Anoka County Board of Commissioner Complete Meeting 12-16-2025

Monday, December 15, 2025

Approval of claims over $500

Approval of board meeting minutes

Charitable contribution from Kexus Energy to Parks Heritage Lab

Promotion of the National Civics Bee

Approval of new county grant policy

Library e-book procurement costs and legislative advocacy

Anoka County Community Action Program transportation contract renewal

Child support cooperative agreements

Regional Juvenile Center joint powers update

Law enforcement contract with City of Bethel

Violent Crime Enforcement Teams 2026 grant

Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children task force agreement

Flock safety camera MOU with City of Rapids

Round Lake Boulevard traffic signal and pedestrian ramp project

2026-2027 transit coordination assistance project

Land registration for Riverfront Regional Park

Aquatic invasive species reduction grant

Temporary easement for road reconstruction in Lynwood Township

Winter park recreation activities update

Votes (2)

Accept claims paid over $500

Passed unanimously7-0

Moved by Commissioner Brastead · Seconded by Commissioner Schulty

Approve minutes from Dec 1 and 2

Passed unanimously7-0

Moved by Commissioner Jeepson · Seconded by Commissioner Schulty

Notable Quotes (3)

The Heritage Lab program engages about 2,000 students annually in onhand outdoor learning experiences.

Commissioner Reiner
Parks Heritage LabDescribing the educational impact of the Heritage Lab.

Giving back to our communities is in our DNA, and it's a value our employees demonstrate every single day.

Christa Benjamin
Kexus Energy DonationReflecting on Kexus Energy's philanthropic culture.

We believe strongly that you cannot have a strong business community without a strong community.

Lori Higgins
National Civics BeeExplaining the chamber's investment in civic education.

People (10)

Commissioner HeinrichCommissioner

Participated in roll calls and seconded motions.

Commissioner BrasteadCommissioner

Moved various motions and commented on Kexus Energy partnership.

Commissioner ReinerCommissioner

Led discussion on Kexus Energy donation and parks department winter activities.

Commissioner GomeshCommissioner

Participated in voting.

Commissioner SchultyCommissioner

Seconded multiple motions and praised Kexus Energy's community impact.

Commissioner JeepsonCommissioner

Reported on committee of the whole items and asked about Civics Bee.

Commissioner MeisnerCommissioner

Led discussion on National Civics Bee and human services contracts.

Christa BenjaminExecutive Director

Presented on foundation donations and community impact.

Paul MartinezCFO

Board chair for the foundation; presented donation for parks programs.

Lori HigginsPresident

Presented the National Civics Bee program.

Places Mentioned

Peltier LakeAnoka CountyBunker HillsRum River Central Regional ParkShaman Golf CourseWargo Nature CenterLynwood TownshipCity of BethelCity of RapidsCity of Andover

Events & Meetings (6)

  • November 28, 2025 (Period ending for claims)
  • December 1, 2025 (County board meeting)
  • December 2, 2025 (County board meeting)
  • December 2, 2025 (Government operations committee)
  • December 3, 2025 (Human services committee)
  • December 3, 2025 (Transportation and parks committee)

Ordinances & Resolutions (4)

2025-PS18

Authorization of signatory for the state of Minnesota joint powers agreement regarding the Internet Crimes Against Children task force.

2025 TR55

Authorizing a land registration application for land operated as Anoka County Riverfront Regional Park.

2025 TR56

Resolution to assist Anoka County in preventing and reducing the spread of aquatic invasive species.

2025 TR57

Authorizing conveyance and temporary easement in Lynwood Township for road reconstruction.

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Anoka County Board of Commissioner Complete Meeting 12-16-2025 - Anoka County Recorder