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Key outcomes

- Approval of minutes: The board approved minutes from the March 25, 2025 County Board meeting. Motion moved by Commissioner Schulte and seconded by Commissioner Heinrich; voice vote passed unanimously.

- Chair’s resolution: The board unanimously approved a resolution proclaiming April as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (see separate article).

- Committee of the Whole (Management) travel requests: The board approved travel requests A through F for various employee trainings covering IT, libraries, human services, corrections and related areas. Motion moved by Commissioner Meisner and seconded by Commissioner Schulte; roll call vote: all present voted aye; the motion passed unanimously.

- Parks consent contracts (approved as a slate):
• Contract amendment C0010670A — Bolton & Menk (cultural resource monitoring and reconstruction at Banfield Lock Historic House Foundation, Fridley) — $23,452 (amendment amount).
• Contract amendment C0009338B — TKDA (additional professional engineering services for Bunker Hills water and sewer project) — $30,000 (amendment amount).
• Contract C0011483 — Dunaway Construction (restoration at Rice Creek Compost site, Lino Lakes) — $117,835.06.
• Contract C0011459 — Bituminous Roadways (Mississippi River Trail / Renwick Trail reconstruction, Ramsey) — $2,044,064.90.
Motion to approve the slate by Commissioner Jepsen, second by Commissioner Meissner; roll call vote unanimous among present commissioners.

- Transportation consent and grants:
• Resolution 2025 TR 13 — Authorize Anoka County to enter contract with MnDOT for the Local Bridge Replacement Program; MnDOT awarded $3,400,000 for pedestrian trail improvements along 40th Avenue Bridge over the BNSF Railway in Fridley. Construction expected to begin April 14, 2025 and complete in spring 2026.
• Contract C00115–6 — Award to North Valley Incorporated for the 2025 countywide overlay program — $7,672,796.07. The bid came approximately $1,200,000 below the engineer’s estimate.
Motion by Commissioner Jepsen, second by Commissioner Heinrich; roll call vote unanimous among present commissioners.

- Advertisement for bids: The board authorized the county engineer to advertise for bids for reconditioning 109th Avenue between Lexington and just west of Sunset Avenue, a project separated from the overlay program because of grading and shoulder additions. Motion moved by Commissioner Jepsen and seconded by Commissioner Meisner; voice vote approved.

- Employment appointment: The board approved an employment agreement appointing Randy Prebill as assistant director for the Public Health and Environmental Services Department effective April 8, 2025. Motion moved by Commissioner Schulte, second by Commissioner Jepsen; roll call vote unanimous among present commissioners.

- Watershed board reappointments: The board reappointed Mary Campbell and Jason Lund to the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers for three-year terms ending May 27, 2028. Motion moved by Commissioner Brasstead, seconded by Commissioner Schulte; voice vote passed unanimously.

Vote context and participation: Roll-call votes listed commissioners by name during multiple items; the meeting record shows unanimous approval on the listed consent and action items with one commissioner absent for illness. No contested or failed motions were recorded in the publicly presented items.

What was not decided: Several informational items and presentations (MMCD briefing, parks operational updates) were presented without board action.

Full roll-call notes and contract numbers are recorded in the county minutes and contract files for reference.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, April 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Anoka County Board approved the March 25 minutes, multiple parks and transportation contracts, a MnDOT bridge grant, an employment appointment and two watershed board reappointments in unanimous votes.","taxTitle","Anoka County, Minnesota","taxId",8864,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6086334,"Anoka County parks to pilot cashless entry at Bunker Beach; water and sewer connection scheduled before summer",217,2729000,2946000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2896886-d0c02152956b8863decabdee390230fe&start=2729&end=2946","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2896886-d0c02152956b8863decabdee390230fe/thumbnail_2729000.jpg","/articles/6086334/Anoka-County/Minnesota/Anoka-County-parks-to-pilot-cashless-entry-at-Bunker-Beach-water-and-sewer-connection-scheduled-before-summer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086334-d01085a673b9f1ce8aebbde2d41531d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162675&Signature=M-o5w-5pOSP2P6ZZfecFveQArKSZCPMoJbH-TwEk8OwgcwZ0qwke~ma8UjMTnbuhMTzihhwaqWHpufh0-CQCSoEduAH~2vW1KQpFHWgEKjdB5JII5ofoO71hwJ8w1Vp-VjtP~dT7FI7kmgeYjhrvmyc6yse7WuP0bkYYRN6rf6TzyADdSyuZjk1b4kl3sNdi9Fsmc7JShQYxwuegGlprgg8Q35OoETDmNe660PfYvBq6hHASJ89qCOeAZIv7rkWK2-hCvxo4eGVkNmWhDKBJAB4FlDDTWOCxpupvxtlwixmO4RnsW~BZx8qBV0b3~x4IwBYrxnI7uos8vGmJqAZrwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Anoka County Parks Director Jeff Perry told the county board on April 7 that the county will pilot a cashless point-of-sale system at Bunker Beach Waterpark for the 2025 season and will complete a water and sewer connection to city utilities before the summer season.

Perry said the pilot will place kiosks outside and inside the park gate that convert cash into debit-card-style cards usable within the park. He emphasized there will be no fees for converting cash to the card and that unused balances will function like a Visa card. “It’s going to really save efficiencies, for staff cash handling, going to the bank, filling the cash stores, counting it at the end of the evening,” Perry said, citing staff-safety and operational benefits.

Perry also reported that county crews will finish the water and sanitary connection to the city of Ramsey (city name redacted in remarks) by Memorial Day weekend so the campgrounds can open and the waterpark can operate on municipal water instead of well and septic. He said most construction tied to other trail and road improvements will occur in the fall to avoid disrupting peak summer operations; Bunker Beach’s scheduled opening day is Saturday, June 7.

Why this matters: The cashless pilot affects park patrons, seasonal employees and concession operations. The water and sewer connection will move park utilities from well and septic to city systems, which county staff said will reduce operational costs and maintenance burdens.

Operational details and outreach: The parks director said the county will provide public information via the Anoka County parks website and Bunker Beach pages as opening day approaches. He noted the water/sewer project completion timeline is intended to permit campground openings for Memorial Day weekend and that trail and road construction tied to Bunker Hills will be communicated in advance to park visitors.

Board response: Commissioners supported the plan and asked for public updates. Commissioner Gamache noted the county’s timing strategy to complete the water connection ahead of the summer season and to do trail construction in fall to minimize disruption.

No vote was required for the cashless pilot or the project status report; the items were presented as informational updates.","Parks officials said the county will pilot cashless point-of-sale at Bunker Beach Waterpark this summer and complete a water and sewer connection in time for Memorial Day weekend; further trail and road work will occur in the fall.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6086339,"Anoka County proclaims April as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, celebrates new ECC facility",382,69000,451000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2896886-d0c02152956b8863decabdee390230fe&start=69&end=451","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2896886-d0c02152956b8863decabdee390230fe/thumbnail_69000.jpg","/articles/6086339/Anoka-County/Minnesota/Anoka-County-proclaims-April-as-National-Public-Safety-Telecommunicators-Week-celebrates-new-ECC-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086339-edd5de3f95edb2de490d9b1811d14f8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162675&Signature=kCgIu9Gh~0QOheg903jCgNL3mB-J0Xc0FiXmyM5PkunpnTvpF3Jcs1e58MRFYSS~xyfwIy8gqOuu9nZYuIxfpjNeD5ZPlWtu5RW6lvoEFCo1HrgVoH5skGj7mkYMn1y3n6q8ipoUi3UMKHlriIXmoyIvaQ1ZXhYgd3gJMwgFoBDGSFSxVQlIdRttxuJbJ2LY79XqRAf06EyVmxPONi7694SRc9TJCzsTqu2OHLuEYiOlwLKNZ1AkcwJub0Dl4c-wAafS83UY6aR4SgaDm878OfHaJzXiqnMcCFEND8cN6n7UAGdyg0IfPYfC89rvWrmIXPgv3Nymr6ZWfRcghrX6dw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Anoka County Board of Commissioners on April 7 unanimously approved a resolution proclaiming April as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and heard remarks about the county’s new emergency communications center.

Commissioner Gamache, chair of the board, introduced the resolution and praised the county’s 9-1-1 staff, saying the telecommunicators “are the first and most critical contact citizens have with emergency services” and noting that Anoka County’s 9-1-1 staff fielded more than 400,000 emergency and non-emergency calls a year with 95% answered in less than 10 seconds.

Carrie Morrissey, director of the Anoka County Emergency Communications Center, thanked the board and commented on the county’s new facility. “We just first wanna thank all of you for our new building,” Morrissey said, referring to the ECC’s new operations space.

Commissioners described the move to the new building as a long-term priority. Commissioner Schulte recalled earlier meetings and said the previous 911 operations had been “down, like, in the cellar in the basement,” and welcomed the improved facility for staff and public safety operations.

The board voted by voice; Chair Gamache called for all in favor, and the resolution passed unanimously. Commissioners congratulated ECC staff on the new facility and recognized the role telecommunicators play in public-safety outcomes such as apprehending criminals, suppressing fires and helping treat patients.

Why this matters: The proclamation is ceremonial but reflects county acknowledgment of 9-1-1 personnel’s operational importance. Commissioners and ECC leadership used the occasion to highlight staffing, response-time metrics and the move from the previous basement location to a dedicated facility.

What the board did not decide: The resolution recognizes telecommunicators and the new facility; it did not authorize additional staffing levels or budget changes during this meeting.","The Anoka County Board unanimously passed a resolution recognizing telecommunicators and heard remarks about a new emergency communications facility from county and ECC leaders.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6086344,"Metropolitan Mosquito Control District warns cattail mosquito spike likely; Anoka County to add treatments and drones",857,583000,1440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2896886-d0c02152956b8863decabdee390230fe&start=583&end=1440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2896886-d0c02152956b8863decabdee390230fe/thumbnail_583000.jpg","/articles/6086344/Anoka-County/Minnesota/Metropolitan-Mosquito-Control-District-warns-cattail-mosquito-spike-likely-Anoka-County-to-add-treatments-and-drones","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086344-56a2aa78cfc6e5e2bbf9597a53bf5ef5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771162675&Signature=KYCNMmG~to0oKGCsv6ze~R8ZzOzccDfTvXXvXVTguGA0xhJNs5rP11ugWvRgL8a4C8IW32d9BbABZe3y6rLsc7kzJiZIqADFjHuBjSJCxweizTArRDR2KtoH4WTE5tVrg1EiAO56DLutsJRegxun~ybSFleldcYaqRmOCd2rpYdOcMJ4tmGQBRRfjf0ZKzmUkqvsPXo6Hs-HuH727ldVu3WVUYmenMfhWRbpATs1MhJ1bTCSc97dWtiWHoj5ySgceOXX9ZmRbp6l8i6NLjd8CfhDwgekm1EqpMMmdh8zOiG3sfSxQrNprCuhzvbJko6JPkPdTjYvLxrGFp4qHzMUog__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District told the Anoka County Board on April 7 that heavy rains last year mean a significant rise in cattail-associated mosquito breeding is likely this summer, and the district is expanding treatments in Anoka County to get ahead of the expected spike.

In a presentation to the board, MMCD Executive Director Daniel Huff and Public Affairs Manager Alex Carlson described how the district monitors and treats mosquitoes across a 2,900-square-mile service area that serves more than 3 million people. Alex Carlson said MMCD focuses on larval surveillance and targeted larval control, using materials he described as “very safe” and specific to mosquito larvae. “Our main active ingredient is BTI, which has been used for decades and and widely shown to only target mosquito larvae,” Carlson said.

Why this matters: Mosquitoes can spread diseases such as West Nile virus, Jamestown Canyon virus and La Crosse encephalitis. MMCD said its surveillance — which includes about 200 traps set weekly from mid-May through September, wetland dip sampling and an on-site lab that tests for West Nile virus — helps target treatments before human outbreaks occur.

MMCD officials said 2024’s extended rains increased cattail-site breeding fourfold compared with the previous year, and that pattern means an above-normal spike of cattail mosquitoes is likely in mid-summer. The district predicted the worst conditions will be away from the urban core and warned cabin-goers and people attending July Fourth gatherings to expect heavier mosquito activity.

Anoka County-specific response: MMCD said it doubled larval inspection acres in Anoka County last year, and this year has added staff, a second drone for the county, and a new field crew supervisor. Daniel Huff said Anoka County has “almost twice as much” mosquito breeding area as the other six metro counties combined and that the agency will begin treatments for cattail mosquitoes in Anoka County the week following the briefing.

Funding and operations: MMCD’s funding comes from property taxes; officials said the median homeowner pays about $11 a year for services including surveillance, larval and limited adult control, tick surveillance and public education. The district said helicopters remain a visible part of its larval program and that adult spraying is reserved mainly for disease suppression or large public events.

Operational changes and staffing: MMCD plans to expand its drone fleet so each facility has access to drones for medium- and small-sized wetlands that are hard to reach on foot. The district also reported hiring a new vector ecologist, a quality-assurance specialist, a business administrator, and additional field supervisors; its longtime entomologist Diane Crane is retiring in April after nearly 40 years of service.

Public resources: MMCD recommended residents sign up for email alerts and use the district website for interactive maps, weekly activity updates and treatment schedules. Officials said the district sends alerts at least 24 hours before adult mosquito treatments and typically a week’s notice for helicopter work.

Board reaction: Commissioners thanked MMCD for the presentation and asked about hiring and public outreach. Commissioner Meissner noted the county’s high proportion of breeding sites and welcomed additional drones and staffing to “make sure that we’re serving your residents and providing the best value.”

Outlook: MMCD cautioned that mosquito forecasts depend on near-term weather; the National Weather Service expects a drier stretch over June–August, which could moderate floodwater species but not the cattail spike driven by last year’s rains.","Metropolitan Mosquito Control District officials briefed the Anoka County Board on 2024’s wet season, 2025 mosquito forecasts and expanded local treatments, including added drones and staffing increases for Anoka County.","actionData","errors"]

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