Next item. Uh, clerk will take the role. >> Commissioner Brastad >> here. >> Commissioner Reiner >> here. >> Commissioner Gomesh >> here. >> Commissioner Schulty >> here. >> Commissioner Jeepson >> here. >> Commissioner Meisner >> here. >> Thank you. And we'll move on to item number four. Consider accepting the regular claims paid over $500 in purchase card claims paid for the periods ending September 19th, 2025 and October 3rd, 2025. >> It's been moved by Commissioner Brad. Do I have a second? >> Second. >> Seconded by Commissioner Schulty. >> Any questions? Seeing none, this roll call vote. >> Commissioner Brad. >> I. >> Commissioner Reiner. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Gamash. >> I. >> Commissioner Schulty. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Jepson. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Meisner. >> I. >> And that passes unanimously. Item number five is the approval of the minutes from September 23rd, 2025. >> So moved. >> It's been moved by Commissioner Schulty. Do I have a second? >> Second. >> Second by Commissioner Meisner. Any changes? >> Mr. Chair, >> Commissioner Schulty, >> I would just like to comment that it was actually inserted into the minutes this this week that I commented on the minutes last week on how accurate they were. I was surprised they actually put that in there, but I'm glad they did. >> We were pretty diligent. We were listening. Yes, >> I'm impressed. >> So, watch for the next one. >> I will in there again. All right. Thank you. Um, any other comments? All in favor signify by saying I. >> I. Opposed. >> Hearing none. It passes unanimously. Moving down to the big event for the day. The chair's remarks. Uh, we have two items under the chair's remarks today. The first is to recognize uh some of the men and women who have spent much of their careers serving the people of Anoka County. And that's why this room is full. Um the employees we celebrate and honor today have been here for up to 45 years which is truly truly remarkable and on behalf of the the residents of Anoka County it's our privilege to publicly thank you today before we begin our years of service award. Some of our uh recipients cannot be here today but I'd like to take a moment and call their names to recognize their service. celebrating 30 years. Aaron Young, a senior probation officer in corrections. Thomas Rogers, a senior applications developer who works for information technology. Kelly Olsen, senior probation officer in corrections. Timothy Day, a sergeant uh working for the Ina County Sheriff's Office and now celebrating 35 years. Christine Plumbon, a supervisor in public assistance and economic assistance. David Cash Cashley, who uh recently retired but served as a senior probation officer in corrections. I like the recently retired part that good for him. And Patricia Miss who also recently retired but served as a senior social worker in social services. And lastly, we have a 40 years of service. Sharon Rasmusen Sprag, who is a so senior social worker in social services, and Vivian Fish, a library assistant in our library department. Um, I'd like to give them a hand [Applause] that couldn't be with us. Some are doing some work today. and the two that are retired. I totally understand why they're not here. Moving on, um we now like to honor the 11 employees in attendance today who have dedicated over 30 years of service to our organization. Thank you all for joining us to celebrate this incredible milestone. Uh I think it says a lot about how many people are in the room today for the 11 people that are are going to be recognized. So they this is all your friends, your uh co-workers who want to be here with you. So, I'd like to introduce Kelly Hedber from human services who will guide us through the rec uh recognition portion of today's event. Kelly. >> Uh thank you, uh Chair Gamash and commissioners. Uh I it is truly my honor to help celebrate uh these remarkable individuals and their years of dedicated service. So, thank you all for coming to today's event. Uh so first up to get us started uh I would like to welcome uh Commissioner Rasten and Carrie Morrisy the director of emergency communications. >> Hi I'm here recognizing Denell Lawrence. Uh she has committed 45 years to Anoka County 911 which is so impressive. She shared a vision uh with our department growth and played a pivotal role in the in helping our department reach the goals that we've achieved in the last two years. Uh she actually stuck around to do this. She was she was ready to retire and she had that shared vision. So committing two more years to us is awesome. Um she's been has a plethora of knowledge that she's been sharing to help grow our young staff. Her value toward our department is measurable. We thank her for her years of service to NOA County, public safety and the community. And I want to also point out that we have almost a dozen of our staff here supporting her and that's just how valuable she is to our to our department. And she has eight years to go to get the record out of here. So do it. Thank you. [Applause] >> So uh Dell, if you want to come on up and then we'll hand you your award. was 10. She starts Thank you so much, Commissioner Raststead and Carrie Morrisy. Thank you. >> Um, up next, I'd like to invite uh, Commissioner Reinard and Kate Hefernon, the deputy director of human services to the podium. Thank Thank you, Commissioner Gamash to uh and county board. I am here to recognize the a couple of our human services staff and then I'll be back up to recognize others. I'm sorry, apologies for the delay. I just had a list that was in a different order. Um so my first recognition is for Linda Evavald. She's been here for 40 years. She has uh previously worked in economics assistance as an eligibility specialist and she is now an election judge. She's retired from from economic assistance. And Linda Evavald was a dedicated and compassionate team member. Linda was always ready to support her co-workers and very responsive to her clients. And through her deep involvement in community activities, Linda connected her clients to valuable resources. We also appreciate her willingness to serve her community as an election judge. [Applause] Congratulations. [Applause] All right. I'd like to recognize Lori Benson, uh, supervisor in social services. Uh, Lori has been an exceptional colleague through her 30 years, 35 years of dedicated service to Anoka County Social Services. And in her current role as adult protection intake supervisor, she leads with compassion, professionalism, and grace. and her calm presence and her great sense of humor and positive spirit make her a pleasure to work with. We deeply appreciate all that she brings to our team. [Applause] [Applause] Now you're good. Yep. Thank you so much, Commissioner Rinard. Um, up next, I'd like to welcome Commissioner Meisner to um up front and center to present the next board. All right. Now, we'd like to recognize Kelly Sabbo, senior probation officer in corrections. Uh, Kelly's 30 years of service with the corrections department is highlighted by her commitment to public safety and her unwavering support of guiding the clients we serve towards positive change. Kelly Kelly's perseverance, integrity, and expertise has lasting contributions to Anoka County and the corrections department and the clients serve. Uh she is currently working with our juvenile court unit guiding the court by writing predispositional reports and providing recommendations. She has also served youth and families by maintaining a juvenile case load, working with complex adult substance abuse disorder cases and enhanced treatment program and supervising an adult female specific case load. Congratulations on this accomplishment, Kelly, and thank you for your commitment. [Applause] A long way off. All [Applause] right. Now, we'd like to recognize Kathy Marillo, supervisor in public assistance. Um, she's an economic assistance and, uh, Kathy has been a dependable employee who can always be counted on to support her team, peers, and the public. She consistently meets goals and deadlines, often exceeding expectations. Kathy's extensive knowledge and history with public assistance programs are in invaluable assets to both our customers and our employees. [Applause] [Applause] Thank you so much, Commissioner Meiser. Awesome. Uh, and now I'd like to welcome Chair Gamash uh to present the next sports for human services. All right, our next awardee is Dixie Helps. Dixie has 30 years of experience and she has seen it all, handled it all, and is truly a walking encyclopedia of children's mental health services in Anoka County. Dixie knows the resources, the systems, and the people. and if she doesn't have the answer, she knows exactly who to call. She played a key role in creating our children's mental health resource guide, which many of us rely on daily. She's also the kind of person who doesn't just close a case and move on. She keeps the door open, offering support to families, and even after their case is closed. Dixie is wise, resourceful, and always willing to share what she knows. Thank you, Dixie, for everything you do and for doing it with such heart, humor, and humility. [Applause] [Applause] All right, next we have Jod Nelson. Jod's a senior social worker in developmental disabilities and social services. Jod has dedicated her career to ensuring children receive the protection, support, and advocacy they deserve. Her calm presence, deep knowledge, and unwavering compassion have made her a trusted resource for families and colleagues alike. Jody [Applause] [Applause] Now we have Peggy Wesllo, senior social worker from child protection in social services. Peggy is a shining example of education, of dedication, compassion in the field of social work and children and family services. She served in Noa County families when they've been at their most vulnerable and challenging time in life with unwavering commitment. I feel like we already recognize Peggy though. >> Okay, I'm sorry. My list is in completely different order. Okay. Known for her kindness, generosity, and work ethic, Peggy has touched countless lives through her empa empathetic approach and commitment to helping families heal and find resiliency. Her colleagues and the community alike recognize her as a pillar of strength and reliability and really appreciate how Peggy's Peggy always ensures that her team is well well fed with always bringing and sharing yummy snacks and treats. [Applause] [Applause] Wonderful. Thank you uh so much, Cherash and Kate Hefernon. Uh now I'd like to invite Commissioner Jeepson and uh VJ Nervane uh chief information officer to the podium. Thank you chair and the commissioners. I'm here to recognize Craig Nola. Um today um Craig Nola balances his b love for Disney and thrill for motorcycle rides with his serious business of cyber security. uh for 30 years his level headedness, integrity and collaborative leadership style have quietly protected Anoka County resources and all of us. Here is he's a proof that you can be both hard and the firewall of our organization. Um I'm so honored Craig to be uh working with you and you being part of Anoka County. Thank you and congratulations. [Applause] [Applause] Wonderful. Thank you so much, Commissioner Jetson and VJ. Uh, next up, I'd like to welcome Commissioner Schulty and Anopa County Sheriff Brad Weise. All right. Thank you, chair, commissioners. Uh, actually the person we're acknowledging had a family matter, was unable to attend this morning. Um, but that said, it's important, I think, to speak a few words about him and his work that he's done for the residents of Anoka County. Uh, Sergeant Tim Smith uh works in the jail, so he's a supervisor in the jail. It's a tough environment and as his direct supervisor wrote that Sergeant Smith is a hard worker and is reliable. He approaches a very challenging work environment with integrity and compassion. Truly the mantra of the jail is to return people back to the community better than how they arrived. And uh Sergeant Smith is definitely committed to that at all levels. Uh he is supportive of the staff and the troops feel that and they acknowledge it. They acknowledge it. Both him as a union steward as a board member for law enforcement labor services, which we appreciate. We want a good working environment for our staff. Tim is a tell it like it is guy and I know that. I've known him for a long time. He'll tell you the straight truth whether you like hearing it or not, which um is nice to have in an environment like that because his goal is always to have people be better, the staff be better than what they were before. So, um, in his absence, I guess I I want to accept this award in his honor or whatever, but he's given 30 years to the citizens of an Oakreek County, and he definitely deserves recognition for that. So, thank you. [Laughter] [Applause] Wonderful. Thank you so much, Sheriff. Uh, I would like to now welcome Joe McFersonson, uh, Chief Officer of Transportation and County Engineering. >> Yeah, good morning, Mr. Chair, members of the board. So, it's my honor to introduce Bill Howard, also probably better known as Goldie to his friends and colleagues. So, with that, he's uh given us 30 years of his career, which we truly appreciate. I want to read something that his uh supervisors wrote for him. So from day one, he's been a cornerstone of our team. His positive attitude, uh good smelling cologne, and unwavering commitment and genuine team spirit have made a long lasting impression on everyone who's had the pleasure of working with him. I may have adlib there a little bit. Bill is the kind of person who lifts others up. He's always ready to lend a hand, whether it's helping a colleague or volunteering in the community. Uh for from supporting the sheriff's office open house, which just took place about a month ago, to uh driving the follow truck for the Special Olympics truck convoy. You do an exceptional job, Bill. So, congratulations. [Applause] [Applause] Wonderful. Thank you, uh, Commissioner Schulty and Joe. Uh, last but certainly not least, I'd like to welcome uh the library director, Colleen Hopner, up to the podium. Um, and although the honore is unable to be with us today, Colleen would like to share a few words. >> Thank you, Mr. Chair, commissioners, I'm really excited to be here to celebrate. Last but not least, um, as um, Kelly said, we're celebrating Vivian Fish for her 40 years with an county libraries. She served at several several of our branches as you may um realize after 40 years um helping out many um patrons. Um she currently serves as the library assistant at the Centennial Library and we are so grateful for her work, her passion, her kindness she shows to her teammates and the patrons that come to the library. She's impacted many people. Her claim to fame is making sure that everyone that walks in the library is said hello and a smile. Um she's a very quiet um but mighty small and mighty uh woman that has really um made many contributions over the years and we thank her for her time. So when she listens to this later I just want her to know how much we appreciate all that she's done and continues to do for the library. Thanks Vivian. [Applause] >> Wonderful. Thank you so much Colleen. So, as we close this special, uh, recognition event, um, I really want to thank each honore for being here today, um, and just for your incredible dedication and service to the county. It really means a lot. So, thank you. Uh, and also, uh, after this whole event is done, we still have some food and beverage out there. So, please feel free to eat that up so we don't have to bring it back downstairs. So, uh, but thank you again. It really means a lot. And uh with that I will turn it back over to uh chair uh Gash. Thank you. >> Let's see what's he doing. Hey, there we go. Um thank you everyone for joining us today. Uh really appreciate I was thinking uh when people were talking about 45 years and 35 and 30 years. 45 years ago was 1980. And that really kind of makes you think a little differently about uh um how far back that seems to be, but it's still all the people that were here look so great. I mean, they look young. Apparently, for anyone looking for a job in Anoka County, you can see that after 30, 35, 40 years, nothing. People still look as good as they did when they were 25. So, in closing, I would just like to add uh that we are incredibly fortunate to have so many longtime loyal employees in Anoka County. Uh your breath of knowledge is so impressive and it's incredible to realize you represent so many years of Anoka County history and expertise. So, I want to thank you again for your service. Uh this is always one of the great events of the year. I'm glad we are able to keep doing this. um because it's kind of fun to see how many people are here and see the smiling faces and like I said, everybody looks so dang young. Um it's just nice to to have you here and I know that the board um would like to I'm sure say a few words as well. So I will I know they're politicians but I will open this up to the board for anybody else has a comment. >> Commissioner Schulty. >> Mr. Chair, thank you. Um, it's truly an honor and privilege to serve in this role for our constituents, but beyond that, for our employees here to NOA County, it's truly an honor to work for you. Um, you do such a fabulous job for us. You make us look good, and that's uh for speaking for myself, that's not always easy to do. So, thank you. Thank you for your work. Thank you for your years of service whether it's your first year or your 40th or 45th year. Thank you. Thank you each and every one of you. It truly is appreciated. >> Anyone else? Commissioner Brainer. >> Oh, thank you. Yeah. Just not to repeat everything, but it's always such a fun day to see this room packed and give us the opportunity to really thank those employees that have been here for so long and encourage the employees that haven't been around that as long, but keep up the good work and we so appreciate your work and everything you do for the residents. It's really um committed service that each one of you do and we appreciate you very much. So, thank you, >> Mr. Runner. >> Yeah, just a couple words. Um, so employees are everything. Um, I've been in business for almost 40 years now, and you know, over the years, you know, they are what stand up the companies that I have. And so, when I got to Noa County was actually incredibly impressed with the talent that um, Anoka County has and continues to hire. I just want to say um, amazing people that work here and call Anoka County their home for their career. So, especially the ones that are, you know, 45 years, that's incredible. >> Commissioner Jeffson, I think Commissioner. >> Yeah. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Uh, so much um day, but to do justice for the time and energy, the blood, sweat, and tears that you've put into your decades of service to this community. And it is service to this community because it is public service. and your servant hearts and your willingness to come in day day in day out is is absolutely seen. Um, and I recognize you. I see you and I appreciate so much the amazing talent that is in this room and outside these walls. Um, it's it's amazing when we go to different meetings throughout the state, throughout other counties. Um, people always compliment me specifically on the level of expertise and the professionalism and the integrity that this group and this body has. Um, and that's something that I take deep pride in. Even though I've done this for only two and a half years, every day, every week, month, you're just hearing how stellar this staff is. And even though we're only recognizing those who have been here for 30 plus years, gosh, we'd be here all day if it was all all staff. uh five years, 10 years, but um just just know that even though this is a special day, we see you, we hear you, we appreciate you so so very much all the 364 other days of the year. >> Commissioner Meiser, >> thank you, Mr. Chair. Uh well, ditto to everything that my colleagues have said, and I I guess I will just end it in terms of, you know, this is one day out of the calendar year, which is really great and fun. Um, as a commissioner though, I really am committed to do my part. You guys are partners. So, as issues come up, I do my best just to educate and support your work and um try to tell the public, you know, the challenges that you may have because from the public facing side, they they do experience a lot of challenges. That is not necessarily the fault of the staff per se, but they might experience it that way. So, my job as a commissioner is to again kind of educate and support that. the rest of the 364 days a year. So, thank you. >> Thank you again. And as they indicated, there is some food still out there. And I'm sure many of you want to hold on for the committee of the whole meetings that we will be going for. But I'll give you a few minutes to to head out and get back to work and do whatever you need to do for the day. But thank you again. [Applause] They're nice. They are nice. >> Dismiss. Dismiss. Joe, you can go too if you want. Really? You can go too. >> Someone's got to stay out of 30 days right there. >> Pretty apparent. All right. >> If we could uh just get the back door. There we go. >> We said, >> "Hey, D." Yeah. D, you want to get that back door? >> Is my mic on? >> There it is. >> There we go. All right, we'll move down to item number seven is committee of the whole recommendations. Uh 7A is management from September 23rd. Um Commissioner Meisner. >> Uh thank you, Mr. Chair. The management know but anyone may at mandy meisner anakmn.gov. So on excuse me on the report today isformational items. So this is basically a recap of uh what had happened. So we had a presentation by uh Steph badimer about the Minnesota paid leave. So Minnesota paid leave does come into effect January 1st of 2026. So this board did have to make some timely decisions in regards to how to handle that. It is the law and employers must and two kind of options were the state plan or going uh with a different route. Anoka County did decide to go with Met Life because of the uh advantages there and that carried on to the full board and was uh ratified at the last board meeting. And then the otherformational items which also carried to the board on September 23rd was A through D. These are all contracts related to either directly or peripherally for the Minnesota paid leave motion and law that comes into place. And with that, that completes my report. >> Thank you, Commissioner. We'll move to the management report from 107. >> And Commissioner Meiser. >> Oh, yes. Thank you. Oops. and we met please on Tuesday, October 7th at 2:45 in this building. I'll make a note that the reason that the committee of the whole met at a different time was because this morning we or many of us were at the Anoka Chamber area breakfast event uh to recognize and honor Pete Turk who is retiring after a very long tenure in his role. So that is the reason that we shifted that. Um there were no public comments at that meeting either. I did not receive any via email. As always, anyone may at mandy.mmyisner anoka countymn.gov. So before us today on the consent uh slate are two items. This is in regards to the 2026 retiree Medicare supplement insurance health and prescription coverages. This is uh item A contract C 0000008079 with Blue Cross Blue Shield for the group of Medicare advantage plan and also B providing the county contrib contribution as calculated in the in noa county personnel rules and regulations. So this represents uh approximately 1,000 people that are retirees. uh there was a lengthy discussion in terms of just health care things are changing the prices are going up dramatically. So this was a solution to um deal with that and then also a a very good actually came came to a very good percentage. So thank you for staff for working really hard for the retirees making sure that they're covered without too much of adjustment really. So I will go ahead and move that. Uh A and B. >> We have a motion. Do I have a second? >> Second. >> Moved by Commissioner uh Meisner. Second by Commissioner Schulty. Any discussion or questions? Seeing none, this a roll call vote. >> Commissioner Reiner. >> Hi. >> Commissioner. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Schulty. >> Hi. >> Mr. Jeepson. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Meisner. >> I >> Mr. Brassstead. >> I. >> And that passes unanimously. >> Andal or? >> No. Nope. With that, that concludes my report. >> All right, then we've got uh let's see, back to the agenda here. Sorry about that. >> Okay, move to item C. Uh, Commissioner Brad and public safety. >> Thank you, Mr. Chair. The public safety committee met on October 7th, and we have a couple items here for approval today. The first is related to a new correctional health care provider and hybrid model for the ina county jail. Um, A is contract C 0011882, a correctional medical direction contract with the Will Cox Group for a maximum of $995,000 to provide medical direction to three correctional facilities 24 hours a day for a term of January 1st, 2026 through December 31st, 2026 with automatic renewals for two additional one-year terms beginning January 1st, 2027. The second contract is C000011878, a temporary nursing contract with JK medical staffing for an anticipated cost of $100,000 with staff staffing to be used as needed to provide temporary nursing services with the term beginning when the contract is approved by the county board and continuing until December 31st, 2026. 6 with an automatic renewal for two additional one-year terms beginning January 1st, 2027, unless terminated earlier. Then we have contract C0011879, which is a jail mental health contract with Canvas Health for a maximum of $150,000 with a term of January 1st, 2026 through December 31st, 2027 with an option to renew for an additional two twoyear terms. and then the new full-time equivalent staff to transition medical uh correctional medical care away from the AC to include uh there's 22 positions listed there from nurse uh six nurse grade uh 36 a nurse manager um and then in the jail administrative assistants licensed practical nurse uh nurse nurse, an RN jail supervisor, a jail and nurse manager. Do you want me to go on to number two or you want? That's a big one. I'm kind of thinking you might want to take that all in one. >> Let me do that. We'll take that all at at one time. Do I have a motion on that? >> I'll move that. >> Do I have a second? >> Second. >> It's been moved by Commissioner Brastead, seconded by Commissioner Jeepson. I know Bill is here. So, I was gonna >> Sorry, Mr. Chair. Bill Jacobson, chief deputy with the sheriff's office. I was just notified by email that the Canvas Health contract um there was an error in the maximum amount, the correct maximum amount is 160,000, not 150,000. Okay. >> I wanted to make that correction on the record before you all voted. So, >> thank you. I appreciate that. So, that >> just amend it. >> I will amend my motion. >> Okay. The maximum is 160,000 now. And second holds. Okay. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Um are there any other question? This is a pretty big thing before we vote. So, Commissioner Meis, >> I know, thank you, Mr. Ju just comments and we did have a really thorough discussion and again I this is a heavy lift to get all of this organized. I I am personally really pleased to see this hybrid to see public health nurses back in the mix. Um, so just uh excitement and gratitude for this. Um, and then and thank you. And then I guess too just for the the public's edification. So the the maximum doesn't mean necessarily we're going to spend that much amount, but that is the ceiling. So we will not spend more than now 160,000. Thank you. >> Thank you, Commissioner Mr. Schulty. >> Yes, we did have a robust conversation about this at our public safety committee of the whole and uh looking at this financially taking on 22 FTE caused some eyebrows to be raised instantly by a number of us uh and rightfully so. However, comparing the numbers compared to what we pay AC or previous contractors, uh, or looking to the future, what we'd be paying a new contractor, whatever it may be, uh, this is a cheaper route on the surface and hopefully deep down in this ends up being a cheaper route. Certainly, we have more control and that as you look across the state, what's happening in all jails, having control becomes paramount. So, I think this is the right move. I think this county board has recognized the importance of controlling the jail. And I think uh I think this is the right move. I think we're doing not only fiscally responsible things, but I think this is also the right thing to deal with turmoil in the jail. So, I think I thank you all for your work on this. Not just the elected officials, the sheriff included, the county attorney included, uh but staff. This has been a lot of work. a lot of work for uh corrections, a lot of work for human services, and certainly for public safety. So, thank everybody for your work on this. >> Anyone else? >> Commissioner Miner, >> just a couple comments. Um, what I liked about the contract and doing it this way is um it uh provides the proper incentives for hiring the right people. And that was one of the biggest problems that we had is the vendors that we had um were not getting the right people in place. and um and this does provide the right incentives and it does it uh more efficiently and inexpensively. So um you know just from a an employment um outlook at it, it's it's the right it's the right construct to have. So I very much support it. >> Yeah, I agree. This is uh something that I we were looking at for a while and it was it was good that we got it done and got it set up for next year. Um, so the this is a roll call vote. >> Commissioner Gamash, >> I. >> Commissioner Schulty, >> hi. >> Commissioner Jeepson, >> I. >> Commissioner Meisner, >> I. >> Commissioner Braad, >> I. >> Commissioner Reiner. >> All right. And it passes unanimously. We'll move to item number two. Then, >> Commissioner Braided. uh contract C 0011848, the memorandum of understanding for school resource services between Legacy Christian Academy and the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. Legacy Christian Academy will pay $141,992 plus any additional compensation pursuant to the agreement with the term from August 1st, 2025 to May 31st, 2026, renewable each year unless terminated. And I'll move that. >> Do I have a second? >> Second. Moved by Commissioner Brassstead, seconded by Commissioner Jeepson. Any discussion? I'm hearing none. This a roll call vote. >> Commissioner Schulty. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Jeepson. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Meisner. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Braad. >> I. >> Commissioner Riner. >> Hi. >> Commissioner Gomesh. >> I. >> And that passes unanimously. Any um updates? Commissioner Brassstead. >> That completes my report today. Thank you, Mr. Chair. >> Thank you. And we'll move down to transportation and parks report. And first one on the agenda is the consent item from Highway Commissioner Jeepson. >> Uh thank you, Mr. Chair. There are five items on the consent agenda for today. Uh the first two resolutions pertain to the same project loca located at Bunker Lake Boulevard and Naples Street in the city of Ham Lake. Uh in partnership with the city of Ham Lake and Noa County received federal funds to construct a new single lane roundabout at this intersection. Our project team is currently developing a preliminary layout for the construction including concrete curb and gutter grading aggregate base signage and other improvements to address safety concerns and improve traffic operations. Uh to make sure that all these necessary improvements can be accomplished uh we will need to acquire right-of-way permanent easements and or temporary easements. So resolution 2025 TR40 is authorizing the right-of-way plat preparation while resolution 2025 TR41 is authorizing the acquisition of that rightway. Uh construction is slated to begin in 2028. Uh next is a joint powers agreement with the city of Now then for reconstruction of Bow Street between 181st Avenue and Viking Boulevard. In partnership with Now Then, we hired WSB to develop construction plans and to include a full roadway reconstruction, 8 foot shoulders, right and left turn lanes at warranted intersections, and drainage improvements. Uh, contract C0011437 describes each agency's cost and maintenance responsibilities associated with that project. The project is scheduled to be advertised for bid this December with constructions to begin uh next spring. Uh the next item is a request to enter into contract C0011868 with T2 utility engineers in the amount of 165,789 for the subsurface utility engineering services for the intersections for intersection improvements in the city of Blaine. Uh due to the upcoming trunk highway 65 project that we will start next spring um in partnership with Mandot and the city of Blaine County is advancing intersection improvements at 109th in Rison Road and 109th Interament Players Parkway. There's a lot there's a lot of work that will need to be done uh to be completed in that area to address uh the current and increasing traffic volumes due to trunk highway 65 construction. uh subsurface utility engineering services are necessary to accurately identify and locate underground utilities. This is a proactive step uh that will help reduce construction delays and avoid potential utility conflicts during design and construction. Uh the final item on the consent agenda is the recommendation to enter into contract C0011908 which is a three-year leasing program with Kamasu uh Financial Limited Partnership in the amount of $27,000 900. Each year Anoka County Transportation leases these front loaders uh to support the snow and ice control program. For these three years, we will be leasing three frontend loaders uh which will be stationed at Arun Lake, one at our St. Francis, and the final at the Lino Lakes maintenance facilities. Uh the loaders will load salt into plow trucks, mix dry salt with ice control additives, and remove large amounts of snow that build up throughout the season, particularly on bridges. As with most things, the costs for leasing uh the front loaders have steadily increased over time, but has significantly increased from last year into uh next year. To add context, we leased these three front loaders uh this this past season from Kamasu uh for $3,750 per unit. The newly estimated rates for this coming season range from 400, excuse me, 4,650 to 5,750 per unit. By extending the length of the lease, uh we um commit to only paying $3,850, which is only a $100 difference from this past season. And with that, Mr. Chair, I will offer up these five items on the consent agenda for approval. Thank you, Commissioner. Do I have a second? >> Second. >> It's been moved by Commissioner um Jeepson, second by Commissioner Schulty. Um as indicated, there was a lot of good discussion on a number of these issues as well. Um and um glad to see that we're able to get that three-year lease going. Um even though Joe, just behind you, the little guy really said it well when they when he let out that little Yeah, it was pretty pretty tough to take, but thank you. Um, any other discussion hearing? None. There's a roll call vote. >> Commissioner Jeepson, >> I. >> Commissioner Meisner, >> I. >> Commissioner Brastad, >> I. >> Commissioner Reiner, >> I. >> Commissioner Gamash, >> I. >> Commissioner Schulty, >> I. >> And that passes unanimously. Commissioner Jeepson, are there anyformational items? >> Uh, yeah, just a couple points I wanted to mention. Um uh there are a number of joint power agreements that our county engineer has entered into with local uh cities in Ramsey County regarding various projects that have already been approved and are underway. Uh I also wanted to mention that our county engineer Jer McFersonson and Commissioner Gamash and I uh attended a joint meeting with the seven county metro with the association of Minnesota counties and Micah the uh Minnesota inner county agency our partners through them that we are members of and we are collaborating to be better partners uh to our state legislators educating and informing them on all the good work that we have done are planning to do and currently doing within our communities. uh we do great work within our counties and within our city boundaries and in partnership with one another and during this past legislative session it was clear that we need to connect with our legislators a little differently so that they can see that too. So with that that concludes my transportation report. >> Thank you Commissioner Gypson. We'll move down to parks and Commissioner Reiner. >> All right. Thank you Mr. Chair. Um don't have any action items for you today but I will talk for a little bit about our amazing parks department and some updates that we have. Uh first of all, I'll start with um in Cordiac Park in Commissioner Meisner's district, we've got a beautiful new pavil pavilion that was falling apart. Uh we've been slowly going through the county and the pavilions that are in our parks. Um they were uh built um years ago with wood construction and um we're redoing that now with metal construction. So um clearly we'll get at least 50 years out of that one. Uh looks great. Um and speaking of parks, um with the great weather that we've had, we've had just a lot of residents um flocking to the uh parks and enjoying them and our numbers are are well over last year as far as people just visiting. Uh I want to talk a little bit about Heritage Lab in the great city of Lo. Um not a lot of people know about Heritage Lab. It um it rests on the west shoreline of Peltier Lake in Lo. Um can't remember how many acres it is. must be 100 acres. Um, but it's a land that the uh county acquired uh probably 50 years ago and it's developed into kind of a learning center. Um, it's a place where uh this year over 2,000 uh young uh students came to, you know, learn and um every year we have a different theme there. Uh this year was early Minnesota. So, we were founded in 1858 and the um little learning pods that they have throughout the property um are basically the first couple of decades uh since the birth of our uh state. And so, and some of those little learning pods and each one is outside and separate and very unique uh really neat property. Um some of the topics um in early Minnesota was a pioneering naturalist, uh the first Minnesota infantry regiment in the Civil War, uh trade crafts of the era, Civil War medicine, uh popular music of the era, Dakota War of 1862, and more. Um like I said, great property. If um anyone ever has a chance to visit it, um it's it's one of the great properties of our uh county parks. I do want to mention that we have a new uh recreation facility supervisor uh Nick Melsha. Uh he worked for us for a few years and then uh was um applied for and put in that position. And then I'll top it off by just talking about uh Shaman Golf. Um continues to be a great success. We had a fantastic year out there and um it's still open. So if you want to swing the clubs a little bit uh make a tea time, you can still uh get around and out there. So, and I'll just wrap that up and hand it back to you, Mr. Chair. >> Thank you, Commissioner Reiner. And speaking of Shamany, I played there Sunday. It was a little windy, but it was still a beautiful day and I was out there in shorts. So, that's that's that's good still in October. >> And how'd you shoot? >> Uh, little over 100. So, uh, but it was great. It's in great shape. I mean, we go through that period of time in the in the um fall or the late summer to ariate everything, but you didn't know the greens were smooth. Little little too fast in some places for me, but we're smooth. So, it was a fun day. And yes, we are going to try to stay open as long as the weather cooperates. So, get get a good tea time, folks. Move down to item number eight, which is other committee reports. And we have the internal audit report and commissioner Schulty. >> Thank you, Mr. Chair. Um, this isformational, but I will share is this is not a committee of the whole. Um, there was a human services social services limit audit of third-party service providers. uh and our internal audit auditor did that audit and those prominent third-party service providers uh came back that are uh our our departments uh were found to be functioning as intended. Everything came back fine. There was one minor issue that is being addressed and that will be taken care of and that was simply just a matter of uh maintaining educational certificates or college transcripts of the third party uh providers. Um that was minor. Uh we also had a verbal report on other areas of audit work and that concluded our day's work and that concludes my report. >> Thank you, Commissioner Schulty. And we'll move down then to Sorry about that. Okay. Item number nine, consider acknowledging that the county board has received a copy of the proposed city of Ramsay's tax increment financing, otherwise known as TIFF district for the following purposes. A, reviewing the proposed tax increment financing district number 19, uh, located in development district 1. and B submitting comments on the tax increment financing district to the city in lie of the traditional 30day comment period. Um we're just taking some information or >> uh you just the requirement is to uh to acknowledge it. Um you can't really say no. Um but uh kind of from a summary perspective uh what's uh uh nice about this is it's an expansion of a business. It's coupled with other uh types of financing tools to limit the amount of tiff. So from that perspective, uh um they are they're branching out, not necessarily just looking at tax increment to get this across the finish line, but it was a business that expanded in another state. Um they've kind of regrouped, kind of laid the slate clean, and now they're looking to expand now in Ramsey. So that's a brief summary. >> Mr. Chair, I would I would move that we accept and acknowledge Ramsey's tax increment financing district. >> Do I have a second? >> Second. been moved by Commissioner Schulty, second by Commissioner Meisner. Any comments? >> Um, all in favor signify by saying I >> opposed. Hearing none, it passes unanimously. If there's nothing else to come before the county board this morning, uh, we are adjourned and we'll check on