Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, August 26, 2025
Approval of claims over $500
Approval of August 12th board meeting minutes
Recognition of Shane Sheets (MMEO) presidency for IACME
Facility Management contracts (Vinco, Northland Mechanical)
Lobbyist contract approvals (Fagray Drinker, Ward Inus)
Human Services funding and grants
Community Corrections grant for YMCA EXERT program
Job Training Center grants (Adult career services, YouthBuild)
Public Health cannabis and substance use prevention
SCORD grant contracts for municipal recycling
Sheriff office contract with Ham Lake
Anoka County Crime Prevention Coalition donation to SWAT
Auto theft prosecution grants
Transportation funding applications (Highway Freight, TED/TEDI)
Bridge replacement on Rum River Boulevard
Anoka Conservation District revetment project
Missing Link Trail redesign and rerouting
2026 self-insured health insurance renewals and plan design
Full Document Analysis
Votes (6)
Acceptance of regular claims paid over $500
Moved by Commissioner Brass · Seconded by Commissioner Schulty
Approval of August 12th board meeting minutes
Moved by Commissioner Schulty · Seconded by Commissioner Meisner
Approval of consent agenda items (facilities and lobbyists)
Moved by Commissioner Heinrich · Seconded by Commissioner Reiner
Approval of Human Services consent agenda items 1-6
Moved by Commissioner Meisner · Seconded by Commissioner Jeepson
Approval of Public Safety consent agenda
Moved by Commissioner Schulty · Seconded by Commissioner Heinrich
Approval of Transportation and Parks consent items
Moved by Commissioner Jeepson · Seconded by Commissioner Reiner
Notable Quotes (2)
A lot of this this achievement would not be possible without, of course, our board of commissioners, Midwest Medical Examiner's Office staff.
Rates across the board, whether it's homeowners insurance or automobile insurance and health insurance have skyrocketed.
People (4)
Shane SheetsDirector of Midwest Medical Examiner's OfficeElected as president of the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (2025-2027).
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Elected as president of the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (2025-2027).
“I think it's incredible because we're going to have direct access in Noa County will to the latest advancements in forensic medicine.”
On the benefits of his new IACME role to Anoka County.
Commissioner ReinerLead Commissioner for Medical Examiner's OfficePresented the recognition of Shane Sheets and medical examiner office achievements.
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Presented the recognition of Shane Sheets and medical examiner office achievements.
“Out of 2,000 nationwide, only 10 have that accreditation and we are one of them.”
Commenting on the MMEO's national accreditation status.
Commissioner JeepsonCommissionerOversaw facilities and transportation reports.
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Oversaw facilities and transportation reports.
“I would take Minnesota March over Vegas July any day.”
Discussing the upcoming medical examiner symposium.
Commissioner MeisnerCommissionerPresented Human Services reports and Naloxone training details.
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Presented Human Services reports and Naloxone training details.
“We are now up to 25. Some of them every single library the public may go in and grab a free Nlloxxone kit.”
Reporting on the expansion of opioid access points.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (4)
- August 12th, 2025: Board meeting, Facilities Management committee meeting
- August 19th, 2025: Human Services committee meeting
- September 23rd, 2025: Sheriff's Office open house
- March 1st, 2026: IACME symposium in Minnesota
Ordinances & Resolutions (6)
Accepting Minnesota housing funding for family homeless prevention.
Accepting donation from Anoka County Crime Prevention Coalition for SWAT.
Accepting grant for auto theft prosecutors and training.
Grant application for Highway Freight Program (intersection improvements).
Grant application for MnDOT TED/TEDI programs.
Authorizing contract for replacement of bridge 02535.