 2020
Commissioner Jeff Reinert Sworn into Office
Prior to the board’s regular meeting, Commissioner Jeff Reinert, who now represents District 6, was sworn into office. Voters selected Reinert to fill the vacancy, created when Rhonda Sivarajah became c...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: February 25, 2020
Board Hears Annual County Website Report
Barbara Young, Anoka County digital communications coordinator, presented the board with an annual report on the county’s public-facing website, which included several statistics about how the pu...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: February 19, 2020
Human Services Mentorship Program Wins AMC Award
Anoka County received a 2019 Association of Minnesota Counties Award for its Human Services Leadership Mentorship Program, which was developed to connect new leaders to more experienced staff for increased s...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: January 9, 2020
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
Commissioner Scott Schulte Elected Chair of Anoka County Board
District 7 Anoka County Commissioner Scott Schulte was elected chair of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners, with Commissioner Julie Braastad being elected vice chair....
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: December 26, 2019
County IT Department Receives Two ‘Golden GOVIT’ Awards
The Anoka County Information Technology Department recently received two “Golden GOVIT” awards for innovations that reduce waste, save time and make p...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: December 3, 2019
County Employees Receive Awards of Excellence
The Anoka County Board of Commissioners presented several employees with awards of excellence. Nominations for these awards were submitted by fellow employees. Among the winners were: Susan R Anderson...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: November 13, 2019
Economic Assistance Director Wins Award
The board recognized Brad Thiel, director of the Anoka County Economic Assistance Department, for the work he’s done at the Minnesota Legislature that resulted in securing more funding statewide for child s...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: October 24, 2019
Law Library Director Receives Statewide Award
The board commended John Murphy, Anoka County Law Library Director, for being recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as an “Unsung Legal Hero” for the work he’s done to enhance the library...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: October 11, 2019
Board Hears Annual Report of Veteran Services Office
Anoka County Veteran Services Officer John Kriesel gave the board an update on the activities of his office. He noted Anoka County is home to more than 21,000 veterans. These brave men and wome...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: September 27, 2019
Board Declares October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Anoka County
To raise awareness about domestic violence, the Anoka County Board of Commissioners declared October Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Anoka County. Present at the meetin...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: September 12, 2019
Bunker Beach Staff, Other Responders Recognized for Lifesaving Actions
Several Bunker Beach Water Park Staff and other first responders were recognized at the meeting for their heroic actions the morning of Aug. 7 that resulted in saving the life of a 2-ye...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: August 28, 2019
Recognitions Presented for Involvement with Veterans Memorial Project
Under Chair’s Remarks, the board took time to recognize everyone who was involved in the planning, fundraising and construction of the veterans’ memorial at Coon Lake County Park. In att...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: August 15, 2019
ACTION ITEMS
- All action items were unanimous.
Two Positions Added in Corrections
The Anoka County Board of Commissioners approved adding two positions to Human Services/Community Corrections. One is a probation officer, and the second is a social w...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: July 31, 2019
ACTION ITEMS
- All items except the reclassification of an employee were unanimous.
Grant Secured for Crime Victim Services
The board accepted grant funding from a division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety in the amount of $279,028 to be used to ex...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: July 16, 2019
Anoka County Fair Scheduled July 23-28
The Anoka County Fair will run July 23-28 at 3200 St. Francis Blvd., Anoka. The fair features 4-H exhibits, grandstand events including motocross racing, bull riding, tractors pulls, an ATV big air event and a demo de...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: June 27, 2019
ACTION ITEMS – All of the following items were approved unanimously
Resolution of Support Approved for Road Projects
The board approved a resolution of support for various road and bridge projects in Anoka County for the 2020 legislative session. ...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: June 20, 2019
Board Recognizes Longtime Employees
The Anoka County Board of Commissioners recognized county employees at the meeting who have worked for the county for 30 and 35 years. In total, 29 employees were commended with certificates of appreciation. Th...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: May 31, 2019
County Administrator Contract Approved
The Anoka County Board of Commissioners approved Rhonda Sivarajah’s employment agreement for the position of county administrator. The contract was approved by six commissioners, with Sivarajah abs...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: May 16, 2019
Medical Examiner Provides Report
The Anoka County Board of Commissioners invited Dr. Quinn Strobel, the chief medical examiner for the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office, to the meeting to give a report about the work her office conducted for the ...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: April 25, 2019
Board Recognizes Work of Adult Protection/Senior Services
Denise Kirmis, manager of Anoka County Behavioral Health and Adult Services, and Leslie Lundequam, supervisor for Anoka County Adult Protection and Senior Services, were present at the board meeting...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: April 12, 2019
Law Day Planned April 26
Judge Bethany Fountain Lindberg was present at the meeting to talk about Anoka County Law Day, which is planned 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26. This event is free and open to the public.
She noted Law Day was designed to educate and assi...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: March 29, 2019
Anoka County Central Communications Division Recognized
The Anoka County Board of Commissioners designated the week of April 14-20 National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in the county. This designation was to recognize the important work ...
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Board Meeting Recaps
Posted on: March 26, 2019
Economic Development Initiatives Underway
Jacquel Hajder, Anoka County Economic Development Specialist; Lori Higgins, MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce president; and Bruce Sayler, principal of community and economic development at Connexus Energy; spoke to t...
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Board Meeting Recaps