Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, June 10, 2025

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Approval of claims over $500

Approval of board meeting minutes

Committee of the Whole management consent agenda

Employment agreements for community corrections and sheriff's office

Employee resource groups (ERG) inclusion initiatives

County property insurance renewal

State transportation bill impact

Transportation committee consent agenda

Storm water treatment grant for Columbia Heights

Flock safety camera agreement with City of Ramsey

Release of permanent drainage and utility easements

Quick claim deed for Bunker Lake Crossings

Trunk Highway 65 interchange project

Replacement of bridge on Rum River Boulevard

Monarch butterfly conservation agreement

Rice Creek Regional Trail System capital budget request

Snowmobile trail grant programs

Archery deer hunting permits in regional parks

Bunker redevelopment project infrastructure improvements

Resolution 2025 PS1: Affirmation of the Rule of Law

Votes (5)

Accept claims over $500 and purchase card claims

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Brast · Seconded by Commissioner Schulty

Approve minutes of May 27th, 2025

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Jeepson · Seconded by Commissioner Heinrich

Management committee consent agenda (travel requests)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Meisner · Seconded by Commissioner Jeepson

Transportation committee consent agenda

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Jeepson · Seconded by Commissioner Heinrich

Parks and Transportation items (trail grants, deer hunting, redevelopment)

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Commissioner Reiner · Seconded by Commissioner Schulty

Notable Quotes (2)

Are we going to have 50 other resolutions stating that we're also following the law?

Mandy Meisner
Sanctuary jurisdiction resolutionCriticizing the necessity of the Rule of Law resolution.

In my 30 years of law enforcement in Anoka County, no ICE official has ever come to me and said that they would like local law enforcement help.

Wise
Sanctuary jurisdiction resolutionClarifying the relationship between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies.

People (8)

GamashChair

Presiding over the Anoka County board meeting.

ReinerCommissioner

Provided updates on park operations and recreational projects.

BrasssteadCommissioner

Offered the Rule of Law resolution.

Jim DickinsonCounty Administrator

Explained the rationale behind the sanctuary jurisdiction resolution.

JohnsonCounty Attorney

Provided legal perspective on the sanctuary jurisdiction designation.

Places Mentioned

Anoka CountyColumbia HeightsCity of RamseyBlaineSpring Lake ParkCircle PinesBunker Hills Regional ParkRapids Dam Regional ParkRum River Central Regional ParkGolden Lake ElementaryBaldwin Park

Events & Meetings (3)

  • May 27th, 2025: Board Meeting
  • June 3rd, 2025: Parks and Transportation Committee meeting
  • May 30th, 2025: Period ending for claims

Ordinances & Resolutions (5)

2025 TR19

Approving grant funds from MPCA for storm water treatment design in Columbia Heights.

2025 TR16

Snowmobile trail grant program funding request.

2025 TR17

Support for capital budget request for Rice Creek Regional Trail System improvements.

2025 TR18

Issuance of permits for archery deer hunting in regional parks.

2025 PS1

Affirming the rule of law and stating Anoka County is not a sanctuary jurisdiction.

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Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, June 10, 2025 - Anoka County Recorder