County Board Statutory and Organizational Meeting, January 6, 2026

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Election of 2026 County Board Chair

Election of 2026 County Board Vice Chair

Establishment of rules and procedures for 2026

Designation of public meeting notice facility

Identification of local officials

Establishment of county board of appeals and equalization

Appointment of hearing officers

Employer contribution for retiree medical insurance

Minimum salaries for Sheriff and County Attorney

Awarding bid for publication of financial statements

Committee and metro board appointments

Appointments to Regional Rail Authority

Appointments to Association of Minnesota Counties

Appointments to Minnesota Inter-County Association

Appointments to National Association of Counties

Appointment of county agricultural inspector

Appointments to Joint Law Enforcement Council

Votes (3)

Election of Scott Schulty as Chair

PassedNot explicitly stated numerically, but contested by Hinrich

Moved by Unnamed · Seconded by N/A (No second)

Election of Mandy Meisner as Vice Chair

Passed6-1 (Reiner opposed)

Moved by Commissioner Gamash · Seconded by Commissioner Jeepson

Resolution 2026-8 (Financial Statement Publication)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Jeepson · Seconded by Unknown

Notable Quotes (3)

I won't be supporting this nomination. Uh just too much dishonesty and corruption in the past that we've seen from this person.

Commissioner Hinrich
Election of County Board ChairDuring the election for Board Chair.

I think uh we have had our issues uh and I accept some of the responsibilities for for the divisions in our board and I think bringing us together should be one of our first priorities

Scott Schulty
Board GovernanceIn his remarks after being elected chair.

rather than having a board chair select the committees that we could all do it together as a board and we all agreed it worked out really well

Mandy Meisner
Committee AppointmentsDiscussing the new collaborative committee selection process.

People (6)

Quinn PolarSpecialist

Appointed via Resolution 2026-9.

Weston RalphMayor

Appointed to Joint Law Enforcement Council.

Jamie BarthellMayor

Appointed to Joint Law Enforcement Council.

Places Mentioned

Anoka CountyCity of Blaine

Events & Meetings (2)

  • January 6, 2026, 8:30 AM - Organizational Meeting
  • January 6, 2026, 9:00 AM - Public Safety Committee of the Whole

Ordinances & Resolutions (9)

2026-1

Establishment of rules and procedures for the Board of Commissioners.

2026-2

Designation of public meeting notice facility.

2026-3

Identifying Anoka County local officials.

2026-4

Establishing county board of appeals and equalization.

2026-5

Appointing hearing officers.

2026-6

Employer contribution towards medical insurance for retirees.

2026-7

Minimum salaries for county sheriff and county attorney.

2026-8

Awarding bid for publication of financial statement and proceedings.

2026-9

Appointment of county agricultural inspector.

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County Board Statutory and Organizational Meeting, January 6, 2026 - Anoka County Recorder