Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, August 12, 2025

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Approval of regular and purchase card claims

Approval of July 22, 2025 board meeting minutes

Management committee consent agenda (Public Safety telecommunications travel)

Transportation committee updates (Highway 65 construction)

Road construction and bridge replacement resolutions

Park donations and maintenance agreements

Bunker Hills Regional Park boardwalk replacement

Anoka County parks 2024 performance statistics

Pharmaceutical services contract for jail/corrections

Workplace conduct standards and board member behavior

Votes (2)

Accept regular and purchase card claims

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Brastead · Seconded by Commissioner Schulty

Suspend board rules to address conduct

Failed4-3

Moved by Commissioner Meisner · Seconded by Commissioner Schulty

Notable Quotes (2)

Again this is not to sherk any kind of transparency but for the travel requests those are already vetted through multiple layers.

Mandy Meisner
Management EfficiencyJustifying moving travel requests off the full board agenda.

There was a behavior displayed by a board member that did not reflect the values we strive to uphold in fostering a respectful workplace.

Board Chair
Workplace ConductAddressing a controversial gesture made during the July 8, 2025 meeting.

People (5)

Mandy MeisnerCommissioner

Presented management committee consent agenda and moved to suspend board rules regarding conduct.

JepsonCommissioner

Presented transportation resolutions and requested budget/funding strategy discussions.

ReinerCommissioner

Detailed park donations and 2024 usage statistics.

BrasteadCommissioner

Presented contract for pharmaceutical services for the county jail.

Jeff PerryDirector

Provided 2024 park statistics and department updates.

Places Mentioned

Anoka CountyHighway 65 corridor (Minneapolis to Columbia Heights)Bunker Hills Regional Park, AndoverRum River Boulevard, Oak GroveBrian Drive, CentervilleMississippi Street and 7th Street, Fridley

Events & Meetings (3)

  • July 22, 2025: Management Committee Meeting
  • August 5, 2025: Transportation and Parks Committees Meeting
  • July 8, 2025: Government Operations Meeting (Subject of censure discussion)

Ordinances & Resolutions (3)

2025 TR26

Preparation of right-of-way plat for Lake Drive NE and Kettle River Blvd NE.

2025 TR28

Right-of-way plat for Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Blvd interchange.

2025 TR31

Amending bridge priority list to sponsor City of Centerville project.

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Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, August 12, 2025 - Anoka County Recorder