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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