Anoka County Board Meeting - September 8th, 2026

The Anoka County Board held a meeting on September 8, 2026, where they approved regular claims over $500 and purchase card claims for the period ending August 22, 2026. The board also approved minutes from the previous meeting and passed a resolution proclaiming September as Workforce Development Month in Anoka County, recognizing the county's Job Training Center for receiving two awards from the Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards. Significant procurement-related actions included the approval of a $154,587 contract with Alliant Engineering for design and environmental services related to traffic signal reconstruction and ADA improvements on Lake Drive, as well as joint powers agreements with the cities of Blaine and Andover for traffic control system installations. Additionally, the board authorized projects and grant agreements totaling approximately $3.5 million through the Metropolitan Council's Regional Parks and Trails appropriations, including funding for Bunker Beach wave pool equipment and park redevelopment. A contract with Xcel Energy and the city of Fridley for the Rice Creek West Trail reconstruction was also approved. The meeting included updates on transportation projects and a resolution acknowledging the Linwood Fire Association's intention to conduct gambling activities for fundraising. No new budget proposals or major policy changes affecting procurement were discussed.