Anoka County Board Meeting - June 23rd, 2026

The Anoka County Board held a meeting on June 23, 2026, during which multiple procurement and contracting matters were addressed across various committees. Key procurement actions included approval of contracts for forensic neuropathology consultations with the University of Iowa Diagnostics Laboratory, extension of the Blaine Household Hazardous Waste Facility lease with Veolia Technical Solutions for $67,187.26, and several Human Services contracts such as fraud prevention investigative services with the Sheriff's Office and psychological evaluations for offenders. The Transportation and Parks Committee approved several resolutions and awarded contracts related to highway improvements, right-of-way acquisitions, and road reconstruction projects totaling over $1 million, including contracts to Park Construction and New Look Contracting Inc. Additionally, the board approved a tentative labor agreement with Teamsters Local 320 representing the library bargaining unit and passed a resolution supporting opportunity zone submissions to encourage business development in underserved areas. The meeting also included discussions on grant funding, performance measurement programs, and upcoming public hearings on park ordinances affecting hunting regulations. All motions related to procurement and contracts were passed unanimously or with full consent.