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

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Brastead · Seconded by Commissioner Jeepson

Approve minutes from December 16, 2025

PassedUnanimous

Moved by N/A · Seconded by Commissioner Meisner

Award contract C0012042 to North Pine Aggregate for Bow Street project

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Jeepson · Seconded by Commissioner Heinrich

Appoint Commissioner Meisner to canvassing board

PassedUnanimous

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.

Commissioner Schulty
LeadershipOpening remarks on the new year's leadership strategy.

It is time that we set aside our labels in Anoka County.

Commissioner Meisner
GovernanceAddressing the need for nonpartisan local government.

North Pine Aggregate was the lowest responsible bidder with their bid coming in over $2 million below the engineers estimate.

Commissioner Jeepson
Budget/InfrastructureReporting on the Bow Street reconstruction contract.

People (6)

Commissioner SchultyBoard Chair

Identifies as conservative; seeks to implement a rotating leadership model and bipartisan cooperation.

Commissioner MeisnerVice Chair

Identifies as DFLer; advocates for nonpartisan governance and ending the 'us vs them' political divide.

Commissioner GamashCommissioner

Supports the transition to a rotating chair model to reduce centralized power.

Commissioner JeepsonCommissioner

Reported on the Bow Street reconstruction project and transition of leadership roles.

Commissioner ReinerCommissioner

Removed from canvassing board due to being on the upcoming ballot.

Commissioner HeinrichCommissioner

Transitioning into the lead role for the Transportation Committee.

Places Mentioned

Anoka County Government CenterHighway Department BuildingBow StreetConference Room 772FidleySpring Lake ParkRapids

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)

C0012042

Contract for Bow Street reconstruction, including soil removal and lane widening.

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Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, January 6, 2026 - Anoka County Recorder