Anoka public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Housing & Redevelopment Authority
The Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved the 2024 budget and a levy of $437,798, which represents a 26.6% increase over the previous year. These approvals will be brought to the City Council for final adoption.
- Approved Resolution 2023-02 adopting the 2024 levy (Voice Vote)
- Approved Resolution 2023-03 adopting the 2024 budget (Voice Vote)
- Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes as corrected (Voice Vote)
Anoka City Council
The City Council reached consensus to move forward with a proposed athletic complex expansion by the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association. Council also agreed to support the creation of a new ordinance regarding building murals and established requirements for social district cup use.
- Consensus to proceed with Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association expansion at a $1 purchase price
- Consensus to require the athletic dome be constructed within 12 months or property reverts to City
- Consensus to support the creation of an ordinance related to murals on buildings
- Consensus to require social district cups in all outdoor areas
Chairpersons Communication Board
The Anoka Social District began operations on September 6, 2023, allowing patrons to carry alcoholic beverages from licensed businesses within a defined area. The City Council approved the necessary permits on September 5, 2023.
- Approved Social District permits (Sept. 5)
- Approved revised landscaping plan for HOM furniture warehouse
- PAB signed off on school busing plan for Sandburg building (sent to City Council for final approval)
- Decided against pursuing organics testing with food vendors in 2024
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding a zoning text amendment to update the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) ordinance. The commission discussed land development regulations, fencing restrictions, and the use of model language from the DNR. No final vote on the amendment was recorded in the provided text.
- Approved August 1, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (7-0)
Anoka City Council
The City Council approved resolutions supporting state loan and grant applications for Hoffman Enclosures, Inc. to expand manufacturing capacity. The council also approved several consent items, including social district licenses and a gambling permit.
- Approved resolution supporting Minnesota Job Creation Fund application for Hoffman Enclosures (5-0)
- Approved resolution supporting Minnesota Investment Fund forgivable and payable loan application for Hoffman Enclosures (5-0)
- Approved social district licenses for 10K Brewing, Ambi Wine Bar, Ibza West, 201 Tavern, MaGillyCuddy’s, Wheelhouse, and Casa Rio (5-0)
- Approved request to reduce social district boundaries for Hope Fest on September 30 (5-0)
- Approved LG220 Gambling Permit for Anoka Rotary (5-0)
- Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for St. Stephen’s Catholic Church Pumpkin Fest (5-0)
- Approved Change Order Number 64 for U.S. Highway 10/169 Improvement Project (5-0)
- Approved August 21, 2023 meeting minutes as corrected (5-0)