Anoka County Board Meeting - September 22, 2026

The Anoka County Board meeting held on September 22, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of contracts for medical examiner transportation services and joint powers agreements with neighboring counties for death investigations and autopsy services. The board also approved a joint powers agreement with the city of Columbus for property assessment services through 2030. Transportation-related contracts were approved for highway right-of-way acquisition and reconstruction projects, including Flamingo Street Northwest and 40th Avenue Northeast, as well as a professional services contract with WSB for the Minnesota Tech Corridor area. The board appointed Daryl Olsen as assistant director of facilities management and construction. Budget discussions focused on the proposed 2027 property tax levy, set at a 7.95% increase, and a $600,000 public safety levy to fund a new public safety data system. The board emphasized workforce retention and managing increased operational costs, including overtime and data requests. Several resolutions were passed unanimously, including proclamations for domestic violence awareness month and pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. The meeting also recognized donations and approved purchases for public safety equipment, including mobile radio laptops and emergency communications building projects.