Anoka public meetings in 2021

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The provided document contains only procedural references to meeting packets and minutes. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the text.

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m., preceded by a closed executive session at 6:00 p.m. and followed by two additional closed executive sessions. The agenda provides no details on the topics for the closed sessions or the regular meeting, as it consists only of procedural scheduling information.

• Closed executive session at 6:00 p.m.
• Regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
• Two closed executive sessions after the meeting

The Anoka City Council adopted the 2022 budget and 2021 levy, setting the levy at $7,736,653 (a 3.9% increase) and the total budget at $73,461,187. The council also approved a liquor license for Misfits Saloon, amended the city code to remove dog and cat licensing requirements, and approved several street renewal projects.

• Adopted 2022 budget and 2021 levy (unanimous)
• Approved on-sale intoxicating liquor and Sunday license for Misfits Saloon (unanimous)
• Amended Chapter 14 to remove dog/cat licensing and rabies inoculation requirements (unanimous)
• Amended City Charter Section 2.07 on salaries (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Swede Town Phase II Street Renewal Project without sidewalks (4-1)
• Approved 2022 Street Surface Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Ratified Anoka-Champlin Fire Board Joint Powers Agreement amendments (unanimous)

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission. The agenda includes only the meeting notice and a packet of documents; no specific action items are listed.

The Heritage Preservation Commission directed staff to work with Commissioner Rick Reiter and his son-in-law to develop a proposal to restore the historic stone fireplaces at Goodrich Field and Atkin Riverside Park, with input to the Park Board before work begins. The Commission also approved the November 9, 2021 minutes (4-0) and discussed several ongoing programs, including the sandwich board sign program, expansion of the City register, and the witch medallion paver program. No formal votes were taken on the fireplace restoration or other new business items.

• Approved November 9, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Directed staff to work with Reiter and son-in-law on fireplace restoration proposal
• Consensus to continue paver program instead of reinstating garden tour
• Identified 2021 accomplishments and 2022 goals (no formal vote)

Anoka City Council

This is a worksession agenda for the Anoka City Council on December 13, 2021, with no specific items listed. The agenda only includes meeting documents and times, indicating a procedural or preliminary session.

The Anoka City Council held a worksession to discuss a proposed redesign of Green Haven Golf Course, including a driving range, with estimated costs of $10.6-$11.1 million. No formal decisions were made; the council directed staff to gather more information and scheduled a special worksession for January 10, 2022. The council also discussed development concepts for the 4th Avenue and Johnson Street site and the 7th Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard site, with consensus to move forward on smaller outlots at the latter.

• Discussed Green Haven Golf Course redesign, no action taken
• Scheduled special worksession for January 10, 2022, to continue golf course discussion
• Consensus to move forward with developing smaller outlots at 7th Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard
• Discussed 4th Avenue and Johnson Street development, no action taken

Fire Board

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka-Champlin Joint Powers Fire Board. The agenda includes a final packet for review, but no specific action items are listed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting of the Anoka-Champlin Joint Powers Fire Board
• Review of final meeting packet

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Anoka Planning Commission regular meeting on December 7, 2021. The agenda lists only the meeting time and linked documents, with no specific items described. It appears to be procedural boilerplate.

The Anoka Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning text amendment to allow a boutique online auto sales office and showroom as a conditional use in the B-1 Highway Business District, with the language changed from 'boutique' to 'small specialized'. The recommendation was approved unanimously (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 3, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning text amendment A2021-017 for online auto sales at 901 Highway 10, with 'boutique' changed to 'small specialized' (6-0)

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is meeting on December 6, 2021, with a closed executive session at 6:30 PM, a regular meeting at 7:00 PM, and another closed executive session after the meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

The Council denied first reading of a charter amendment changing how vacant council seats are filled, after a motion to hold the reading failed for lack of a second and a motion to deny passed 4-1. It held first reading of a separate charter amendment to review mayor and council salaries every odd-numbered year, which passed unanimously. The Council also approved the 2022 budget and levy, adopted the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and approved an electric fixed rate increase.

• Denied first reading of charter amendment on filling vacant elected offices (4-1 vote).
• Held first reading of charter amendment to review mayor/council salaries in June of odd-numbered years (unanimous).
• Approved 2022 budget of $73,160,187 and levy of $7,736,653 (3.9% increase).
• Adopted 2040 Comprehensive Plan, MRCCA Plan, and Comprehensive Sewer Plan (unanimous).
• Approved electric fixed rate increase for 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved consent agenda including 2022 employee benefits and wage adjustments.
• Approved annual appointments to boards and commissions, with exceptions for Human Rights Commission and Park Board.
• Approved appointments to Human Rights Commission and Parks and Recreation Board.

Chairpersons Communication Board

The provided agenda contains only a placeholder for the Chairpersons Communication Board meeting. There are no specific proposals, discussions, or decisions documented in the text.

The Chairpersons Communication Board heard a report from Green Haven Golf Course & Event Center manager Larry Norland, who reported 43,511 rounds played in 2021 and $1,409,908 in revenue, a 45.7% increase from 2019. The board also received reports from city commissions, including the Charter Commission's recommendations on filling council vacancies and adjusting council salaries, which are set to go to the City Council on Dec. 6. No formal decisions were made by the board itself; the meeting was informational.

• Charter Commission recommended a process for filling council vacancies, to be considered by City Council on Dec. 6.
• Charter Commission recommended the City Council review its salaries in June of every odd-numbered year, to be considered Dec. 6.
• Planning Commission approved HOM Furniture's warehouse expansion, adding 100,000 sq ft.
• Planning Commission issued a Conditional Use Permit to Emmanuel Lutheran Church for the former Thurston-Lindberg funeral home.
• Planning Commission approved a text amendment clarifying fence height regulations in residential zones.
• Planning Commission approved detached townhomes (50 units) on the Pinewski property near the fairgrounds.
• HRA is finalizing a purchase agreement with H&J Companies for a retail strip at 7th Ave & Main St., with completion expected by summer 2023.
• Waste Reduction & Recycling Board reported the organics recycling program is set to launch with an open house Dec. 16.

Anoka City Council

This is a procedural worksession agenda with no specific items listed. The meeting packet is referenced but no decisions or discussions are detailed.

The Anoka City Council held a worksession and reached consensus on two items: supporting a 6% increase in 2022 Street Renewal Program assessment rates, and supporting the proposed City Events/Vendor/Special Event Policies. No formal votes were taken; these were discussion items. The council also received updates on Highway 10 projects and West Rum River Trail improvements.

• Consensus to support a 6% increase in 2022 assessment rates for the Street Renewal Program.
• Consensus to support the City Events/Vendor/Special Event Policies as proposed.
• Discussed Highway 10 projects; no formal action taken.
• Discussed West Rum River Trail improvements; no formal action taken.

Parking Advisory Board

The board will discuss parking configurations in the 500 block between VanBuren St and Harrison Street, as well as parking on the 2200 block of 4th Ave. The meeting also includes a request from Two Scoops for a 15-minute customer pick-up zone.

• Discussion: Alley parking between VanBuren St and Harrison Street
• Discussion: Parking on the 2200 block of 4th Ave
• Request from Two Scoops for a 15 minute parking spot at 1918 2nd Ave
• Review of August, September, and October 2021 parking enforcement statistics

The Anoka Parking Advisory Board met and tabled two items: a request to consider prohibiting alley parking between VanBuren St and Harrison St, and a request from Two Scoops for a 15-minute parking spot at 1918 2nd Ave. The board also approved the August 2021 minutes, canceled the December 2021 meeting, and discussed parking enforcement statistics.

• Approved August 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on alley parking between VanBuren St and Harrison St (unanimous)
• Tabled request for 15-minute parking spot at 1918 2nd Ave (unanimous)
• Canceled December 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The provided agenda text contains only file names and document references. There are no specific proposals, decisions, or discussion topics listed in the record.

Anoka City Council

This agenda is mostly procedural boilerplate, listing only the meeting time and links to the agenda and packet PDFs. No specific agenda items are detailed in the provided text.

The Anoka City Council held public hearings and approved an electric fixed rate increase for 2022, a liquor license for Senor Patron Mexican Restaurant, and vacating public right-of-way in Highland Park Addition. They also approved resolutions for water treatment plant expansion, Highway 10 easements, opposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates, amending the elections joint powers agreement, and canceling a bond levy. A fence ordinance amendment was tabled.

• Approved first reading of electric fixed rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Senor Patron Mexican Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved vacating public right-of-way in Highland Park Addition (unanimous)
• Approved water treatment plant 6 and 8 expansion plans and bid advertisement (unanimous)
• Approved Highway 10 easement purchases and temporary construction permits (unanimous)
• Approved resolution opposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates (3-2)
• Approved amending joint powers agreement with Anoka County for elections (unanimous)
• Tabled fence ordinance amendment (3-1-1)

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Waste Reduction & Recycling Board. The agenda lists only the meeting itself and two agenda documents, with no specific discussion or decision items provided. It appears to be a procedural or routine meeting with no substantive agenda details available.

• Regular meeting of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board
• Agenda document: WRRB AGENDA_111021.PDF
• Agenda packet: WRRB AGENDA PACKET _111021.PDF

Heritage Preservation Commission

The provided document contains only the meeting time and basic administrative files. There are no specific proposals, discussions, or decisions listed in the text.

The Heritage Preservation Commission unanimously recommended adding the Anoka Water Works, Electric Light and Power Company Buildings, Anoka City Hall, and the Giddings Stone House to the City's register of historic sites. The recommendations will go to the City Council on December 6 for formal consideration. The commission also approved minutes from September and October meetings and held its annual televised meeting with awards and presentations.

• Approved September 14 minutes as corrected and October 12 minutes as presented (5-0)
• Recommended Anoka Water Works, Electric Light and Power Company Buildings, 2831 Ferry Street, for City register inclusion (5-0)
• Recommended Anoka City Hall, 2015 1st Avenue, for City register inclusion (5-0)
• Recommended Giddings Stone House, West Bank of the Rum River, for City register inclusion (5-0)

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council scheduled a closed executive session for 5:00 p.m. and a special meeting for 5:30 p.m. on November 8, 2021. The agenda does not list specific topics for discussion during these sessions.

The Anoka City Council held a closed executive session to discuss potential real estate transactions, then convened a special meeting where it approved two purchase agreements. The council approved the acquisition of PID 36-32-25-34-0010 (551 West Garfield Street) and PID 36-32-25-34-0009 (541 West Garfield Street), both with unanimous votes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase agreement for PID 36-32-25-34-0010 (551 West Garfield Street) (all ayes)
• Approved purchase agreement for PID 36-32-25-34-0009 (541 West Garfield Street) (all ayes)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority is meeting to consider two new business items: approving a letter of intent for the purchase of about 1.41 acres at 7th Avenue and Main Street by H.J. Development, LLP, and approving Contract Amendment No. 13 to the loan origination agreement with the Center for Energy & Environment. The meeting also includes updates on the Home Improvement Loan marketing and other items, plus discussion of future goals.

• Letter of intent for H.J. Development, LLP to purchase ~1.41 acres at 7th Avenue and Main Street
• Contract Amendment No. 13 to loan origination agreement with Center for Energy & Environment
• Home Improvement Loan marketing update
• Discussion of 2021 accomplishments and 2022 goals

The Anoka Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved signing a letter of intent with H.J. Development, LLP for the purchase and development of approximately 1.41 acres of HRA-owned land at 7th Avenue and Main Street. The letter of intent sets a purchase price of $700,000, below the $950,000 list price, and includes restrictions on certain tenant types during initial lease-up. The board also approved Contract Amendment No. 13 with the Center for Energy and Environment, extending loan administration services through December 31, 2024.

• Approved letter of intent with H.J. Development for 1.41-acre land sale at 7th & Main (voice vote)
• Approved Contract Amendment No. 13 with Center for Energy and Environment extending services to Dec 31, 2024 (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Anoka Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning text amendment (A2021-015) to clarify fence height regulations in residential districts. The amendment revises City Code Section 78-562(e) to use clearer language and defined terms like 'yard' instead of poorly defined terms. The recommendation passed 6-1, with Commissioner Brewer dissenting. The matter now moves to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of zoning text amendment A2021-015 for fence heights (6-1)
• Approved October 5, 2021 regular meeting minutes (5-0-2 abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 p.m. (7-0)

Anoka City Council

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka City Council. The agenda includes only the meeting start time and references to the agenda and packet documents; no specific action items are listed.

The Anoka City Council adopted an ordinance regulating the display of flags or similar objects on city-owned property, with amendments proposed by the City Attorney. The ordinance passed on a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Skogquist dissenting. The council also approved the final plat and development agreement for the Pinewski 4th Addition, a 28-unit single-family villa development, and authorized the expansion of Water Treatment Plants 6 and 8.

• Adopted ordinance regulating display of flags on city property (4-1)
• Approved final plat for Pinewski 4th Addition (4-0, Weaver abstained)
• Approved development agreement with Novak-Fleck for 28 townhomes (4-0, Weaver abstained)
• Authorized WTP 6 and 8 expansion, accepting feasibility report and ordering project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, calendar, and recycling contract (5-0)
• Approved October 18, 2021 minutes as corrected (5-0)

Anoka City Council

The provided agenda text only contains procedural information regarding the meeting time and available documents. No specific discussion topics or decisions are listed in the text.

The Anoka City Council held a worksession and directed staff to postpone consideration of the Van Buren Green Way concept and related street renewal projects, and to return with a new proposed 2022 project list. The council also decided to remove Hope 4 Youth, Lyric Arts, Rum River Arts Center, and Community Education from Round-Up funds, and to contact Youth First regarding withdrawal. Additionally, consensus was reached to seek grants for a Rum River Dam feasibility study and to bring forward a resolution opposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussion and direction only.

• Postponed Van Buren Green Way and related street renewal projects; staff to return with new 2022 project list
• Removed Hope 4 Youth, Lyric Arts, Rum River Arts Center, and Community Ed from Round-Up funds
• Directed staff to contact Youth First regarding withdrawal from Joint Powers Agreement
• Consensus to seek grants for Rum River Dam feasibility study and include in budget presentation
• Consensus to bring forward a resolution opposing COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Parking Advisory Board

The October 2021 meeting of the Anoka Parking Advisory Board has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 7:15 a.m. at the Public Safety Center, 275 Harrison Street, Anoka. No agenda items or decisions are listed for this cancelled meeting.

• October meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: November 17, 2021 at 7:15 a.m.
• Location: Public Safety Center, 275 Harrison Street, Anoka

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Park and Recreation Advisory Board. The agenda lists three items, each consisting of a document: the agenda, the meeting packet, and the minutes. No substantive decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting agenda document
• Meeting packet document
• Meeting minutes document

Anoka City Council

The agenda contains only procedural information regarding the timing of the regular council meeting and a closed executive session. No specific discussion items or motions are listed in the provided text.

The Anoka City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the conveyance of real property and easements to MnDOT for the Highway 10 Rum River Bridge and Corridor Project. The council also approved a Planned Unit Development for 28 detached townhomes at Garfield/Zuni Street, a conditional use permit for a church at 850 East Main Street, and a site plan for a HOM Furniture building addition. A resolution for the Anoka Water Treatment Plant expansion was postponed to November 1, 2021.

• Adopted ordinance conveying property/easements to MnDOT for Highway 10 project (5-0)
• Postponed Water Treatment Plant 6 and 8 expansion resolution to Nov 1 (5-0)
• Approved PUD rezoning for 28 townhomes at Garfield/Zuni (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved preliminary plat and site plan for Pinewski 4th Addition (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved conditional use permit for church at 850 East Main St (5-0)
• Approved HOM Furniture 100,000 sq ft building addition site plan (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance selling 2.51 acres to Homestead of Anoka for senior housing (5-0)
• Held first reading of ordinance regulating flags on city property (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

This is the agenda for the Anoka Economic Development Commission's regular meeting on October 14, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting title and a reference to a PDF document, with no specific discussion or action items listed. It appears to be procedural boilerplate.

The Anoka Economic Development Commission met on October 14, 2021, and conducted a site visit to Green Haven Golf Course, including testing golf simulators and touring development sites. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only, with updates from staff and Larry Norland on golf course operations and improvements.

• Adjourned meeting at 9:05 a.m. (unanimous vote of those present)

Fire Board

This is the agenda for the Anoka-Champlin Joint Powers Fire Board regular meeting on October 13, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting title and a reference to the agenda PDF, with no listed agenda items, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• No specific agenda items listed in the provided text

The Anoka-Champlin Joint Powers Fire Board unanimously approved a $88,177.00 purchase request funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for fire department items. The board also unanimously approved the promotion of five probationary firefighters to Firefighter. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a chief's update and discussion of JPA changes with no action.

• Approved $88,177.00 ARPA funds purchase request (unanimous)
• Promoted five probationary firefighters to Firefighter (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2021 work session meeting minutes (unanimous)

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

This is a regular meeting of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

The Waste Reduction and Recycling Board approved the 2022 Residential Recycling Program Agreement, which will be sent to the City Council on November 1st. The board also discussed updates on multi-family recycling, organics program changes, and upcoming events. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved 2022 Residential Recycling Program Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved September 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to keep November meeting, decide on December later

Charter Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Anoka Home Rule Charter Commission. The agenda contains only the meeting time and references to an agenda PDF and a commission packet, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

The Anoka Charter Commission recommended adoption of amendments to Charter Sections 2.05 (Vacancies in Elected Offices) and 2.07 (Salaries), both by unanimous votes. The commission also discussed but did not act on proposals regarding filing for office and ethics/conduct of elected officials. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of prior minutes and officer elections postponed to 2022.

• Approved June 10, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Charter Section 2.05 amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Charter Section 2.07 amendments (unanimous)
• Postponed election of officers to October 2022 annual meeting

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved ordering 30 sandwich board sign frames (4-0) and discussed expanding the city register to include the pump house and three additional properties for the November 9 televised meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on updates and planning.

• Approved ordering 30 sandwich board sign frames (4-0)
• Discussed expansion of city register to include pump house and three properties (no vote)
• Planned for November 9 televised meeting with awards and program overview

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority is meeting to review a quarterly loan program activity summary from the Center for Energy & Environment and to receive updates on the 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment project. The board will also consider a letter of intent for the 7th & Main Street site in a closed session, as permitted by Minnesota law.

• Quarterly Loan Program Activity Summary from Center for Energy & Environment
• 7th Ave/Main Street Redevelopment Update
• Closed session to consider Letter of Intent for 7th & Main Street Site

The Anoka Housing and Redevelopment Authority met and approved the agenda and previous minutes. They discussed a quarterly loan program report and an update on the 7th Avenue and Main Street property, including a letter of intent from HJ Development. No formal action was taken on these items, and the meeting adjourned into a closed session to consider the letter of intent.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote)
• Approved September 13, 2021 minutes as presented (voice vote)
• Adjourned to closed session under Minn. Stat. 13D.05 to consider letter of intent for 7th Ave & Main site (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The provided agenda contains only the notice for a regular meeting of the Anoka Planning Commission. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the document text.

The Anoka Planning Commission recommended approval of a site plan review for HOM Furniture's 100,000 sq ft building addition at 911 Lund Blvd, subject to conditions including a $6,650 tree replacement fee and irrigation for new plantings. The Commission also recommended approval of a conditional use permit for Immanuel Church – OPC at 850 East Main Street, with a condition prohibiting on-street parking. Both items will go before the City Council on October 18, 2021.

• Recommended approval of HOM Furniture building addition (A2021-009) with conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for church at 850 East Main Street (A2021-010) with condition (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2021 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 regular meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding a regular meeting on October 4, 2021, at 7:00 P.M. The agenda includes a very large packet, but the provided text contains only procedural items and no specific decisions or discussions.

The Anoka City Council approved several major items, including a $708,625 contract for the Law Enforcement Training Center shooting range build-out and a construction contract for the U.S. Highway 10/169 Improvement Project. The council also adopted the 2021 assessment for delinquent utility accounts, approved a labor contract with the LELS Patrol Unit, and held first readings on ordinances for a senior housing land sale and a 28-unit townhome PUD. A resolution designating election precincts was postponed to November 15, 2021.

• Approved $708,625 contract to Range Systems, Inc. for shooting range build-out (5-0)
• Approved construction contract for U.S. Highway 10/169 Improvement Project (5-0)
• Adopted 2021 assessment for delinquent utility accounts (5-0)
• Approved LELS Patrol Unit labor contract for 2022-2024 (5-0)
• Held first reading of ordinance to sell 2.51 acres to The Homestead at Anoka for 80-unit senior housing (5-0)
• Held first reading of PUD ordinance for 28 detached villas at Garfield/Zuni Street (4-0, Weaver abstained)
• Held first reading of ordinance conveying property/easements to MnDOT for Highway 10 Rum River Bridge project (5-0)
• Postponed election precinct resolution to November 15, 2021 (5-0)

Anoka City Council

This is a procedural agenda for a City Council worksession. The packet and agenda are provided as PDF documents, but no specific discussion items are listed in the text.

• Worksession packet PDF
• Worksession agenda PDF

The Anoka City Council held a worksession with no formal votes. They discussed the upcoming Highway 10/169 reconstruction project and its neighborhood impacts, reviewed a proposed mixed-use development at 2nd Avenue and Van Buren Street, and considered several other development parcels. The Council also discussed a draft flag ordinance for City property. No formal decisions were made, but consensus was reached on several items, including continuing to seek development proposals without rental units for the 2nd Avenue site and obtaining an appraisal for the former Dustbusters site.

• Consensus to continue seeking development proposals for 2nd Avenue/Van Buren site without rental units
• Consensus to pursue market-rate apartments at 4th Avenue and Grant Street if it makes sense
• Consensus to gather more information on River Lane vacant lot
• Consensus to obtain appraisal for former Dustbusters site
• Consensus to move forward with purchase of 2612 4th Avenue
• Consensus to bring forward flag ordinance for formal consideration

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Anoka Planning Commission's regular meeting on September 21, 2021. The provided text lists only the meeting time and linked documents, with no specific agenda items described. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive details contained in the attached packet.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M.

The Anoka Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Pinewski 4th Addition, a 28-unit detached villa development at 3211 Zuni Street. The recommendation covers the Planned Unit Development, Preliminary Plat, and Site Plan Review, each subject to specific conditions including a $71,204 park dedication fee and full site irrigation. The commission had previously recommended denial in August, but the applicant revised the plan to address concerns.

• Recommended approval of Planned Unit Development (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plat (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Site Plan Review (6-0)
• Required $71,204 park dedication fee for final plat
• Required full site irrigation including 30 feet behind east retaining wall
• Required anti-monotony tracking plan for home color schemes
• Required street lighting plan with decorative green fiberglass poles
• Required development and maintenance agreement with City

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

This meeting was cancelled, so no items were considered or discussed by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board.

Anoka City Council

This is the agenda for the Anoka City Council regular meeting on September 20, 2021. The agenda includes the meeting agenda and packet documents, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.

The Anoka City Council adopted a resolution setting the preliminary 2022 budget at $74,408,637 and a proposed property tax levy of $7,850,853, which cannot be increased. The council also approved consent agenda items including a roof replacement contract, consented to the HRA's $329,400 levy, and approved ordinances and resolutions for the sale and development of four lots to Patriot Builders II, plus variances for a home addition at 1808 5th Avenue.

• Adopted preliminary 2022 budget and tax levy of $7,850,853 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Walker roof replacement contract (all ayes)
• Consented to HRA tax levy of $329,400 for 2022 (4-0)
• Adopted ordinance to sell four lots to Patriot Builders II for $340,000 (4-0, Weaver abstained)
• Approved development agreement with Patriot Builders Inc. for four single-family homes (4-0)
• Approved variances for setback and impervious lot coverage at 1808 5th Avenue (4-0)

Parking Advisory Board

The September 2021 meeting of the Anoka Parking Advisory Board has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 7:15 a.m. at the Public Safety Center, 275 Harrison Street, Anoka. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this cancelled meeting.

• September meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: October 20, 2021, 7:15 a.m.
• Location: Public Safety Center, 275 Harrison Street, Anoka

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is the regular meeting of the Anoka Heritage Preservation Commission. The agenda includes only the meeting itself, with no specific action items listed. The attached packet may contain details, but the agenda text is purely procedural.

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved spending on 30 sandwich board sign frames, contingent on a sample review, and directed staff to order 10 more pavers of each size for the Witch Medallion Paver Program. The commission also concluded the Stonehouse should be designated a historic site and discussed amending the city register to include both the Stonehouse and Giddings Garden, with a formal report to the City Council on November 15. Minutes from the August 10 meeting were approved as corrected.

• Approved minutes of August 10, 2021, as corrected (5-0)
• Approved expenditure for 30 sandwich board sign frames, pending sample review (5-0)
• Consensus to order 10 more pavers of each size for the Witch Medallion Paver Program
• Concluded Stonehouse should be designated a historic site, with register amendment to include Stonehouse and Giddings Garden

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is meeting for a closed executive session at 4:30 PM followed by a budget worksession at 5:00 PM. The agenda provides no details on the topics to be discussed in either session.

• Closed executive session at 4:30 PM
• Budget worksession at 5:00 PM

The Anoka City Council held a budget worksession to review enterprise funds for the upcoming preliminary budget. They approved capital improvements across electric, water, sewer, and storm funds, and decided to remove a $150,000 liquor revenue increase due to uncertain Hwy 10 construction impacts. The council also approved increases to fixed utility charges: $1.00 per meter for electric, and $0.25 per meter for both water and sewer.

• Removed $150,000 liquor revenue increase due to Hwy 10 construction uncertainty
• Approved $15,000 dump trailer for Electric fund capital equipment
• Approved $1,050,000 for Hwy 10 rebuild and $1,500,000 for storage building in Electric fund
• Approved Water fund capital improvements: $431,900 street renewal, $1,000,000 Hwy 10 utility relocation, $1,173,000 Hwy 47
• Approved Sewer fund capital improvements: $417,050 street renewal, $640,000 Hwy 10 utility relocation, $391,700 Hwy 47
• Approved Storm fund capital improvements: $624,100 for street renewal
• Approved Electric fixed charge increase of $1.00 per meter
• Approved Water and Sewer fixed charge increases of $0.25 per meter each

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider adopting its 2022 budget and levy, and hear a recap of the chairperson's quarterly meeting. Members will also receive an update on the 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment project and other unfinished business. The meeting includes routine items like agenda and minutes approval, plus an open forum for public comment.

• Adoption of 2022 budget and levy
• Chairperson's quarterly meeting recap
• 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment update
• Approval of August 9, 2021 regular meeting minutes

The Anoka Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved its 2022 levy and budget, setting the maximum allowable levy at $329,400, a 1.04% increase. The board also decided to keep the rental housing conversion loan program at $100,000 for 2022, as requested by the chairperson. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting included updates on the 7th Avenue and Main Street development and other discussion items.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-03 setting the 2022 levy at $329,400 (max allowable).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-04 approving the 2022 budget.
• Agreed to keep the rental housing conversion loan program at $100,000 for 2022.
• Approved the August 9, 2021, meeting minutes as corrected.
• Approved the agenda as presented.

Economic Development Commission

The Anoka Economic Development Commission is holding a regular meeting on September 9, 2021. The agenda lists only the meeting itself and provides no specific items for discussion or decision.

The Anoka Economic Development Commission met on September 9, 2021, but took no formal votes or decisions. The meeting consisted of informational updates from staff, including a city finances overview by Finance Director Brenda Springer and development project updates by Community Development Director Doug Borglund. The commission also discussed the October meeting agenda and received staff updates on the city's Comprehensive Plan and river opportunities.

• Approved the meeting agenda (implicitly by proceeding).
• Delayed approval of previous meeting minutes due to lack of quorum.
• Heard a finance update from Finance Director Brenda Springer on city finances, Highway 10 bidding, bonding, and tax impacts.
• Heard a development update from Community Development Director Doug Borglund on downtown bar/restaurant issues, including staffing and outdoor seating.
• Discussed holding the October meeting at Greenhaven golf course.
• Received staff updates on the Metropolitan Council's acceptance of the city's Comprehensive Plan and riverboat discussions.
• Adjourned at 8:32 a.m. on a unanimous motion.

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Waste Reduction & Recycling Board. The agenda contains only the meeting listing and a linked PDF agenda document, with no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics detailed in the provided text. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive agenda items listed.

• Regular meeting of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board
• Agenda document referenced: 090821 WRRB AGENDA.PDF

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Anoka Planning Commission regular meeting on September 8, 2021. The agenda lists only the regular meeting itself, with supporting documents (agenda PDF and packet PDF) available. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting agenda and packet documents posted

The Anoka Planning Commission recommended approval of Application A2021-007, which seeks variances for a setback and impervious lot coverage at 1808 5th Avenue, to allow a home addition. The motion passed unanimously (5-0) with conditions that no further impervious surface be added without city approval and that the applicant construct what is approved in the plans. The recommendation will go before the City Council on September 20, 2021. The meeting also included approval of prior meeting minutes with amendments.

• Recommended approval of variances for setback and impervious lot coverage at 1808 5th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved July 20, 2021 work session minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved August 3, 2021 regular meeting minutes as amended (4-0, 1 abstention)

Anoka City Council

This is the regular meeting agenda for the Anoka City Council on September 7, 2021. The agenda text provided is largely procedural, listing the meeting time and linked documents, with no specific action items detailed.

The Anoka City Council adopted a zoning text amendment on second reading to add churches and religious institutions as conditional uses in the Main Street Mixed Use District and East Main Street Subdistrict (EM-3), which will allow Emmanuel Church – OPC to establish at 850 East Main Street. The council also held first reading of an ordinance to sell four vacant residential lots to Patriot Builders II for $340,000, and appointed Donald Rowell to the Parks & Recreation Board. All other items were procedural or informational.

• Adopted zoning text amendment adding churches to EM-3 subdistrict (5-0)
• Held first reading of ordinance to convey four lots to Patriot Builders II for $340,000 (4-0)
• Appointed Donald Rowell to Parks & Recreation Board (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, calendars, public hearing setting, and insurance waiver (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 16 and August 23 meetings (5-0)

Chairpersons Communication Board

This is a regular meeting of the Chairpersons Communication Board. The agenda contains only the single item of the board meeting itself, with no substantive discussion items listed.

The City of Anoka closed on the sale of the former golf maintenance building for $945,000, with demolition starting Sept. 1 and groundbreaking set for Sept. 28 for an 87-unit senior co-op. The project is fully funded, with 65% of units sold. The City also sold a 5.6-acre site on 4th Ave. to David Weekly Homes for a 56-unit residential project, now under construction with some residents moved in.

• Closed on sale of former golf maintenance building for $945,000; demolition began Sept. 1, groundbreaking set for Sept. 28.
• Approved purchase agreement for a 3-acre parcel for Phase II of the 4th Ave. project, expected to add 31 units.
• Recommended a redevelopment/transportation and image enhancement study for the East River Road corridor to City Council.
• Hired Cultural Services LLC to work on the city historic register; recommendations to City Council pending.
• Charter Commission agreed on updates to sections on vacancies and council salaries; City Attorney updating, final approval expected in October.
• HRA purchased 639 Monroe for $245,000 and sold it to Otting House Movers; Dollar Tree offer of $450,000 rejected.
• Approved new organics recycling drop-off location at 7th & Garfield; Anoka County may provide up to $15,000 for enclosure.
• Reached 500 lbs. of plastic bag/wrap collection; free recycled-plastic bench ordered for Rudy Johnson Park.

Anoka City Council

The provided agenda text is limited to procedural information regarding a budget worksession. No specific items, discussions, or decisions are detailed in the document.

The Anoka City Council held a budget worksession to review the 2022 governmental and Green Haven budgets, preparing a preliminary budget. The council adjusted the proposed levy increase from 6.05% down to 5.44%, or $404,753, and increased the planned use of fund balance from $146,650 to $226,000. Several budget items were added, removed, or adjusted, including adding a $30,000 donation to Community Ed, reducing Emerald Ash Borer treatment to $38,695, and moving back the Tandem Axle Dump truck replacement. No formal votes were taken; the worksession was for discussion and direction.

• Adjusted preliminary levy increase to 5.44%, or $404,753
• Increased planned fund balance use from $146,650 to $226,000
• Added $30,000 donation to Community Ed program for 2022
• Reduced Emerald Ash Borer treatment budget to $38,695 to match grant
• Decided boat slips and Port of Anoka Dock will be paid via loan from Urban Redevelopment fund, repaid with dock rentals
• Moved back Tandem Axle Dump w/plow replacement in Garage fund by one year
• Removed Safety Center masonry cleaning from budget
• Kept $75,000 Fairway Mower in Green Haven budget

Anoka City Council

The provided agenda text only contains the schedule and document list for a City Council work session. No specific discussion topics or decision items are listed in the provided text.

The Anoka City Council held a worksession and reached consensus on several items: supporting a remote meeting attendance policy allowing up to four remote meetings per year with 48-hour notice, supporting proposed Fire Board bylaw changes, and supporting a trial deer hunting period at Sunny Acres. No formal votes were taken; these were discussion items with staff direction.

• Supported remote meeting policy allowing up to 4 remote meetings/year with 48-hour notice (consensus)
• Supported Fire Board bylaw changes as proposed (consensus)
• Supported trial deer hunting at Sunny Acres for 2021 (consensus)

Parking Advisory Board

The Parking Advisory Board tabled a request to remove a parking space on 2nd Ave in front of Walker Ramp, pending a site visit. The board also discussed snow-related parking issues on 2nd Ave south of Monroe Street, deciding to wait for winter conditions. City Council's decision to place electric vehicle parking on the top floor of the city parking ramp was noted. The board approved the June 2021 minutes and received parking enforcement statistics.

• Approved June 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled removal of parking space on 2nd Ave in front of Walker Ramp
• Noted City Council decision for EV parking on top floor of city ramp

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council agenda for August 16, 2021, lists two items scheduled for 7:00 PM. The provided text contains no descriptions, titles, or substantive details for these items, only references to PDF documents. Therefore, it is not possible to determine what decisions or discussions are planned.

The Anoka City Council approved the sale of the 3.12-acre 4th Avenue and Grant Street site to Weekley Homes LLC for $632,400, contingent on a purchase agreement. The council also advanced a zoning text amendment to allow churches in the EM-3 district, approved closing documents for the American Senior Cooperative project, authorized feasibility reports for two 2022 street projects, and awarded $6 million in bonds. A Parks & Recreation Board appointment was postponed due to a tie vote.

• Approved ordinance conveying 3.12-acre 4th & Grant site to Weekley Homes LLC for $632,400 (4-0)
• Held first reading of zoning text amendment to allow churches in EM-3 district (4-0)
• Adopted resolution approving American Senior Cooperative closing documents (4-0)
• Authorized feasibility report for 2022 Swede Town Phase II Street Renewal Project (4-0)
• Authorized feasibility report for 2022 Street Surface Improvement Project (4-0)
• Awarded $6,000,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds Series 2021A (4-0)
• Postponed Parks & Recreation Board appointment to next meeting due to tie vote (4-0)
• Adopted 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan and Equipment Replacement Plan (4-0)

Economic Development Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. No specific discussion topics, proposals, or decisions are listed in the text.

The Anoka Economic Development Commission approved Resolution 2021-1, recommending a redevelopment and streetscape study for the East River Road corridor, with an amendment to include the 7th Avenue segment north of Main Street to Highway 10. The commission also heard a presentation on electric car charging stations and approved minutes from prior meetings.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-1 recommending East River Road redevelopment/streetscape study, amended to include 7th Avenue segment (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 10, 2021 EDC meeting (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of July 8, 2021 EDC meeting (motion carried)

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

The Waste Reduction & Recycling Board held a regular meeting on August 11, 2021. The provided agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting schedule.

The Waste Reduction and Recycling Board approved the July 14 meeting minutes (5-0) and discussed several operational updates. They reviewed subcommittee reports on multi-family flyers, organics site selection, and plastic bag collection progress. The board also discussed the upcoming fall recycling event and the 2022 SCORE funding request of $76,317.50, which is pending final approval. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved July 14 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Discussed 2022 SCORE funding request of $76,317.50 (pending final approval)
• Scheduled fall recycling event for September 25 at 501 Pierce Street
• Agreed to move September meeting to September 8

Heritage Preservation Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

The Heritage Preservation Commission voted 4-0 to assist with storyboards and seek input from the Park and Recreation Advisory Board to honor civil rights activist Anna Arnold Hedgeman, whose childhood home is at 618 Cross Street. The commission also approved forwarding a resolution requesting restoration of WPA grills at city parks. Minutes from July 13 were approved as corrected, and the agenda was amended to hear the Hedgeman item early.

• Approved motion to assist with storyboards and include Park and Recreation Advisory Board interest (4-0)
• Approved forwarding resolution requesting restoration of WPA grills at city parks (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2021, as corrected (4-0)
• Amended agenda to bring forward Item V.A. (4-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority is meeting to receive financial and energy reports, consider proposals for moving a house at 639 Monroe Street, and get updates on the 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss a letter of intent for the 7th & Main Street site.

• Receive Second Quarter Financial Report
• Center for Energy and Environment Quarterly Report
• Consideration of 639 Monroe Street House Move Proposals
• 7th Ave/Main Street Redevelopment Update
• Closed session per Minn. Stat. § 13D.05 to consider Letter of Intent for 7th & Main Street site

The Anoka Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved the sale of the home and garage at 639 Monroe Street to Otting House Movers for $1,501, a condition of the property's earlier purchase. The board also received the second quarter financial report and a loan activity update from the Center for Energy and Environment, both as discussion items with no action taken. The meeting adjourned to closed session to consider a letter of intent for the 7th Avenue and Main Street development site.

• Approved sale of home and garage at 639 Monroe Street to Otting House Movers for $1,501 (voice vote, motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote, motion carried)
• Approved July 12, 2021 regular meeting minutes as presented (voice vote, motion carried)
• Adjourned to closed session per statute 13D.05 to consider letter of intent for 7th Avenue and Main Street site (voice vote, motion carried)

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Planning Commission. The agenda and packet are provided as documents, but no specific items are listed in the text provided.

The Anoka Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the Pinewski 4th Addition preliminary PUD, preliminary plat, and site plan (all 6-0) due to concerns about tree protection, landscaping, grading, density, and impacts on adjacent properties. The commission also approved a zoning text amendment to add churches and religious institutions as a conditional use in the EM-3 subdistrict (6-0), which will go to the City Council on August 16, 2021.

• Approved zoning text amendment adding churches/religious institutions as conditional use in EM-3 (6-0)
• Denied preliminary PUD for Pinewski 4th Addition (6-0)
• Denied preliminary plat for Pinewski 4th Addition (6-0)
• Denied site plan for Pinewski 4th Addition (6-0)
• Approved July 7, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Amended agenda to hear A2021-006 before A2021-005 (6-0)

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council adopted an ordinance permitting utility task vehicles (UTVs) on city streets, with a recommendation to include turn signals. It also approved a purchase agreement to sell the 4th Avenue and Grant Street site to Weekley Homes LLC for $632,400, and authorized bidding for the shooting range build-out at the Law Enforcement Training Center. The 2022 budget was presented, showing a 6.05% levy increase, but no formal action was taken on it.

• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 66 to allow UTVs on city streets (4-1)
• Approved summary resolution for UTV ordinance (5-0)
• Held first reading of ordinance to convey 4th & Grant site to Weekley Homes LLC (5-0)
• Approved resolution to advertise for bids for shooting range build-out (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including gambling permits for two raffles (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 21 and June 21 meetings (5-0)

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

This is a regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, rescheduled from July 20 due to lack of quorum. The agenda contains only procedural items with no listed decisions or discussions.

• Meeting rescheduled from July 20 to July 27, 2021

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is scheduled to hold a worksession on July 26, 2021. The provided agenda text contains only the meeting title and references to a PDF packet, without listing specific decisions, discussions, or action items. Therefore, the specific content of the meeting cannot be determined from this text alone.

The Anoka City Council held a worksession and reached consensus on several items. They agreed to proceed with the sale of the Woodbury House to TLK Enterprises LLC at the original 2018 price of $807,000, despite a recent appraisal of $875,700. They also directed staff to work with petitioners on a ballot question regarding the Human Rights Commission, and allowed staff to move forward with installing an electric vehicle charging station on the 3rd floor of the parking ramp. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus decisions for future formal consideration.

• Consensus to proceed with Woodbury House sale at $807,000
• Consensus to work on lease agreement for parking at The Carpenter's Hall
• Consensus to continue identifying funding for community school programs during budget discussions
• Consensus to direct staff and petitioners to compose a proposed Human Rights Commission ballot question
• Consensus to allow staff to move forward with EV charger on 3rd floor of parking ramp

Parking Advisory Board

The Anoka Parking Advisory Board's July meeting is cancelled, with no agenda items listed. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 7:15 a.m. at the Public Safety Center, 275 Harrison Street, Anoka.

• July meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: August 18, 2021, 7:15 a.m.
• Location: Public Safety Center, 275 Harrison Street, Anoka

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Park and Recreation Advisory Board. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed beyond the meeting start time and reference to packet materials.

Planning Commission

This is a procedural work session agenda for the Anoka Planning Commission. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed beyond the work session itself.

The Anoka Planning Commission held a worksession to discuss the Novak-Fleck development proposal, focusing on tree preservation, retaining wall placement, and lot layout. No formal decisions were made; the developer agreed to revise the plan and return for review at the next regular meeting.

• No formal decisions made during worksession
• Developer to revise plan based on discussion
• Application to return for review at next regular meeting

Anoka City Council

This is a regular meeting agenda with only a 7:00 P.M. start time and references to an agenda PDF and meeting packet PDF. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive items are contained in the linked documents.

• Regular meeting agenda PDF available
• Regular meeting packet PDF available
• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M.

The Anoka City Council approved the sale of up to $10 million in general obligation capital improvement bonds, authorized the U.S. Highway 10/169 improvement project to proceed to bid, and approved a Planned Unit Development for Volunteers of America Phase 3. The council also passed a first reading of an ordinance to allow UTVs on city streets, and approved several special event licenses and appointments.

• Adopted ordinance authorizing sale of GO capital improvement bonds up to $10,000,000.
• Approved PUD amendment for Volunteers of America Phase 3, with façade material requirements.
• Approved conditional use permit and site plan for VOA Phase 3, with condition to maintain 36 temporary parking spaces.
• Held first reading of ordinance to permit UTVs on city streets, with final approval pending.
• Approved plans and set bid date for U.S. Highway 10/169 project.
• Approved cooperative construction agreement with MnDOT for the highway project.
• Approved limited use permit for non-motorized trail in MnDOT right-of-way.
• Approved special event licenses for Walker Methodist block party and Nearly Naked Ruck March, waiving fees.

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

The Anoka Waste Reduction & Recycling Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss waste reduction and recycling matters. The agenda includes only the regular meeting itself, with supporting documents available for review.

• Regular meeting of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board
• Agenda packet available for review

The Waste Reduction and Recycling Board approved a motion to request the 2022 SCORE funding at the same amount as the previous year, with 6 ayes and 0 nays. The board also discussed updates on multi-family recycling outreach, a potential new organics collection site, and the plastic bag collection program. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 SCORE funding request at same amount as previous year (6-0)
• Approved May 12, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Heritage Preservation Commission. The agenda contains only the standard meeting item with no listed discussion topics, public hearings, or action items.

• Regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved purchasing 10 each of 12x12 and 8x8 pavers to fulfill current orders and maintain inventory. They also discussed expanding the City Register, with a consultant proposal of $8,114, and considered preserving stone grills at Goodrich Field and Akin Park. The commission deferred a full awards ceremony due to COVID-19 concerns.

• Approved ordering 10 12x12 and 10 8x8 pavers (motion carried 4-0).
• Approved minutes of June 8, 2021, as corrected (motion carried 4-0).
• Consensus to postpone full awards ceremony for another year.
• Discussed expanding City Register, focusing on Stonehouse first.
• Discussed sandwich board sign program, considering alternatives.
• Discussed 1923 Branch Avenue accessory building compliance issue.
• Discussed presenting resolution to City Council for stone grill preservation.
• Adjourned at 6:07 p.m. (motion carried 4-0).

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates on the 7th Ave/Main Street and Benton/Ferry Street redevelopment projects. The main discussion item is a review of the redevelopment master plan for The Greens of Anoka. The meeting is largely procedural with updates and a plan review.

• 7th Ave/Main Street Redevelopment Update
• Benton Street and Ferry Street Update
• Review of Redevelopment Master Plan: The Greens of Anoka

The Anoka Housing and Redevelopment Authority met and took only procedural actions: approving the agenda and the corrected June 14 minutes. No new business or formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff updates on the 7th Avenue and Main Street development (including Dollar Tree's interest but not at the $950,000 list price), the Benton and Ferry Street two-home project, and a detailed review of The Greens of Anoka redevelopment master plan. No action was requested or taken on any item.

• Approved the agenda as presented (voice vote, carried)
• Approved June 14, 2021 minutes as corrected (voice vote, carried)
• No action taken on 7th Avenue and Main Street development update (discussion only)
• No action taken on Benton and Ferry Street update (discussion only)
• No action taken on Greens of Anoka master plan review (discussion only)

Economic Development Commission

This is the agenda for the Anoka Economic Development Commission's regular meeting on July 8, 2021. The agenda lists only the meeting itself and references an agenda packet document, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive discussion items not listed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission
• Agenda packet referenced (070821_EDC AGENDA PACKET.PDF)

The Anoka Economic Development Commission met on July 8, 2021, and heard a police department update on downtown security and crime trends. They also discussed the 2010 East River Road corridor study, with staff to draft a resolution for a potential joint City Council meeting. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved meeting minutes (noted no action could be taken)
• Discussed police department downtown security and crime trends
• Discussed 2010 East River Road corridor study; staff to draft resolution for August meeting
• Scheduled discussion of electric charging station presentation for August meeting
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (4-0)

Planning Commission

This is the regular meeting of the Anoka Planning Commission. The agenda includes only the meeting itself and a reference to the meeting packet; no specific items are listed in the provided text.

The Anoka Planning Commission voted 7-0 to postpone the preliminary plat, planned unit development, and site plan review for the Pinewski 4th Addition, a proposed 29-unit townhome development. The postponement allows staff to work with the applicant on options to address concerns raised by commissioners and residents, including tree preservation, traffic impacts, and retaining wall safety. The public hearing was held and closed, but the application will return to the commission in August, with a possible site visit.

• Approved the June 1, 2021 regular meeting minutes (7-0).
• Approved the June 22, 2021 work session minutes (7-0).
• Postponed application 2021-005 for the Pinewski 4th Addition preliminary plat, PUD, and site plan review (7-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m. (7-0).

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 6, 2021, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Anoka City Council

This is a procedural worksession agenda with no listed action items. The agenda references a worksession agenda and packet PDF, but no specific topics, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

The Anoka City Council held a worksession and reached consensus on several items: to move forward with an ordinance change removing the city dog/cat license requirement in favor of identification tags or microchips; to proceed with the Van Buren Green Way concept, including a temporary street closure for public feedback; to adopt an Emerald Ash Borer management strategy with a tree inventory and no private subsidy; and to continue reviewing the Capital Improvement Plan and Equipment Replacement Plan. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus directions for future action.

• Consensus to move forward with ordinance removing city dog/cat license requirement, requiring ID tag or microchip
• Consensus to move forward with Van Buren Green Way concept, including temporary street closure and public meetings
• Consensus to adopt EAB strategy: tree inventory, CIP funding, treatment of appropriate trees, no private subsidy
• Consensus to support phasing construction of storage building over 10 years
• Consensus to have food trucks at City Hall River Plaza and 2nd up to Van Buren, not on Jackson Street

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for a Planning Commission work session. No specific items, proposals, or decisions are listed beyond the meeting itself, so the session may involve general discussion or review of materials in the packet.

• Planning Commission Work Session at 5:00 PM

The Anoka Planning Commission held a worksession to review the Greens of Anoka Redevelopment Master Plan, adopted in 2012, and its implementation progress. No formal decisions were made; the discussion focused on updates, including the parkway construction, Highland Park acquisitions, and potential plan updates. Staff noted that funds are not budgeted to update the plan, but they will continue implementation.

• No formal decisions made; worksession discussion only
• Reviewed Greens of Anoka Redevelopment Master Plan progress
• Discussed potential plan updates, but no action taken
• Noted parkway construction underway, completion by early October

Anoka City Council

This is a routine city council meeting with no substantive agenda items listed in the provided text. The agenda only references meeting documents and a 7:00 P.M. start time, indicating procedural business.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M.
• Agenda PDF and meeting packet PDF referenced

The Anoka City Council awarded a $2,878,000 contract to Rochon Company for the Law Enforcement Training Center/Animal Containment facility, including a $108,000 bid alternate for a hip roof, with a total project cost of $2,986,000. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance to issue up to $10,000,000 in general obligation capital improvement bonds and a resolution for the sale of $6,000,000 in Series 2021A bonds. Additionally, the council approved variances for a garage setback at 515 Park Street and a sign area at 900 Bob Ehlen Drive, and held the first reading of a rezoning for Volunteers of America Phase 3.

• Approved the consent agenda, including verified bills and council calendar revisions.
• Held first reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of GO capital improvement bonds not to exceed $10,000,000.
• Adopted a resolution providing for the sale of $6,000,000 General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2021A.
• Awarded a contract to Rochon Company for the Law Enforcement Training Center/Animal Containment facility in the amount of $2,878,000, including bid alternate A.
• Approved a variance for a garage setback at 515 Park Street.
• Approved a variance for sign area at 900 Bob Ehlen Drive, with a condition of illumination controls.
• Held first reading of an ordinance to rezone property for the Volunteers of America Phase 3 PUD.
• Adopted a resolution approving the second amendment to the purchase agreement with Ryan Companies US, Inc.

Parking Advisory Board

The Anoka Parking Advisory Board is meeting to approve May minutes, hear a presentation on electric vehicle parking from the utility director, and review May parking enforcement statistics. The board will also discuss whether to cancel its July meeting.

• Presentation on Electric Vehicle Parking by Greg Geiger, Anoka Electric Utility Director
• Review of Parking Enforcement Stats for May 2021
• Discussion on whether to hold a meeting in July 2021

The Parking Advisory Board recommended the parking ramp off 2nd Avenue as the first location for electric vehicle charging stations, with the 2 Bridge Square lot as the second choice. The board also approved the May 2021 meeting minutes and voted to cancel its July meeting.

• Approved May 2021 meeting minutes unanimously
• Recommended parking ramp off 2nd Avenue as first EV charging station location
• Recommended 2 Bridge Square lot as second EV charging station location
• Voted to cancel July 2021 meeting

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The June 15, 2021 regular meeting of the Anoka Park and Recreation Advisory Board has been canceled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Economic Development Commission

The Anoka Economic Development Commission met on June 10, 2021, and approved the minutes from the March and April meetings. They received updates on downtown outdoor seating, the farmers market, and development projects, but took no formal action on these items. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved the minutes of the March 11 and April 8, 2021 meetings as presented.
• Heard an update on downtown outdoor seating, noting businesses can keep seating through November 1, 2021, with regular policy resuming in 2022.
• Discussed the farmers market, which will be held Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. near the grain bins, with no formal action taken.
• Received updates on a possible driving range, Highland Park development, and other projects, with no decisions made.
• Noted that the purchase agreement for 7th and Bunker is being extended, with focus on a grocery store anchor.
• Agreed to have staff provide updates on development parcels and crime trends at the next meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:58 a.m. on a unanimous vote.

Charter Commission

The Anoka Home Rule Charter Commission voted unanimously to place proposed amendments to Charter Sections 2.05 (Vacancies in Elected Offices) and 2.07 (Salaries) on the 2021 Annual Charter Commission Meeting agenda for official approval. The vacancy amendment outlines procedures for filling seats based on remaining term length, including special elections and appointment timelines. The salary amendment would require the City Council to review Mayor and Councilmember salaries every odd-numbered year in June. The Commission also approved the minutes from October 22, 2019, and elected officers for the year.

• Approved minutes of October 22, 2019, as presented.
• Elected Knapek as President, Evans as Vice President, and Collins as Secretary.
• Approved placing the Section 2.05 vacancy amendment on the 2021 Annual Charter Commission Meeting agenda.
• Approved placing the Section 2.07 salary review amendment on the 2021 Annual Charter Commission Meeting agenda.
• Directed that vacancy notices follow the same process as Columbia Heights.

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Anoka Heritage Preservation Commission. The agenda contains only the meeting time and body name, with no listed agenda items, so no decisions or discussions are specified.

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved a motion to include Anoka City Hall as a potential replacement property for consideration in the City Register, with a 6-0 vote. The commission also discussed expanding the register, with a consultant proposal of $8,114, and agreed to take orders for witch medallion pavers at Riverfest, ordering 15 samples. Minutes from the May 11 meeting were approved as corrected.

• Approved minutes of May 11, 2021, as corrected (6-0)
• Approved adding Anoka City Hall as potential replacement property for City Register consideration (6-0)
• Consensus to take paver orders at Riverfest and order 15 samples for display

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding a closed executive session followed by a regular meeting on June 7, 2021. The agenda includes items for discussion and decision, but specific details are not provided in the text.

The Anoka City Council voted 4-1 to uphold the ordinance repealing the Human Rights Commission, with Councilmember Skogquist dissenting. The council also voted unanimously to place the question on the November 8, 2022 ballot for voters to decide. The council accepted and certified the referendum petition with 380 verified signatures, and the ordinance remains in effect until the ballot question is decided.

• Certified referendum petition to repeal the ordinance repealing the Human Rights Commission (5-0)
• Uphold ordinance repealing the Human Rights Commission (4-1, Skogquist nay)
• Place question on November 8, 2022 ballot (5-0)
• Adopted targeted residential picketing ordinance (4-1, Skogquist nay)
• Approved HopeFest special event license with waived fees (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including settlement agreement for Parcel 7 of Highway 10/169 project (5-0)
• Approved May 17, 2021 regular meeting minutes (5-0)

Anoka City Council

This is a procedural worksession agenda for the Anoka City Council on June 7, 2021, at 8 PM. The agenda contains only meeting start times and references to PDF documents, with no specific agenda items listed. It appears to be a placeholder or boilerplate agenda.

The City Council held a worksession to discuss options for the Law Enforcement Training Center (LETC) and Animal Control Facility (ACF) after a bond sale failed in May. Staff presented five options, and the Council directed staff to bring back a bonding resolution for $6 million in 2021 and an ordinance for up to $10 million in 2022, along with bid acceptance and contract award resolutions for the June 21 meeting. No formal decisions were made during this worksession.

• Directed staff to prepare bonding resolution for $6M in 2021 and ordinance up to $10M for 2022
• Directed staff to bring back bid acceptance and contract award resolutions for June 21
• Postponed contract award for LETC/ACF to June 21 (previously directed)

Chairpersons Communication Board

This is a single-item agenda for the Chairpersons Communication Board meeting on June 2, 2021. The only listed item is the meeting itself, with no substantive decisions or discussions specified. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate.

• No substantive agenda items listed

The Chairpersons Communication Board received a presentation on summer community events and heard updates from various city commissions. No formal votes or binding decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Park Board reallocated 2021 parking lot funds to fix George Enloe basketball court
• HRA closed on Benton & Ferry St. property on May 20
• HRA reduced 7th Ave & Main St. price from $1.5M to $950,000
• HRA purchased 639 Monroe for $245k
• Planning Commission approved a shotgun shell variance for Vista/Federal silo

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Planning Commission. The agenda includes a meeting packet and the regular meeting agenda, but no specific items are listed in the provided text.

• Planning Commission Regular Meeting Packet
• 6-1-21 Regular Meeting Agenda

The Anoka Planning Commission recommended approval of the Volunteers of America (VOA) Phase 3 senior housing development, an 80-unit independent living facility at 2000 4th Avenue. The recommendation includes a Planned Residential Development Amendment, a Conditional Use Permit, and a Site Plan Review, each with specific conditions. The Commission also recommended approval of a sign area variance for Vista Outdoor/Federal Cartridge and a garage setback variance for 515 Park Street. All recommendations will go before the City Council on June 21, 2021.

• Recommended approval of PRD Amendment for VOA Phase 3 (6-1)
• Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for VOA Phase 3 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Site Plan for VOA Phase 3 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of sign area variance of 124 SF for 900 Bob Ehlen Drive (6-1)
• Recommended approval of garage setback variance of 18.75 ft for 515 Park Street (4-3)
• Approved minutes of March 2, 2021 regular meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of March 16, 2021 work session as amended (7-0)
• Approved minutes of May 4, 2021 regular meeting (7-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority is holding a special meeting to consider approving a purchase agreement for the property at 639 Monroe Street. The agenda contains only this one new business item, with no other substantive discussion listed.

• Consider approval of purchase agreement for 639 Monroe Street

Anoka City Council

This agenda is for a City Council worksession and closed executive session. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific topics listed, so it is largely boilerplate.

The Anoka City Council held a worksession with no formal votes. They directed staff to further review financial projections for a Green Haven driving range, move forward with a UTV ordinance draft, review city code for sign consistency, and discuss bonding for the Law Enforcement Training Center and Animal Containment Facility. An executive session on a real estate offer was held, but no decisions were made.

• Directed staff to review financial projections for Green Haven driving range and return in June/July
• Consensus to move forward with UTV ordinance draft with Police Chief support
• Directed staff to review city code for sign consistency, no further revisions at this time
• Held executive session on real estate offer (all ayes)

Fire Board

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka-Champlin Joint Powers Fire Board. The agenda lists only the agenda and packet documents, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided.

Parking Advisory Board

The Anoka Parking Advisory Board is meeting to approve March 2021 minutes, receive updates on parking issues on Madison Street and the 2000 block of 1st Ave, and review parking enforcement statistics for March and April. No votes on new policies or fees are listed.

• Approval of March 2021 meeting minutes
• Update on parking on Madison Street
• Update on parking on 1st Ave in the 2000 block
• Parking enforcement stats for March and April

The Parking Advisory Board postponed action on two items: parking near 541 Madison Street and the unused loading zone in the 2000 block of 1st Avenue. Both postponements passed unanimously. The board also approved the March 2021 meeting minutes and discussed parking enforcement statistics.

• Approved March 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed action on Madison Street parking issue (unanimous)
• Postponed action on 1st Avenue loading zone (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

This is the agenda for the Anoka Park and Recreation Advisory Board regular meeting on May 18, 2021. The agenda lists only the meeting time and two attached documents, with no specific items described. It appears to be procedural boilerplate.

The board reviewed the 2022 Capital Improvement Budget, listing seven projects totaling over $1.4 million, and discussed priorities for 2023-2026. Council approved a grant request with a $300,000 city contribution for the John Ward skate park. The board also discussed the Mississippi Riverbank stabilization project, which was approved by council on May 3rd for $789,300.

• Approved March 16, 2021 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Reviewed 2022 Capital Improvement Budget items, including Aquatic Center Boiler ($200,000), George Enloe Parking Lot ($100,000), John Ward Skate Park ($258,750), John Ward Park Bathroom ($340,000), Dock slip expansion ($100,000), Port of Anoka Dock Stairway ($77,022), Rudy Johnson Park phase 3 ($336,950)
• Council approved grant request with $300,000 city contribution for skate park on May 3rd
• Council adopted resolution for Mississippi Riverbank stabilization project with alternates for $789,300 on May 3rd
• Discussed potential $50 fee for residents to remove buckthorn debris from Nature Preserve (no decision)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:22 pm (6-0)

Anoka City Council

This is the regular meeting agenda for the Anoka City Council on May 17, 2021. The agenda and meeting packet are provided as PDF documents. No specific agenda items are listed in the text provided.

The Anoka City Council adopted a first-reading ordinance restricting targeted residential picketing, with Councilmember Skogquist voting against it. The council also approved a $1,918,600 construction contract for the Green Haven Parkway Phase II project, adopted a diseased tree ordinance amendment, and approved the purchase of 763 Brighton Street for $225,000. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, including the consent agenda and a policy for adding items to council agendas.

• Adopted first reading of ordinance restricting targeted residential picketing (4-1, Skogquist nay)
• Approved $1,918,600 construction contract with S.R. Weidema Inc. for Green Haven Parkway Phase II
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 74, Diseased Trees (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 763 Brighton Street for $225,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, licenses, and settlement agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted policy for adding items to council and worksession agendas (unanimous)

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board's regular meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed beyond the meeting itself and its associated documents.

• Regular meeting of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

The Waste Reduction and Recycling Board discussed and planned several recycling initiatives, including a NexTrex plastics collection program, distribution of organics starter kits, and hosting booths at summer concerts. They decided to skip a booth at Riverfest and focus on summer concerts instead. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Approved April 14, 2021 meeting minutes with spelling correction
• Decided to skip Riverfest booth, focus on summer concerts
• Planned NexTrex plastics collection with Coon Rapids Recycling Center
• Scheduled organics kit distribution for July 1st
• Set Pumpkin Smash for November 1st, 4-7 pm at Rick Sorenson Park
• Assigned concert booth dates: Hain June/August, Dergantz June 29, Ganser July 13

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Anoka Heritage Preservation Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and administering an oath of office. They will also discuss ongoing items such as their 2021 goals, the potential expansion of the City Register, and the Witch Medallion Pavers project. No new business is listed.

• Oath of Office for Flaig
• Approval of April 13, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2021 Goals (recurring)
• Discussion of City Register expansion
• Discussion of Witch Medallion Pavers

The Heritage Preservation Commission approved spending up to $1,500 to hire a consultant for research to expand the Anoka City Register, a move to identify and protect historic properties. The commission also discussed but tabled a proposal for witch medallion pavers, and reviewed goals including opposition to state legislation on infill standards. Minutes from the April 13 meeting were approved as corrected.

• Approved up to $1,500 for consultant to expand City Register (6-0)
• Approved April 13, 2021 minutes as corrected (6-0)
• Tabled witch medallion paver discussion until next meeting

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority is meeting to receive the first quarter financial report, a quarterly loan program activity summary from the Center for Energy & Environment, and discuss signage for an HRA-owned property. They will also get updates on the 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment and the 1806 First Avenue infill project. The meeting includes a closed session to consider purchasing 639 Monroe Street.

• Receive First Quarter Financial Report
• Quarterly Loan Program Activity Summary from Center for Energy & Environment
• Signage for HRA Owned Property
• 7th Ave/Main Street Redevelopment Update
• Closed session to consider purchase of 639 Monroe Street

The Anoka Housing and Redevelopment Authority met on May 10, 2021, and discussed several items but took no formal action. They reviewed the first quarter financial report, the quarterly loan program activity, signage for HRA-owned properties, and the 7th Avenue/Main Street redevelopment update, where the purchase price was lowered to $950,000. The meeting adjourned into a closed session to discuss the purchase of 639 Monroe Street.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote)
• Approved March 8, 2021 regular meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Discussed first quarter financial report; no action taken
• Discussed quarterly loan program activity; no action taken
• Discussed signage for HRA-owned property; no action taken
• Discussed 7th Avenue/Main Street redevelopment; no action taken
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss purchase of 639 Monroe Street

Planning Commission

This is a procedural work session agenda for the Anoka Planning Commission. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text, only a reference to an attached agenda document.

• Work session scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on May 4, 2021

The Anoka Planning Commission held a worksession to discuss gateway corridor improvements and online auto sales uses, but took no formal votes or decisions. The Commission reviewed past plans, including the 2009 and 2012 South Ferry Street plans, and agreed to support a potential request to the City Council for funding to study the East River Road corridor. On online auto sales, the Commission reached consensus to continue denying such uses for now, but no ordinance change was made.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at worksession
• Consensus to support City Council funding request for East River Road corridor study
• Consensus to continue denying online auto sales uses at 901 Highway 10

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 3, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda and meeting packet are available as PDF documents, but no specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

The Anoka City Council approved the sale of $6,000,000 in General Obligation Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2021A, to finance projects in the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Plan. The council also adopted the Capital Improvement Plan and held the first reading of an ordinance authorizing up to $10,475,000 in bonds, but that ordinance failed on a 3-1 vote. Additionally, the council awarded a $789,300 contract for the Mississippi River Community Park riverbank stabilization project and approved a grant application for a new skate park.

• Adopted Capital Improvement Plan for 2021-2025 (4-0)
• First reading of ordinance for $10,475,000 GO bonds failed (3-1, Wesp opposed)
• Approved sale of $6,000,000 GO Capital Improvement Plan Bonds, Series 2021A (4-0)
• Awarded $789,300 contract for Mississippi River Community Park riverbank stabilization (5-0)
• Approved LGU 2021 Skate Park Grant Application (5-0)
• Held first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 74, Diseased Trees (5-0)
• Adopted policy for diseased tree high cost abatement (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills, calendars, gambling permit, and temporary liquor licenses (4-0)

Anoka City Council

This is a City Council worksession meeting agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda only shows a 5:00 P.M. start time and references attached documents, but no specific decisions or discussions are identified.

• No specific agenda items listed
• Meeting scheduled for 5:00 P.M.

The Anoka City Council held a worksession with no formal votes. They discussed a proposal for an outdoor music and entertainment district on Jackson Street, a residential targeted picketing ordinance, Rum River bank stabilization, a new cemetery information system, diseased tree code changes, and a proposed Andover development. Staff was directed to bring forward draft ordinances for the picketing ordinance and diseased tree policy, and consensus was reached to allocate $20,000 for riverbank protection.

• Directed staff to bring forward a draft residential targeted picketing ordinance
• Consensus to allow $20,000 for Rum River bank protection this year
• Consensus to bring forward a diseased tree removal policy for formal consideration
• Consensus to contact neighborhood and conduct research on Andover development access

Fire Board

This agenda is for the Anoka-Champlin Joint Powers Fire Board's annual and regular meeting. The only listed item is the meeting itself, with no specific decisions or discussion topics provided in the agenda text.

• Annual & Regular Meeting of the Anoka-Champlin Joint Powers Fire Board

Parking Advisory Board

The April 2021 meeting of the Anoka Parking Advisory Board has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 7:15 a.m. at the Public Safety Center, 275 Harrison Street, Anoka.

• April meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for May 19, 2021 at 7:15 a.m.
• Meeting location: Public Safety Center, 275 Harrison Street, Anoka

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Park and Recreation Advisory Board. The agenda is largely procedural, with items for approval of the amended agenda, approval of the regular meeting packet, and approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. No substantive policy or project items are listed.

• Approval of amended agenda
• Approval of regular meeting packet
• Approval of April 20, 2021 meeting minutes

The board approved moving forward with an art installation called 'Telephone in the Wind' proposed by Brandon Kuehn, a memorial phone booth for grieving, with staff to identify a location. They also approved the diseased tree ordinance, decided to proceed with a custom cedar building at Rudy Johnson Park, and tabled dog park discussions until community interest resurfaces.

• Approved moving forward with 'Telephone in the Wind' art installation (all in favor)
• Approved Diseased Tree Ordinance - Chapter 74, Article III (7-0)
• Approved proceeding with custom cedar building with 2 restrooms and metal roof at Rudy Johnson Park (7-1)
• Tabled dog park discussion until brought up again by community (all in favor)
• Approved moving forward with riverbank stabilization rip-rap to elevation 839 using angular rock and large boulders (7-0)
• Approved March 16, 2021 regular meeting minutes (7-0)

Anoka City Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization. The agenda includes only the meeting start time and reference to an agenda and packet document; no specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

• Local Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting at 6:00 P.M.

The Anoka Board of Equalization met and reviewed the city's market values, which increased overall by 4.75%, with residential up 4.81%, apartments up 7.66%, and commercial/industrial up 2.1%. No public comments were made, and no formal decisions were taken. The board discussed property tax system issues and assessor's office call volume before adjourning.

• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Anoka City Council

The agenda contains only procedural items with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. with linked agenda and packet documents.

The Anoka City Council approved a traffic control signal agreement with MnDOT for the Highway 47/169 resurfacing project, with a city cost of $34,560. The council also approved the consent agenda, including purchase agreements for parcels along U.S. Highway 10/169. A referendum petition to repeal the ordinance that dissolved the Human Rights Commission was received and will be processed.

• Approved traffic control signal agreement with MnDOT for Highway 47/169 resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including verified bills, council calendars, and parcel purchase agreements for U.S. Highway 10/169 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 22 worksession, April 5 executive session, and April 5 regular meeting as corrected (5-0)
• Received notice of referendum petition to repeal ordinance repealing Human Rights Commission

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

The Anoka Waste Reduction & Recycling Board will vote on several recycling initiatives, including a plastic bag collection at City Hall, an organics drop-off program at Harmony Gardens, and a possible $825 environmental performance by Tricia & The Toonies. They will also discuss the spring recycling drop-off event, the ACE solid waste transition, and a recycling booth at Concerts in the Park.

• Motion needed to proceed with organics drop-off at Harmony Gardens, using $3,947 in available funds
• Motion and vote needed for plastic bag collection at City Hall, May-October
• Discussion of $825 cost for Tricia & The Toonies environmental show
• Spring Recycling Drop-off Event with free paper shredding, book collection, and ACE dumpsters
• New member Leslie Ganser to take Oath of Office

The Waste Reduction and Recycling Board approved two new programs: an organics collection program and a plastics bag collection program. The organics program will use county-provided enclosures and grant funds for a concrete slab, signage, and promotion. The plastics collection will be held at City Hall from May to October. The board also discussed but did not decide on the Pumpkin Smash event date and a potential environmental performance.

• Approved organics collection program (all in favor)
• Approved plastics collection program at City Hall, May-October (all in favor)
• Approved February 10, 2021 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved March 10, 2021 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is the agenda for the Anoka Heritage Preservation Commission regular meeting on April 13, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting title and a reference to the agenda PDF, with no listed discussion items, decisions, or public hearings. It is purely procedural boilerplate.

• No specific items listed on the agenda

The Heritage Preservation Commission discussed expanding the City Register, focusing on the Stonehouse property, and reviewed consultant proposals costing $8,000-$10,000. No formal decisions were made; the commission continued discussions on fundraising for witch medallion pavers and other goals.

• Approved minutes of Feb 9, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Mar 9, 2021 meeting as amended (4-0)
• Discussed expanding City Register, no action taken
• Discussed witch medallion paver fundraiser, no decision
• Adjourned at 6:24 p.m. (5-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

This Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting scheduled for April 12, 2021, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Economic Development Commission

This is the agenda for the Anoka Economic Development Commission regular meeting on April 8, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting title and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items, discussion topics, or action items. It is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive business specified.

• No specific agenda items listed

The Anoka Economic Development Commission met on April 8, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no formal action was taken. Members discussed downtown outdoor seating updates, including a proposal for live music, and considered long-term streetscape improvements for the East River Road corridor, recommending a focus on streetscape over zoning changes. No decisions were made.

• No formal action taken due to lack of quorum
• Discussed recommending streetscape improvements for East River Road corridor
• Discussed live outdoor music proposal for downtown weekends
• Delayed approval of previous meeting minutes

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding a closed executive session and regular meeting on April 5, 2021, at 6:00 P.M. The agenda provides no specific items, only procedural boilerplate for the session and meeting.

The Anoka City Council approved a site plan and authorized bidding for a new two-level Law Enforcement Training Center and Animal Containment facility at 275 Harrison Street, estimated to cost $2,815,000. The council also adopted an ordinance disbanding the city's Human Rights Commission, approved a $4 million conduit bond for ice arena improvements, and awarded a construction contract for the Swede Town Street Renewal Project.

• Approved site plan review for the Law Enforcement Training Center and Animal Containment facility at 275 Harrison Street (9.3).
• Approved plans and specifications for the Law Enforcement Training Center/Animal Containment facility and authorized advertisement for bids (9.4).
• Adopted an ordinance repealing the Human Rights Commission from city code (9.1).
• Approved issuance of $4 million in conduit bonds for the Anoka Ice Arena (9.2).
• Awarded construction contract for the 2021 Swede Town Street Renewal Project to Kuechle Underground, Inc. (9.5).
• Approved a voluntary cost share agreement with Anoka County Economic Development (9.6).
• Adopted a resolution supporting All Aboard Minnesota passenger rail (9.7).
• Called a public hearing on issuing capital improvement plan bonds (9.8).

Anoka City Council

This is a procedural worksession agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda only includes meeting start times and references to attached documents, with no decisions or discussions specified.

The Anoka City Council held a worksession and discussed several topics but made no formal votes. The most significant outcome was a consensus to not pursue a 2022 ballot question on organized garbage hauling, instead continuing with attrition and criteria to limit new hauling licenses. Other discussions included river access easement issues, the Highway 10/169 project, and a liquor license request from Ambi Wine Bar, but no decisions were made.

• Consensus to not move forward with garbage hauling ballot question (no formal vote)
• Consensus to continue work on attrition and criteria for new hauling licenses (no formal vote)
• Discussed River Lane access easement; no action taken
• Discussed Highway 10/169 project; no action taken
• Discussed Ambi Wine Bar liquor license request; no action taken

Parking Advisory Board

The Anoka Parking Advisory Board approved adding no-parking signs on the north side of Madison Street between 5th and 6th Avenues to address a resident's complaint about vehicles blocking a driveway. The board also voted to eliminate an unused loading zone on 1st Avenue and return it to a regular parking spot. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved no-parking signs on north side of Madison from 5th to 6th Ave (unanimous)
• Eliminated unused loading zone on 1st Avenue, returned to regular parking spot (unanimous)
• Approved January 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Park and Recreation Advisory Board. The agenda includes the meeting agenda, a meeting packet, and minutes from a previous meeting, indicating routine procedural business.

• Regular meeting at 7:00 P.M.
• Agenda document
• Meeting packet
• Minutes from previous meeting

The board voted 8-0 to table the Sunny Acres dog park proposal to a later date after lengthy discussion. A motion to proceed with purchasing a pre-fabricated cedar building for Rudy Johnson Park was withdrawn after concerns about bathroom size, and the topic was tabled to the April meeting. The board agreed to send out an RFP for a playground at Station Cove, with a shelter as an add-on.

• Approved the February 23, 2021 regular meeting minutes (8-0).
• Tabled the dog park at Sunny Acres to a later date (8-0).
• Withdrew motion to proceed with the smooth cedar building for Rudy Johnson Park; tabled to April meeting.
• Agreed to send out an RFP for a playground at Station Cove, with shelter as an add-on.

Planning Commission

This is a procedural work session agenda for the Anoka Planning Commission. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed beyond the meeting time and a linked agenda document.

The Anoka Planning Commission held a worksession to discuss a concept for developing 8.29 acres into 30 villa-style residential lots for residents 55 and older. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the discussion covered zoning, street standards, and potential connections. A second agenda item on gateway corridors was postponed.

• No formal action taken on Pinewski property residential development concept
• Gateway corridors discussion postponed to a future meeting

Anoka City Council

This is the agenda for the Anoka City Council regular meeting on March 15, 2021. The agenda lists the meeting start time and references the agenda and packet documents, but no specific items are detailed in the provided text.

The Anoka City Council gave preliminary approval to issue $4 million in conduit revenue bonds for the Anoka Area Ice Arena, with the city bearing no repayment obligation. The council also approved a variance for a home addition at 3721 Roseberry Place, with conditions, and advanced plans for the Mississippi River Community Park riverbank stabilization project. A motion to exclude the animal containment facility from the law enforcement training center project failed, and the full project was approved.

• Approved preliminary issuance of $4M sports facility revenue note for ice arena (5-0)
• Approved rear-yard setback variance for 3721 Roseberry Place, denied impervious coverage variance unless reduced to 35% (3-2)
• Approved first reading of ordinance repealing Human Rights Commission (3-2)
• Approved 2020 donations and contributions resolution (5-0)
• Approved 2020 budget rollovers and amendments (5-0)
• Approved Mississippi River Community Park riverbank stabilization plans and bid advertisement (5-0)
• Approved law enforcement training center/animal containment facility plans and bid authorization (3-2)
• Approved U.S. Highway 10/169 right-of-way plat for Parcel 40 (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Economic Development Commission. The agenda lists only the meeting itself and provides two documents: the agenda PDF and a meeting packet PDF. No specific discussion items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission
• Agenda document: 3-11-2021 EDC AGENDA.PDF
• Meeting packet: 03-11-21 EDC PACKET.PDF

The Anoka Economic Development Commission met and approved the February 11, 2021 minutes. Staff reported that the City Council approved Highway 10 sign regulation changes, and that downtown outdoor seating infrastructure is being installed. The Commission discussed Highway 10 property acquisitions, development opportunities in the Historic Rum River District and other areas, and noted two vacant positions on the Commission.

• Approved the minutes of the February 11, 2021 EDC meeting as presented.
• Heard that the City Council approved Highway 10 sign regulation changes as previously discussed.
• Discussed Highway 10 property acquisitions and redevelopment opportunities.
• Discussed development sites in the Historic Rum River District, TOD TIF district, and Greens of Anoka district.
• Noted that Joe Riley resigned from the Commission, creating two vacant positions.

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

The Waste Reduction & Recycling Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda contains no specific items, only the meeting notice and linked documents, so the board's decisions or discussions are not detailed here.

• Regular meeting of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

The Waste Reduction and Recycling Board met on March 10, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no formal motions could be made. The board discussed recycling program updates, including an organics survey and plastic bag collection plans, but all decisions were deferred to the April meeting. The meeting adjourned with a motion to adjourn, which was approved.

• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
• Deferred approval of February minutes to April agenda
• Deferred organics program approval to April meeting

Heritage Preservation Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss its 2021 goals and the Sandwich Board Sign Program. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Windego Park Amphitheater and updates on fundraising efforts.

• Sandwich Board Sign Program discussion
• Windego Park Amphitheater discussion
• Expansion of City Register discussion
• Fundraising Committee update on paver sample order

The Heritage Preservation Commission voted 6-0 to change its Tourism Committee into an Event Committee. The commission also discussed replacing sandwich board signs, expanding the City Register to include the Stonehouse and an 1889 pump house, and reviewing options for the Windego Park Amphitheater, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved motion to change Tourism Committee to an Event Committee, carried 6-0
• Assigned commissioners to Heritage Preservation Award, Fundraising, and Event committees
• Discussed replacing sandwich board signs and sourcing new frames, with consensus to proceed
• Discussed expanding the City Register to include the Stonehouse and 1889 pump house, no formal action
• Discussed Windego Park Amphitheater options, no formal action

Chairpersons Communication Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Chairpersons Communication Board meeting on March 3, 2021. The only listed item is the meeting itself, with no substantive topics or decisions specified.

The meeting was informational, with updates on the Hwy. 10/169 project and 2021 area projects. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the board discussed maintenance responsibilities, project timelines, and communication plans.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational only

Fire Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Anoka-Champlin Joint Powers Fire Board regular meeting. No specific action items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text, only a reference to a meeting document.

• Meeting of the Anoka-Champlin Joint Powers Fire Board

The Anoka-Champlin Joint Powers Fire Board unanimously approved the appointment of Ted Massicotte as the new Fire Chief, effective March 15, 2021. The decision followed a hiring process that included a revised job description and the use of a hiring firm. Chief Massicotte will have a three-day overlap with Interim Chief Kline for information sharing.

• Approved the appointment of Ted Massicotte as Fire Chief, effective March 15, 2021.
• Accepted the recommendation of Greg Lee and the Operating Committee for the appointment.

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Anoka Planning Commission regular meeting on March 2, 2021. The agenda lists only the meeting time and links to the agenda and packet documents; no specific items are described in the text provided.

The Anoka Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend denial of a variance request for 3721 Roseberry Place. The applicant sought a 2.3-foot rear yard setback variance and a 3% impervious lot coverage variance to expand the home. The recommendation will go before the City Council on March 15, 2021.

• Approved the February 2, 2021 regular meeting minutes (7-0).
• Recommended denial of variance application A2021-001 for building setback and impervious lot coverage at 3721 Roseberry Place (6-1).
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m. (7-0).

Anoka City Council

The agenda contains only procedural information regarding a closed executive session and a regular meeting. No specific discussion topics or decisions are listed in the provided text.

The Anoka City Council voted 3-2 to recommend restructuring the Human Rights Commission as an independent entity from the city, effective immediately. The council also approved a $2.54 million Green Haven Parkway Phase II project, a $4 million conduit bond for ice arena improvements, and a sign ordinance amendment for Highway 10 businesses.

• Approved motion to make Human Rights Commission independent (3-2)
• Approved Green Haven Parkway Phase II plans and bid advertisement (5-0)
• Approved $4M conduit bond financing for Anoka Ice Arena (5-0)
• Adopted sign ordinance amendments for B-1 and B-2 districts (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including eminent domain settlements for Highway 10/169 (5-0)
• Appointed Jackie Young to Parking Advisory Board (5-0)
• Removed Human Rights Commission ordinance and appointment items from agenda (4-1)

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Park and Recreation Advisory Board's regular meeting. It lists only the agenda, packet, and minutes as documents, with no specific discussion or decision items provided.

Anoka City Council

This is a procedural worksession agenda for the Anoka City Council. The agenda contains only meeting time and document references, with no specific discussion or decision items listed.

The Anoka City Council held a worksession to discuss development options, reaching consensus to support the 2nd and Van Buren and 2nd and Harrison development concepts, but with the condition that developers be approached about projects excluding the Historical Society. The Council also agreed to continue discussions with David Weekley Homes for the 4th and Grant site, and to hold off on pursuing the CRTV land acquisition and other parcels. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Supported 2nd and Van Buren and 2nd and Harrison development concepts, with direction to discuss excluding Historical Society (consensus)
• Continued discussions with David Weekley Homes for 4th and Grant site (consensus)
• Postponed pursuing CRTV land acquisition at 4th and Johnson (consensus)
• Held parcels at Ferry and Pleasant streets for now (consensus)
• Moved forward with appraisal for Greens of Anoka Highland Park development (consensus)
• Brought Garfield parcel discussion back for future workshop (consensus)

Parking Advisory Board

The February 2021 meeting of the Anoka Parking Advisory Board has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 7:15 a.m. at the Public Safety Center, 275 Harrison Street, Anoka.

• February meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: March 17, 2021, 7:15 a.m., Public Safety Center, 275 Harrison Street

Anoka City Council

This is the regular City Council meeting agenda for February 16, 2021. The agenda lists only the meeting time and links to the agenda and packet documents, with no specific items detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive items are contained in the linked packet.

The Anoka City Council approved the 2021 Swede Town Street Renewal Project, authorizing advertisement for bids and setting a bid date. The council also approved a joint powers agreement with Metro-INET for IT services, held the first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment for signs in B-1 and B-2 districts, and adopted 2021-2022 city goals. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved 2021 Swede Town Street Renewal Project, plans, specs, bid advertisement (5-0)
• Approved joint powers agreement with Metro-INET for IT services (5-0)
• Held first reading of zoning ordinance amending sign regulations in B-1 and B-2 districts (5-0)
• Approved correction of legal descriptions for Parcels 21 and 22 in Highway 10/169 project (5-0)
• Approved joint powers agreement with Anoka County for CSAH-7 mill and overlay (5-0)
• Adopted 2021-2022 city goals (5-0)
• Recommended Jeremy McFarland for Charter Commission appointment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses, permits, and bills (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Anoka Economic Development Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes a single item for the regular meeting, with an agenda packet provided. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission
• Agenda packet available for the meeting

The Economic Development Commission discussed and expressed consensus support for proposed amendments to sign regulations along Highway 10, which will go before the City Council next. The commission also received updates on downtown outdoor seating and discussed future agenda items, but took no formal votes on these matters.

• Approved minutes of January 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Expressed consensus support for Highway 10 sign ordinance amendments (no formal vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Human Rights Commission

The Anoka Human Rights Commission will hear a presentation from Police Chief Eric Peterson and review a joint worksession with the City Council, where the Council declined to expand the commission but suggested it could form a nonprofit. The commission will also receive updates from Anoka High School and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.

• Presentation by Anoka Police Chief Eric Peterson
• Review of joint worksession with City Council on January 25, 2021
• Discussion of pros/cons of becoming a separate nonprofit entity
• Update from Anoka High School
• Update from MDHR

The Anoka Human Rights Commission discussed whether to remain a city commission or become a 501c3 nonprofit, following a joint worksession with the City Council. Members expressed consensus to stay as a city commission, citing community desire and the advisory role. No formal vote was taken on this matter, but the commission agreed to review its goals at the March meeting. The commission also approved the January minutes and heard a presentation from Police Chief Eric Peterson and Captain Andy Youngquist on community engagement efforts.

• Approved minutes of January 14, 2021 meeting (3-0)
• Consensus to remain a city commission rather than a 501c3 (no formal vote)
• Agreed to review HRC goals at March meeting
• Commissioner Louden to draft thank-you cards to police chief and captain

Anoka City Council

This is a procedural goals session with no formal decisions or public hearings. The council will discuss and set priorities for the coming period.

At the annual goals session, the Anoka City Council set its 2021-2022 goals, covering development, housing, finance, streets, parks, and miscellaneous items. The goals include crafting infill standards, increasing rental housing enforcement, pursuing a zero levy increase, and finding funding for the River Walk. No formal votes were taken; the council discussed and agreed on the goals. City Manager Greg Lee will provide quarterly updates on goal status.

• Set 2021-2022 city goals including infill standards, rental enforcement, and zero levy increase
• Directed Planning Commission to discuss balanced senior housing plan
• Agreed to pursue Green Haven Parkway development and rail station improvements
• Committed to support and fund Police and Fire Departments
• Agreed to find River Walk funding including Stone House and Shiloh property
• Directed staff to explore owner-operator for riverboat cruises
• Agreed to enhance communication between Advisory Boards and Council
• Scheduled quarterly updates on goal status

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

This is a regular meeting of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board. The agenda lists only the meeting itself and includes an agenda PDF and a packet PDF, with no specific items, decisions, or discussions detailed. The meeting appears to be procedural or routine, with no substantive agenda items provided.

• Regular meeting of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Anoka Heritage Preservation Commission regular meeting on February 9, 2021. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the agenda text; the only content is the agenda and packet documents.

• Regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission
• Agenda document (2-9-21 HPC AGENDA.PDF)
• Meeting packet (2-9-21 HPC PACKET.PDF)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes only the regular meeting item, with supporting documents (agenda and packet) provided. No specific decisions or discussions are listed in the agenda text.

• Regular meeting of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority
• Agenda document: HRA_2-8-21 AGENDA.PDF
• Packet document: HRA_2-8-21 PACKET.PDF

Fire Board

The Anoka-Champlin Joint Powers Fire Board is holding a special meeting to conduct final interviews for the ACFD Fire Chief position. The public portion includes two interviews, followed by a closed session to discuss the candidates. The meeting is open to in-person or Zoom attendance.

• Final interviews for ACFD Fire Chief position
• Closed session to discuss candidate interviews
• Meeting held at Anoka City Council Worksession Room
• Zoom option available for public attendance

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Planning Commission. The agenda includes only the meeting itself and reference documents (agenda and packet). No specific items are listed, so the meeting is likely procedural or will address items detailed in the packet.

• Regular meeting of the Planning Commission
• Agenda document: 2-2-21 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.PDF
• Agenda packet: 2.2.2021 PC AGENDA PACKET.PDF

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding a closed executive session at 5:30 p.m. followed by a regular meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed in the provided text.

• Closed executive session at 5:30 p.m.
• Regular meeting following the executive session

The Anoka City Council held a regular meeting on February 1, 2021, and adopted an ordinance amending City Code Section 78-562(e) regarding fence heights in residential zones. The amendment removes unclear language about 'front line of the residential structure.' The vote was 3 in favor, 1 against, and 1 abstention. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a purchase and settlement agreement for the U.S. Highway 10/169 project.

• Adopted ordinance amending fence height code Section 78-562(e) (3-1-1)
• Approved consent agenda including Parcel 22 purchase for Highway 10/169 project (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 regular meeting as corrected (5-0)

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council and Human Rights Commission are holding a joint worksession. The agenda lists only the meeting time and documents, with no specific discussion items detailed. This appears to be a procedural meeting with the substantive agenda contained in the attached packet.

• Joint City Council and Human Rights Commission worksession
• Meeting location changed to Council Worksession Room, not cablecast
• Agenda and packet documents available

Parking Advisory Board

The agenda for the January 20, 2021 Parking Advisory Board meeting contains only the meeting time (7:15 AM) and a reference to an attached PDF agenda document. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:15 AM
• Agenda references document '012021 PAB AGENDA.PDF'

Planning Commission

This is a procedural work session agenda for the Anoka Planning Commission. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed beyond the meeting time and a linked agenda document.

• Work session scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on January 20, 2021

The Anoka Planning Commission held a worksession to discuss a draft sign ordinance amendment related to Highway 10 improvements. No formal decisions were made; the commission reached a consensus to move forward with the draft language. A public hearing is planned for February, with Council review later.

• Consensus to move forward with draft sign ordinance language (no vote recorded)

Anoka City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting with a published agenda and packet. The agenda text contains only procedural items, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

The City Council approved the 2021 Swede Town Street Renewal Project, ordering the project and adopting the assessment roll. The project includes total street reconstruction with utility replacements, and typical assessments are $8,110 over 10 years at 5% interest. The Council also postponed decisions on the law enforcement training center and animal containment facility to review costs and neighbor concerns.

• Approved 2021 Swede Town Street Renewal project and authorized plans/specifications (unanimous)
• Adopted assessment roll for Swede Town project (4-1, Skogquist dissenting)
• Postponed site plan review for law enforcement training center (4-1, Barnett dissenting)
• Postponed resolution for training center/animal containment plans and bidding (unanimous)
• Held first reading of fence height ordinance amendment (3-1-1, Skogquist nay, Weaver abstained)
• Recommended Tim Sheie and Destin Anderson for Charter Commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including verified bills and gambling permit (unanimous)
• Approved January 4, 2021 minutes as corrected (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Anoka Economic Development Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes only the regular meeting item, with supporting documents available. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission
• Agenda document (EDC_011421 AGENDA.PDF)
• Agenda packet (EDC_011421 AGENDA PACKET.PDF)

Human Rights Commission

The Anoka Human Rights Commission is meeting to administer oaths for new members, select a chair and vice chair, and approve prior minutes. The main business is developing a list of programs and initiatives to present to the City Council at a joint worksession on January 25, 2021, including discussion of adding youth members and social media presence. The commission will also receive updates from Anoka High School, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, and community engagement efforts.

• Oath of office for new members Suzanne Dilcher and Roxy Orcutt
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chairperson
• Develop list of items/programs for presentation to City Council at joint worksession on January 25, 2021
• Discussion of adding youth members to the commission and other boards
• Update from MDHR workgroup and MLK Celebration

The Anoka Human Rights Commission held a routine meeting on January 14, 2021. They administered the oath of office to Commissioner Dilcher, elected Chairperson Anderson (with Vice-Chair postponed), and approved the December 10, 2020 minutes as amended. The meeting included informational updates and a presentation from Transformative Circle, but no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Administered Oath of Office to Commissioner Dilcher
• Elected Chairperson Anderson (Vice-Chair postponed until more members appointed)
• Approved December 10, 2020 minutes as amended (3-0)

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

This is a routine meeting of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board. The agenda includes only the meeting agenda and packet documents, with no specific action items listed.

The Waste Reduction and Recycling Board elected Vicki Violet as Chairperson and Sue Dergantz as Vice Chair, and approved the 2020 Accomplishments and 2021-2022 Goals. The board also approved the December 9, 2020 meeting minutes with corrections and discussed the residential recycling contract transition to Ace Solid Waste, with cart delivery planned for March 15-26.

• Elected Vicki Violet as Chairperson (all in favor)
• Elected Sue Dergantz as Vice Chair (all in favor)
• Approved December 9, 2020 meeting minutes with corrections (all in favor)
• Approved 2020 Accomplishments and 2021-2022 Goals (all in favor)

Fire Board

This is a regular meeting of the Joint Powers Fire Board. The agenda contains only the meeting time and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting of the Joint Powers Fire Board

The Anoka-Champlin Joint Powers Fire Board unanimously approved member appointments, the at-large member, the vice-chair, the 2021 meeting schedule, official depositories, a $5,400 Firehouse Subs grant, a personnel policy change on overtime/FLSA, and the hiring of one paid-on-call firefighter. The board also agreed not to waive tort liability limits under MN Statutes 466.04. No substantive decisions were made on the fire chief hiring update, which required no action.

• Approved board member and alternate appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Scott Anderson as at-large member (unanimous)
• Appointed Brian Wesp as vice-chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 regular meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved official depositories (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,400 Firehouse Subs grant (unanimous)
• Approved personnel policy change on overtime/FLSA (unanimous)
• Approved hiring one paid-on-call firefighter (unanimous)

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is the agenda for the regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission. The only listed item is the regular meeting itself, with supporting documents including the agenda and a memo. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission
• Agenda document (1-12-21 AGENDA.PDF)
• Agenda and memo document (1-12-21 AGENDA AND MEMO.PDF)

The Heritage Preservation Commission appointed Bart Ward as chair and Barb Thurston as vice chair for 2021, and approved minutes from November and December 2020. The commission adopted its 2020 accomplishments and amended 2021 goals, adding a new goal to create a joint committee with the City Council to develop infill standards for residential neighborhoods. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were discussions for future meetings.

• Appointed Bart Ward as 2021 chair (4-0)
• Appointed Barb Thurston as 2021 vice chair (4-0)
• Approved November 10, 2020 minutes as amended (4-0)
• Approved December 8, 2020 minutes (4-0)
• Adopted 2020 accomplishments (4-0)
• Adopted 2021 goals as amended, including new infill standards goal (4-0)

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Anoka Park and Recreation Advisory Board meeting. The only listed items are the approval of minutes and a meeting packet, with no substantive discussion items or decisions specified.

• Approval of minutes from a previous meeting
• Review of January meeting packet

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority is holding its annual meeting, where it will administer the oath of office, elect officers (chair, vice chair, and secretary), and review bylaws and the 2021 meeting schedule. The board will also vote on approving the 2020 HRA accomplishments and 2021 HRA goals. Updates will be provided on the 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment and the 1806 First Avenue infill project, and a quarterly loan program activity summary from the Center for Energy & Environment will be discussed.

• Election of officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary
• Approval of 2020 HRA accomplishments
• Approval of 2021 HRA goals
• 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment update
• 1806 First Avenue infill update

The Anoka Housing and Redevelopment Authority held its annual meeting, approving the 2020 accomplishments and the 2021 goals as amended to include updating signs in partnership with the Heritage Preservation Commission. Officers were elected for 2021, and the bylaws and meeting schedule were approved. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved 2020 HRA accomplishments (voice vote)
• Approved 2021 HRA goals as amended to include sign updates (voice vote)
• Designated Carl Youngquist as Chair for 2021 (voice vote)
• Designated Dave Bonthuis as Vice Chair for 2021 (voice vote)
• Approved HRA bylaws as presented for 2021 (voice vote)
• Approved December 14, 2020 regular meeting and closed session minutes as corrected (voice vote)
• Approved December 14, 2020 work session minutes as presented (voice vote)
• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote)

Planning Commission

This is a regular Planning Commission meeting. The agenda consists solely of the meeting agenda and packet documents; no specific items are listed for discussion or decision.

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding a closed executive session followed by a regular meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

The Anoka City Council recognized outgoing Councilmember Mark Freeburg for 24 years of service, administered oaths to new members, and approved several resolutions. Key actions included selling a 0.102-acre parcel to Anoka-Hennepin School District for $11,090, leasing six parking stalls to the district for $720/year, purchasing 2749 Fairoak Avenue for $240,000, and authorizing a grant application for ice arena improvements. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Councilmember Barnett absent.

• Recognized Councilmember Freeburg for 24 years of service (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 0.102-acre parcel to Anoka-Hennepin School District for $11,090 (unanimous)
• Approved lease of 6 parking stalls to school district for $720/year (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2749 Fairoak Avenue for $240,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized application to James Metzen Mighty Ducks Grant for ice arena (unanimous)
• Waived late fees and food sales requirements for 2021 liquor/wine licenses (unanimous)
• Adopted annual appointments and designations for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bills and US Highway 10/169 parcel purchase (unanimous)