News Story

Additional $30 a Day Approved for On-Call Attorney

The board approved $30 a day of additional compensation for the on-call attorney who works with county law enforcement. Prior to this action, this on-call attorney did not receive any additional compensation for working nights and weekends. For more information on this item, click HERE.  

Contract Approved for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors, People with Disabilities 

The board ratified a contract with MnDOT to implement transportation services for enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities. The two-year grant amount is $237,200 with a 20-percent local match. For more information on this item, click HERE.  

Grant Approved for Commute Solutions 

The board approved a subrecipient grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council that allocates funds to the county’s transportation management organization, known as Commute Solutions. The purpose of Commute Solutions is to foster relationships with Anoka County residents, businesses, and agencies and promote alternative transportation options to decrease traffic congestion –– this can include walking, biking, carpooling, vanpooling, teleworking, or taking the bus or train. For more information on this item, click HERE.  

Legislative Platform Approved

Each year, the county approves a legislative platform, which are items to be actively lobbied for at the state level. The board approved this year’s platform, which includes:

• Support revisions to the recently adopted (2023 legislation) Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Vehicle Miles Traveled impact assessment statute.

• Highway 65 Corridor improvements from 81st Avenue in the city of Spring Lake Park to 93rd Avenue in the city of Blaine.

• Support a Bonding request in the amount of S6,750,00 to construct the last remaining trail gap along Rice Creek North Regional Trail in Circle Pines.

• Revise state law to require a primary clinician to sign a death certificate for natural deaths when acting as the decedent's primary clinician.

• Correct the misalignment of revenue streams for License and Passport Services to cover the costs of providing services to the public.

• Support Metropolitan Council reform.

Employment Agreement Approved with Library Assistant Director 

The board approved an employment agreement with Sarah Hawkins, appointing here as assistant library director. This position will manage all centralized library systems including collection department, library procedures, technology advancement, policy management and training. For more information on this item, click HERE.