Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, January 6, 2026
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Approval of claims paid over $500 and purchase cards
Approval of board meeting minutes from December 16, 2025
Chair and Vice Chair remarks regarding 2026 leadership and bipartisanship
Proposal for a rotating Chair and Vice Chair model
Management Committee report and employee assistance program updates
Employment agreement for Assistant Director of Emergency Communication
Discussion of 2026 legal publication bids
Anoka County cybersecurity systems and policy
Transportation Committee report and project bid approvals
Awarding contract C0012042 for Bow Street reconstruction
Internal Audit Committee report including 2026 audit plan and training
Appointment to the canvassing board
Votes (4)
Accept regular claims paid over $500 and purchase card claims
Moved by Commissioner Brastead · Seconded by Commissioner Jeepson
Approve minutes from December 16, 2025
Moved by N/A · Seconded by Commissioner Meisner
Award contract C0012042 to North Pine Aggregate for Bow Street project
Moved by Commissioner Jeepson · Seconded by Commissioner Heinrich
Appoint Commissioner Meisner to canvassing board
Moved by Commissioner Gamash · Seconded by Commissioner Heinrich
Notable Quotes (3)
The board has been divided and I've been a part of that and I want to be a part of the solution.
It is time that we set aside our labels in Anoka County.
North Pine Aggregate was the lowest responsible bidder with their bid coming in over $2 million below the engineers estimate.
People (6)
Identifies as conservative; seeks to implement a rotating leadership model and bipartisan cooperation.
Identifies as DFLer; advocates for nonpartisan governance and ending the 'us vs them' political divide.
Supports the transition to a rotating chair model to reduce centralized power.
Reported on the Bow Street reconstruction project and transition of leadership roles.
Removed from canvassing board due to being on the upcoming ballot.
Transitioning into the lead role for the Transportation Committee.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- Management Committee Meeting, Dec 16, 2025
- Transportation Committee Meeting, Dec 3, 2025
- Internal Audit Committee Meeting, Dec 15, 2025
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Contract for Bow Street reconstruction, including soil removal and lane widening.