Anoka public meetings in 2023

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board will discuss a 3% utility rate increase already passed by the City Council, along with updates on clean energy legislation, the MMPA contract, and time-of-use metering for EV chargers. The board will also confirm the reappointment of members Dan Pinewski and Cody Abbot.

• 3% utility rate increase passed by City Council
• Capitol legislative update: Clean Energy Bill
• MMPA contract and purchased power budgets
• EV charger time-of-use metering discussion
• Reappointment of Dan Pinewski and Cody Abbot to the Utility Advisory Board

Anoka City Council

This agenda is largely procedural, listing the regular meeting and a closed executive session to follow. No specific agenda items are detailed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting at 7:00 P.M.
• Closed executive session after the meeting

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss ongoing projects and the 2024 work plan. The agenda includes review of recent economic development activities and potential future initiatives.

• Discussion of 2024 Economic Development Commission work plan
• Update on current economic development projects

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission. The agenda contains only standard procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

Anoka City Council

This is a procedural agenda for a closed executive session under attorney-client privilege. No public business or decisions are listed.

• Closed executive session at 7:00 PM

Anoka City Council

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

Anoka City Council

This is the regular meeting agenda for the Anoka City Council on December 4, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting time and links to the agenda and packet PDFs, with no specific items listed. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding a closed executive session at 7 PM under partial attorney-client privilege. The agenda contains only this item, with no public discussion or decisions listed.

• Closed executive session at 7 PM (partial attorney-client privilege)

Anoka City Council

This is a procedural worksession agenda for the Anoka City Council on November 27, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The agenda contains only meeting start times and references to PDF documents, with no specific discussion or decision items listed. It appears to be a routine or placeholder agenda.

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The provided agenda for the November 21, 2023, meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

Anoka City Council

This is the agenda for the Anoka City Council regular meeting on November 20, 2023. The agenda lists only the meeting time and links to the agenda and packet documents, with no specific items detailed. It appears to be procedural boilerplate.

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding a closed executive session under attorney-client privilege. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Closed executive session for attorney-client privileged discussion

Parking Advisory Board

The board will hear from a business owner regarding timed parking zones and discuss the city's parking fine fee schedule. The meeting also includes a review of enforcement statistics for September and October 2023.

• Discussion on timed parking zones with a business owner
• Review of the City’s fee schedule for parking fine amounts
• Review of September and October 2023 parking enforcement statistics

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Anoka Heritage Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting on November 14, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority is meeting to consider amending its 2024 levy and budget and to receive the third quarter financial report. The board will also get an update on the Curb Appeal Residential Enhancement (CARE) Grant Program. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the potential sale of property at 7th Avenue and Main Street.

• Amend 2024 Levy and Budget
• Receive 3rd Quarter Financial Report
• CARE Grant Program update
• Closed session: sale of property at 7th Avenue and Main Street

Economic Development Commission

This is the agenda for the Anoka Economic Development Commission regular meeting on November 9, 2023. The agenda lists only the regular meeting itself and references two documents: the agenda-only PDF and the full meeting packet. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission
• Reference to agenda-only PDF
• Reference to full meeting packet PDF

Anoka City Council

This is the agenda for the Anoka City Council regular meeting on November 6, 2023. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references attached documents (agenda and packet PDFs), with no specific items detailed. It appears to be procedural, with substantive items likely in the packet.

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will discuss best practices for interacting with the transient/homeless population, with a police captain present. They will also consider re-electing a vice chair, aligning bylaws with the city code, and developing a resource guide for individuals with catastrophic illness or disabilities.

• Re-election of Vice Chair after Leslie Taha steps down
• Discussion of Bylaws & HRC Brochure to align mission statement with City Code
• Discussion of Best Practice Guide for interacting with transient/homeless population, with Police Captain Andy Youngquist
• Discussion of public accessibility for sidewalks and social district
• Discussion of potential resource guide for individuals with catastrophic illness or disabled persons

Utility Advisory Board

The Anoka Utility Advisory Board will consider revisions to the AMU Rules and Regulations document, receive a legislative update on the Clean Energy Bill, and discuss the MMPA contract for electric invoices payable. The board will also review utility rates, rebates, projects, and internal rates for the city council.

• AMU Rules and Regulations document revisions
• Capitol legislative update on Clean Energy Bill
• MMPA contract: electric invoices payable, EAC
• Utility update: rates, rebates, projects, OSI-SCADA, and internal rates for council

Charter Commission

The commission discussed a request to amend the City Charter to prevent family, financial, or legal associates of the Mayor and Councilmembers from serving on city-related entities. Members debated how to define potential conflicts of interest without disqualifying too many community members from service.

• Discussion of charter amendment regarding familial and financial associations of officials
• Update on 2024 election ballot question for Residential Solid Waste Collection
• Election of Commission officers: President (Knapek), Vice President (Eaton), and Secretary (Collins)

Anoka City Council

This is a procedural worksession agenda for the Anoka City Council on October 23, 2023, at 5:15 PM. The agenda contains only meeting start times and references to PDF documents, with no specific discussion or decision items listed. It appears to be a boilerplate agenda with no substantive public business detailed.

Anoka City Council

This is a special City Council meeting scheduled for October 23, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The agenda contains only the meeting time and references to an agenda PDF and a meeting packet PDF, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

Parking Advisory Board

The October 18, 2023 meeting of the Anoka Parking Advisory Board has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7:15 a.m. at the Public Safety Center.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

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

• Work session scheduled for October 17, 2023

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The Park and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on winter recreation programming and the upcoming 2024 budget. The agenda includes standard procedural items but no specific proposals or votes are detailed in the provided text.

• Discussion of winter recreation programming
• 2024 budget planning

Anoka City Council

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

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss downtown redevelopment projects and potential business incentive programs. The agenda includes review of ongoing economic development initiatives and possible recommendations to the city council.

• Discussion of downtown redevelopment strategies
• Review of business incentive programs
• Update on economic development initiatives

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

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

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

Anoka City Council

This agenda is for a closed executive session only, with no public discussion items listed. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM on October 9, 2023, and includes an agenda and packet document. No decisions or public actions are detailed in the provided text.

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding a regular meeting on October 2, 2023, at 7 PM. The agenda includes several items, with a notable vote on a list of properties (items 5.1 and 9.1) that was revised at the meeting. Other items include memos with minor corrections and various regular business.

• Vote on revised list of properties (items 5.1 and 9.1)
• Updated memos for items 9.9 and 9.10
• Regular meeting agenda and packet available

Anoka City Council

This is a special city council worksession with a meeting time of 5:30 PM. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only references to the agenda and packet documents. It appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding a worksession on September 25, 2023. The agenda includes a correction to the liquor store manager's name, changing from Mike Brual to Kevin Morelli. The meeting packet has been revised to reflect this change.

• Correction of liquor store manager name to Kevin Morelli

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for the Anoka Planning Commission work session on September 19, 2023. The only listed item is the work session itself, with no specific topics, proposals, or decisions detailed in the provided text.

• Work session scheduled for 9-19-2023

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Park and Recreation Advisory Board. The agenda contains only the meeting time and references to a revised agenda and packet, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

Anoka City Council

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

Economic Development Commission

The Anoka Economic Development Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss ongoing economic development initiatives. The agenda includes review of previous meeting minutes and updates on current projects.

• Review of August 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of economic development strategies and projects

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

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

Parking Advisory Board

The Parking Advisory Board will discuss the Anoka County Jail Construction Committee's parking ramp project on the 400 block of Jackson Street. The board will also review parking enforcement statistics for June through August and approve the June 2023 meeting minutes.

• Discussion of parking ramp for Anoka County Jail construction, 400 block of Jackson Street
• Approval of June 2023 meeting minutes
• Parking enforcement statistics for June, July, and August 2023

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Heritage Preservation Commission. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings listed.

• Regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission

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

This is a special worksession of the Anoka City Council with a procedural agenda only. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided agenda text.

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

Planning Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Planning Commission. The agenda includes only the meeting packet and agenda documents, with no specific items listed. It appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

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)

Chairpersons Communication Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Anoka Chairpersons Communication Board. The agenda contains only the meeting itself and a reference to an agenda PDF, with no listed discussion or action items.

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

Anoka City Council

This is the agenda for the Anoka City Council regular meeting on September 5, 2023. The agenda lists the meeting time and provides links to the agenda and meeting packet documents, but contains no specific agenda items or details.

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)

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council will discuss findings from a study on a proposed frontage road on the north side of Highway 10, originating at Fairoak Avenue extending west to Calvary Cemetery. The study, prepared by Bolton & Menk, includes a high-level cost estimate of $3.5-4 million, traffic analysis showing only 3 of 12 movements would improve, and notes that the project is not eligible for existing Highway 10 grant funds. Staff is seeking council input and direction on whether to proceed with the project.

• Discussion of Fairoak/TH10 Frontage Road Study with cost estimate of $3.5-4 million
• Discussion of 2024 Budget - Enterprise Funds
• Consideration of renewing annual MOU for School Resource and Prevention Program Officer Services
• Traffic analysis shows only 3 of 12 movements would improve with the frontage road
• Project not eligible for existing Highway 10 grant funds

The City Council reached a consensus not to move forward with a proposed frontage road estimated to cost $3.5 to $4 million. Members also agreed to use ARPA funds for river maintenance via storm water funds and scheduled a review of electric rate increases for November.

• Rejected proposed Fairoak frontage road (Council consensus)
• Approved use of ARPA funds for river maintenance through storm water funds (Council consensus)
• Scheduled review of proposed electric rate increases for November worksession (Council consensus)

Anoka City Council

This is a closed executive session agenda with no packet. The only listed item is a 5:00 P.M. start time, and no topics for discussion are specified. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no public agenda items.

• Closed executive session
• No packet provided
• No agenda items listed

The City Council met in a closed executive session to discuss 15 specific properties. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding a budget worksession to discuss the upcoming fiscal year's budget. The agenda includes a meeting packet with detailed budget information. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Budget worksession agenda and packet review

The City Council held a budget worksession to review a proposed 2024 operating increase of $2,646,218. No final votes were taken on the budget; however, Councilmember Weaver suggested a special meeting on September 11 to seek further decreases to the proposed levy rate.

• Discussed proposed 2024 levy increase ranging from 16.5% to 31.33%
• Reviewed proposed $251,500 transfer for Green Haven golf equipment
• Discussed $250,000 placeholder for agricultural area parking lot
• Reviewed proposed 2024 ADA accessibility costs
• Discussed potential creation of a river maintenance fund for dredging
• Proposed a special meeting for September 11 to further reduce the levy rate

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding a regular meeting on August 21, 2023, at 7 PM. The agenda includes a resolution to award the sale of abatement bonds, which is the most consequential item. The rest of the agenda appears to be procedural, with meeting minutes and packet materials.

• Resolution awarding the sale of abatement bonds (Item 9.7)

The Council approved an ordinance and management plan to create a Social District, allowing patrons to carry alcoholic beverages from licensed businesses into defined public areas. The Council also updated the 2023 Master Fee Schedule to include Social District licenses and cup surcharges, as well as new plumbing fees.

• Adopted ordinance establishing Social District regulations (4-1)
• Approved Social District maintenance and management plan (4-1)
• Approved 2023 Master Fee Schedule amendments for Social District licenses, cup surcharges, and plumbing fees (4-1)
• Approved summary publication for building code amendments to Chapter 18 (5-0)
• Approved U.S. Highway 10/169 Improvement Project change orders 61 and 62 (5-0)
• Approved Highway 10 Rum River Bridge and Corridor Project change order 50 (5-0)
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor license for Anoka Lions Club (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Steve Gunderson from Parks and Recreation Board (5-0)

Utility Advisory Board

The Anoka Utility Advisory Board is meeting to discuss legislative updates on clean energy targets (80% by 2030 and 100% by 2040), a load shed plan, and time-of-use metering. They will also approve minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting and hold an open forum. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Capitol legislative updates: 80% by 2030 and 100% by 2040
• Load shed plan discussion
• Utility update on time-of-use metering
• Approval of June 21, 2023 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting. Members discussed EV chargers, electricity resale, and potential training opportunities through MMUA and APPA. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes from 6/21/23 meeting

Parking Advisory Board

The August 16, 2023 meeting of the Anoka Parking Advisory Board has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 20, 2023.

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved the agenda and corrected minutes from May 8, 2023. The board reviewed second-quarter financial reports and loan activity, but no substantive actions were taken on new business or redevelopment updates.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved May 8, 2023, meeting minutes as corrected

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

This meeting agenda contains only the time and location, with no substantive items for discussion or decision. The agenda is purely procedural with no listed business.

The Board approved a maintenance agreement with the MN Kindness Alliance, adding a 14-day requirement for responding to city concerns. The meeting also included updates on hunting programs, park vandalism prevention, and a trial social district for alcoholic beverages.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved MN Kindness Alliance Maintenance Agreement with additions

Economic Development Commission

The Anoka Economic Development Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and review of the meeting packet. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission
• Review of meeting packet

The Commission reached a consensus to determine the cost of a hotel market study to analyze potential hotel products in the area. The body also received updates on the Rum River dredging resolution and the upcoming social district pilot.

• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Consensus to pursue cost estimate for a hotel market study

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission. The agenda includes only procedural items with no specific decisions or public hearings noted.

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding its annual budget presentation at 6:00 PM followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes a revised packet with an updated item 6.8, which had a wrong address. The meeting is primarily focused on the budget presentation and regular council business.

• Annual budget presentation at 6:00 PM
• Regular meeting at 7:00 PM
• Revised agenda with updated item 6.8 (address corrected)

The City Council approved the issuance and sale of $11 million in taxable general obligation tax abatement bonds. The council also approved several business licenses and a gambling permit. A proposed 2024 budget with a 28.12% levy increase was presented for future discussion.

• Approved $11M in taxable general obligation tax abatement bonds (5-0)
• Approved cannabinoid product licenses for the GR8 Vape and Better Values Liquor
• Approved LG220 gambling permit for Ramsey Police Association
• Approved change orders 56, 58, 59, and 60 for U.S. Highway 10/169 project
• Waived facility charges for Boy Scout Troop 204 and MN National Guard HHB (DET) 2-125 FA Detachment
• Accepted resignation of Leslie Ganser from Waste Reduction and Recycling Board
• Approved minutes from June 20, June 26, July 17 (Special), and July 17 (Regular) meetings

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Anoka Planning Commission regular meeting on August 1, 2023. The agenda lists only the meeting itself and provides links to the full agenda and packet documents, but no specific items are described in the text provided.

• Regular meeting scheduled for August 1, 2023

The Commission reviewed a proposed amendment to the landscaping plan for 911 Lund Blvd. The applicant proposed replacing required tree and shrub plantings with a new building paint scheme due to soil contamination and snow storage concerns. No final decision on the amendment was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Anoka City Council

This is a worksession agenda for the Anoka City Council on July 24, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed. The meeting appears to be a routine worksession with no substantive items on the public agenda.

The City Council held a worksession to discuss development options for the Green Haven Golf Course and updates to the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area ordinance. Council also reviewed draft regulations and boundaries for a proposed social district. No formal votes were taken during this worksession.

• Reached consensus to continue Green Haven Golf Course study with cost/benefit analysis
• Agreed to limit river corridor fences to 4 feet to protect viewshed
• Discussed proposed social district boundaries and September 6 kickoff date

Planning Commission

This is the regular meeting agenda for the Anoka Planning Commission. The agenda includes only the meeting time and links to the agenda and packet PDFs; no specific items are listed in the provided text.

The commission reviewed a request from HOM Furniture to eliminate 94 shrubs and several trees from its approved landscaping plan at 911 Lund Boulevard due to snow plowing concerns. No final decision was recorded in the provided minutes.

• Approved May 16, 2023 Work Session Minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved June 6, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes with corrections (7-0)

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The July 18, 2023 regular meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled

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 items are listed.

The City Council approved using $200,000 in Park Dedication funds and $30,000 in budgeted design funds to install a prefabricated metal roof structure at Riverfront Memorial Park instead of a restroom facility. Council also held a first reading for an ordinance to tie future council salaries to staff COLA increases and recommended a gambling permit for the Anoka Area Ice Arena Association.

• Approved $209,625 for MN/WI ROGS5028 shelter and ornamentation at Riverfront Memorial Park (5-0)
• Held first reading of ordinance to tie Mayor and Council salaries to staff COLA increases (4-1)
• Recommended approval of LG214 Gambling Permit for Anoka Area Ice Arena Association at Casa Rio Tex Mex (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 6.1-6.5, including Highway 10 bridge and corridor change orders (5-0)
• Approved minutes from six meetings held in June 2023 (5-0)
• Waived area use fee for Jam by the Dam (5-0)

Anoka City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with only a start time and document links, and no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda appears to be procedural boilerplate.

The City Council voted against a proposal to postpone negotiations for an organized waste collection system by 30 days. The council proceeded with Step 2 of the state-mandated process, discussing road deterioration, public safety, and pricing with licensed collectors.

• Denied motion to postpone organized hauling negotiations for 30 days (2-3)

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is a procedural regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission with no specific agenda items, public hearings, or decisions listed in the provided document.

The commission held a joint meeting with the Anoka County Historical Society to discuss historic site recognition and potential collaborations on digital tours. No formal votes were taken on new business or ordinances.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Anoka Economic Development Commission is holding a regular meeting on July 13, 2023. The agenda text provided contains only the meeting title and references to two PDF documents (the agenda and the agenda packet), with no specific items listed. As such, no concrete decisions or discussion topics are available from this text.

• Meeting date: July 13, 2023
• Agenda-only PDF and agenda packet PDF referenced

The Commission approved a resolution to support dredging the Rum River channel to improve navigation. Members also appointed a new Chairperson and Vice Chairperson and directed staff to draft a resolution for a hotel feasibility study.

• Appointed Brian Beaudoin as Chairperson
• Appointed Julie Smith as Vice Chairperson
• Approved EDC Resolution 2023-01 supporting channel dredging of the Rum River
• Directed staff to bring back a draft resolution for a hotel feasibility study
• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

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

The Board approved spending $250 for reusable bags and $160 for coloring books. Members decided the cedar wood of the new library should remain natural and determined that the potential for a recycling center must be referred to the City Council for direction.

• Approved $250 from SCORE funds for Farmers Market on the Rum reusable bags (5-0)
• Approved $160 purchase of 250 coloring books (5-0)
• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes with one correction (5-0)
• Decided against painting the cedar wood of the new library
• Decided not to pursue a presence at Night to Unite
• Referred recycling center site options to City Council for direction

Anoka City Council

This is a special City Council meeting agenda with only time and document references; no specific agenda items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive items are contained in the linked packet.

The City Council approved a resolution to purchase real property located at 2939 6th Avenue. The decision followed a review of a revised purchase agreement that included updated terms for financing, inspections, and due diligence.

• Approved purchase of real property at 2939 6th Avenue (PID 06-31-24-21-0090 and PID 06-31-24-22-0010) (5-0)

Anoka City Council

This is a worksession agenda for the Anoka City Council, scheduled to begin immediately after a special council meeting at 5 PM on June 26, 2023. The agenda lists two items at 5:15 P.M., each with associated documents, but provides no details on topics. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive items described.

• Worksession agenda item at 5:15 P.M. with documents
• Second worksession agenda item at 5:15 P.M. with documents

The Council discussed a proposal from the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association to build a sports hub at Gray Ghost Field. Members also reviewed options for dredging sediment from the Rum River to restore navigation. No formal votes were taken during this worksession.

• Discussed Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association proposal for a dome and fieldhouse at Gray Ghost Field
• Discussed dredging options for the Rum River to address sediment buildup
• Reviewed the process for biennial City policy updates

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council held a special meeting on June 26, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. The provided agenda text is procedural boilerplate that lists two items, both labeled simply as 'Documents,' without specifying the content, decisions, or discussions involved. No specific actions, votes, or topics are described in the source text.

• Item 1: Documents (no specific title or description provided)
• Item 2: Documents (no specific title or description provided)

The City Council approved temporary liquor licenses for the Anoka Lions Club to sell beverages during the summer concert series. The Council also directed the City Attorney to negotiate a purchase agreement for an industrial property at 2939 6th Avenue.

• Approved temporary liquor licenses for Anoka Lions Club for Summer Concerts in the Park (All ayes)
• Directed City Attorney to negotiate purchase agreement for 2939 6th Avenue and scheduled special meeting for June 29, 2023 (5-0)

Parking Advisory Board

The Anoka Parking Advisory Board will meet to discuss parking concerns at Anoka Middle School's Fred Moore Campus and school bus parking at Sandburg Campus, review parking enforcement statistics for March through May, and decide whether to hold a July meeting. The agenda also includes approval of the March 2023 meeting minutes.

• Discussion: Parking by Anoka Middle School, Fred Moore Campus
• Discussion: School Bus Parking at Sandburg Campus
• Parking Enforcement Stats – March, April, May
• Approval of March 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Decision on July meeting

The board approved moving bus line-ups for Anoka Middle School (Fred Moore Campus) to Adams Street. It also designated Monroe Street as bus parking for the Sandburg Campus. The board voted to cancel the July meeting.

• Approved moving Anoka Middle School (Fred Moore Campus) bus parking to Adams Street (Unanimous)
• Approved designating Monroe Street as bus parking for Sandburg Campus (Unanimous)
• Approved March 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved canceling the July meeting (Unanimous)

Utility Advisory Board

The Anoka Utility Advisory Board will discuss legislative updates on the Clean Energy Bill, review the MMPA contract, and receive a utility update covering rates, rebates, projects, and OSI-SCADA updates. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and an open forum.

• Capitol legislative updates on the Clean Energy Bill
• MMPA contract review
• Utility update on rates, rebates, projects, and OSI-SCADA updates

The Utility Advisory Board approved the Load Shed Plan and established a new bi-monthly meeting schedule. Members discussed low-income electric panel upgrades, delinquent account reporting, and EV charger information.

• Accepted Load Shed Plan
• Approved minutes from 5/18/23 meeting
• Administered Oath of Office to David McCarren
• Agreed to meet bi-monthly on the 3rd Thursday of even months

Planning Commission

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

• No specific agenda items listed in the provided text

The Planning Commission held a worksession to discuss proposed changes to B-1 highway signage and a landscaping plan amendment for HOM Furniture. No formal votes were taken; items will be reviewed at the next regular meeting on July 18th.

• Reached consensus to move forward with B-1 highway signage amendment for formal review on July 18
• Tabled HOM Furniture landscaping plan amendment for further review and photos on July 18
• Reached consensus to review the Code regarding the prohibition of certain uses, such as carwashes

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Park and Recreation Advisory Board. The agenda contains only procedural items and no specific proposals, votes, or public hearings are listed.

The board selected a metal roof structure for the Veterans stage and agreed to conduct a citywide sidewalk evaluation. Members also discussed recent vandalism at several city parks and provided updates on the Main Street Tunnel mural.

• Approved purchasing metal roof structure from MN/WI Playground for $156,770 (6-0)
• Agreed to work on the City Sidewalk Evaluation (5-1)
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (6-0)

Anoka City Council

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for the Anoka City Council special worksession on June 20, 2023, at 5 PM. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• Special worksession scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 5:00 PM

The Council held a worksession to review a draft five-year capital improvement plan. Members discussed various infrastructure projects, including parking upgrades, building maintenance, and electric utility repairs, though no formal votes were taken.

• Supported $20,000 expenditure for HRRD Ramp ingress/egress planning
• Postponed $250,000 Anoka Agricultural Improvements project

Anoka City Council

This is the agenda for the Anoka City Council regular meeting on June 20, 2023, at 7 PM. The agenda lists only the meeting time and references to the agenda and packet PDFs, with no specific agenda items provided.

The Council approved a site plan and permit amendment for the expansion of Franklin Elementary School to be used as a special education facility. Other actions included approving a final plat for the Silverstar Addition and a setback variance for a residence on Rum River Drive.

• Approved final plat for Silverstar Addition at 601/637 West Main Street
• Approved setback variance for 3504 Rum River Drive
• Approved site plan review and conditional use permit amendment for Franklin Elementary expansion at 215 W. Main Street
• Approved Highway 10/169 Improvement Project change orders 50, 51, and 52
• Issued temporary on-sale liquor license to MN Food Truck Association for August 19, 2023
• Issued on-sale liquor license to 10K Brewing LLC for Jam by the Dam on August 6, 2023
• Issued tree care/arborist licenses to The Davey Tree Expert Company and AJS Tree Service
• Waived area use fee for 5th Annual HopeFest and facility charges for Anoka Veteran Center and First Baptist Church

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

The Waste Reduction & Recycling Board regular meeting scheduled for June 14, 2023, was cancelled. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Meeting cancelled

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission. The agenda contains only the meeting call and a reference to the agenda document, with no specific items for decision or discussion listed.

The Commission reviewed estimates for rehabilitating WPA stone fireplaces and planned for the sale of pavers and medallions at Riverfest on July 8. Members also discussed creating a list of the top 25 historic houses and sites in Anoka.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Anoka City Council

This is a special worksession of the Anoka City Council with no specific agenda items listed. The agenda only includes meeting documents and times, indicating a procedural or informational session.

The City Council reached a consensus not to amend or extend the purchase agreement with Ryan Companies for a 14-acre development site. Council directed staff to finalize site details and concepts before any new marketing of the property.

• Declined proposal to extend purchase agreement with Ryan Companies
• Directed staff to coordinate with Anoka County regarding stormwater issues
• Directed staff to include 1.2 acres for a potential municipal liquor store in future plans
• Directed staff to create a concept plan for future roads in the area

Anoka City Council

This is a special meeting agenda with no listed agenda items, only references to the agenda and packet PDFs. The meeting appears to be procedural or administrative in nature, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed in the provided text.

The City Council denied a resolution to adopt a fifth amendment to a purchase agreement with Ryan Companies US Inc. for a 14-acre site at 7th Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard. The decision follows a request from the developer for a 12-24 month extension due to delays with a grocery retailer anchor tenant.

• Denied fifth amendment to purchase agreement with Ryan Companies US Inc. (5-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority is meeting to receive updates on several ongoing projects, including the Commercial Revolving Loan Fund at 700 Bunker Lake Blvd., the 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment, and the Curb Appeal Residential Enhancement (CARE) Program. The agenda also includes a closed session to consider the sale of property at 7th Ave and Main Street.

• Commercial Revolving Loan Fund update for 700 Bunker Lake Blvd.
• 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment update
• CARE Program update
• Closed session to consider sale of 7th Ave and Main Street

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The session consisted primarily of staff updates regarding commercial loans, property demolition, and residential grants; no new substantive actions were taken.

• Approved the agenda (Voice Vote)
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Voice Vote)

Anoka City Council

This agenda is for a closed executive session of the Anoka City Council, scheduled to begin immediately after a 6:00 pm special council meeting. The agenda contains no public discussion items and is limited to the closed session itself.

• Closed executive session at 6:15 p.m.
• Meeting follows 6:00 p.m. special council meeting

The City Council met in a closed executive session for attorney-client discussion concerning a specific property. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Discussed Property ID# 06-31-24-21-0090 (2939 6th Avenue)

Economic Development Commission

The Anoka Economic Development Commission is holding its regular meeting on June 8, 2023. The agenda text provided contains only the meeting title and references to two PDF documents (the agenda and the agenda packet), with no specific items listed. This appears to be a procedural placeholder; actual discussion items would be in the linked documents.

• Regular meeting of the Economic Development Commission
• Agenda-only PDF and full agenda packet PDF referenced

The Commission reviewed a proposed business survey and agreed to update the questions to include topics on parking and bicycle parking. Staff will update the business contact list and aim to launch the survey via SurveyMonkey on September 1. No formal votes were taken on the survey or other business due to the lack of a quorum.

• Delayed appointment of new Chair until a quorum is present
• Delayed approval of previous minutes until a quorum is present
• Agreed to add parking and bicycle parking questions to the business survey
• Targeted September 1 for the launch of the business survey

Chairpersons Communication Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Anoka Chairpersons Communication Board. The agenda contains only the meeting title and a reference to an agenda PDF, with no substantive items listed.

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a $100,000 loan to Kittelson Marketing and an additional $100,000 for home improvement loan programs. The Planning Commission approved a deck and porch enlargement on Rum River Drive. The board also received a report on rental inspection processes and code enforcement.

• Approved $100,000 loan to Kittelson Marketing for 700 Bunker Lake Blvd project
• Approved additional $100,000 budget for home improvement loan programs
• Approved deck enlargement and 3-season porch on Rum River Drive
• Denied outdoor archery range proposal
• Recommended denial of Silver Star Car Wash site plan (later passed by Council)

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Anoka Planning Commission regular meeting on June 6, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. The agenda lists only the meeting time and two attached documents (the agenda PDF and the packet PDF), with no specific items, decisions, or discussions detailed in the provided text. It appears to be procedural boilerplate with no substantive agenda items listed.

• Regular meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on 6-6-23
• Agenda document: 6-6-23 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA.PDF
• Packet document: 6-6-23 REGULAR MEETING PACKET.PDF

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a site plan and permit amendment to repurpose Franklin Elementary School into a special education facility. The commission also recommended approval for a residential setback variance on Rum River Drive.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit amendment and site plan review for 215 West Main Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of setback variance for 3504 Rum River Drive (7-0)
• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Anoka City Council

This is the agenda for the Anoka City Council regular meeting on June 5, 2023, at 7 PM. The agenda lists only the meeting time and includes links to the agenda and meeting packet PDFs, with no specific items detailed.

• Regular meeting at 7:00 PM
• Agenda PDF available
• Revised meeting packet PDF available

The City Council approved the preliminary plat and conditional use permit for the Silverstar Car Wash at 637 West Main Street. The Council also adopted an ordinance allowing golf carts to travel on Grant Street and 4th Avenue. Additionally, several consent items including liquor licenses and a labor contract were approved.

• Approved preliminary plat for Silverstar Addition at 601/637 West Main Street (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit and site plan for Silverstar Car Wash at 637 West Main Street (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance allowing golf carts on Grant Street and 4th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Electric Utility Labor Contract (Consent Agenda)
• Approved temporary on-sale liquor licenses for Anoka Lions Club (Consent Agenda)
• Approved LG220 Gambling Permit for Anoka Tornadoes Football (Consent Agenda)
• Approved LG240B Bingo Permit for Anoka Halloween, Inc. (Consent Agenda)
• Approved U.S. Highway 10/169 Improvement Project Change Orders 43 and 49 (Consent Agenda)

Anoka City Council

The City Council met in a closed executive session to discuss labor negotiations and a proposed contract for the Electric Utility Unit, Local #320, for 2023 through 2025. No formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission. The agenda contains only procedural items and no substantive business, decisions, or public hearings.

The Commission approved the minutes from March 14 and April 11, 2023. Members discussed the potential rehabilitation of WPA stone fireplaces and the installation of a WPA sidewalk sign. No new business was introduced.

• Approved March 14, 2023 minutes as corrected (5-0)
• Approved April 11, 2023 minutes as presented (5-0)

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding a worksession on May 22, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. The agenda includes a meeting packet with documents for discussion. No specific items are listed in the provided text.

• Worksession scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
• Meeting packet available for review

The City Council held a worksession to discuss the establishment of a social district and updates on the Gramercy Development/TOD project. No formal votes were recorded; the session focused on logistics for alcohol consumption in public areas and TIF assistance for development.

• Discussed establishing a social district for beer, wine, and cocktail consumption in public areas
• Discussed TIF assistance and property acquisition for Gramercy Development's TOD project
• Reviewed market study for potential new city liquor store locations

Anoka City Council

This is a special meeting agenda with only two agenda items, both scheduled for 7:00 P.M. and both referencing documents. No substantive business is listed; the agenda appears to be procedural or incomplete.

The City Council approved a fourth amendment to a purchase agreement with Ryan Companies US Inc. for a 14-acre parcel at 7th Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard. This amendment extends the due diligence period to June 21, 2023, to allow the developer to propose a new timeline for a planned grocery retailer.

• Approved fourth amendment to purchase agreement with Ryan Companies US Inc. (5-0)

Utility Advisory Board

The board will address legislative updates regarding a clean energy bill and review the MMPA contract. The meeting also includes an update on utility rates, rebates, projects, and OSI-SCADA.

• Clean Energy Bill legislative updates
• MMPA contract discussion
• Utility rate, rebate, and project updates

The board updated the Emergency Load Shed Plan to allow multiple companies to shed load simultaneously. Members also elected officers and discussed energy legislation and AMI.

• Administered Oath of Office to Ed Evans
• Elected Ed Evans as Chair
• Elected Dan Pinewski as Vice Chair
• Updated written Emergency Load Shed Plan to require companies to shed load together (AND) rather than individually (OR)

Parking Advisory Board

The May 2023 meeting of the Anoka Parking Advisory Board has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The agenda consists solely of procedural boilerplate; no specific items, decisions, or discussions are listed beyond the meeting time and document references.

The board approved the minutes from the April 18, 2023 meeting. Members discussed a proposal to evaluate city sidewalk extensions and received updates on the Farmers Market on the Rum and upcoming community events.

• Approved April 18, 2023 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Agreed to meet at Peninsula Point Park on June 20th at 7pm

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 15, 2023, with several agenda items including public hearings, resolutions, and potential decisions. The agenda includes items related to Woodland Apartments, as well as other matters that were the subject of handouts submitted by staff and residents. The meeting will address both routine and potentially significant actions.

• Item 9.8: Resolution and attachments revised after packet posting
• Open Forum: Woodland Apartments handout by staff Keith Demarest
• Item 5.1 and 9.1: Handout by Scott Nelson
• Item 7.1A and 7.1B: Handout by Ron Procket (American Club, Unit #300)
• Item 10.2: Handout by John Kysylyczyn

The City Council approved the minutes from the April 24 worksession and May 1 meetings. The council also held a public hearing regarding the vacation of a public access easement at Sandra Terrace, though no final decision on the vacation was recorded in the provided text.

• Approved April 24, 2023, Worksession minutes (All ayes)
• Approved May 1, 2023, Local Board of Appeals and Equalization minutes (All ayes)
• Approved May 1, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes (All ayes)

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is meeting to reconvene the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization, a procedural step. The agenda includes a last-minute amendment to an item, handed out by staff member Ryan Kirby. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Reconvene Local Board of Appeals and Equalization at 6:00 PM
• Last-minute amendment to Item 3 by staff member Ryan Kirby

The Reconvened Local Board of Appeals and Equalization met to resolve unfinished business regarding property valuations. The council approved staff recommendations for 12 property valuation changes. Some properties were recommended for continued review by Anoka County.

• Approved 12 changes to outstanding property valuations (5-0)

Anoka City Council

This is a special worksession of the Anoka City Council with only a start time of 6:15 P.M. and no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda is purely procedural, containing only meeting and packet documents with no decisions or discussions specified.

• Special worksession scheduled for May 15, 2023 at 6:15 P.M.

The City Council discussed a request from Ryan Companies to delay a proposed grocery store project at 7th Avenue and Highway 116 by 12-24 months. No final decision was made on the project's future, but the Council reached consensus to schedule a special meeting for further consideration.

• Consensus reached to hold a special meeting on May 18, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. to consider the grocery store development

Economic Development Commission

The Anoka Economic Development Commission is holding a regular meeting on May 11, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting title and document references, with no specific agenda items listed. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

• No specific agenda items listed

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 9, 2023 meeting. Members discussed the current outdoor sidewalk seating program and the early stages of establishing a downtown social district.

• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

This is a regular meeting of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific proposals, votes, or public hearings noted.

The board approved the April 12, 2023 meeting minutes and agreed to skip the June meeting. Members discussed upcoming recycling events and the potential for a future city recycling center.

• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Agreed to cancel the June meeting
• Approved George Enloe location as a pilot program for Night to Unite recycling

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority is meeting to receive the first quarter financial report and consider a resolution to revise the 2023 budget to fund additional home improvement loans. The board will also receive updates on the Commercial Revolving Loan Fund at 700 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW, the 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment, and the Curb Appeal Residential Enhancement (CARE) Program.

• Resolution authorizing revision of the 2023 budget to fund additional home improvement loans
• First quarter financial report
• Commercial Revolving Loan Fund update – 700 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW
• 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment update
• Curb Appeal Residential Enhancement (CARE) Program update

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved a budget revision to move $100,000 from the general fund to the home improvement loan program. The board also received updates on the 700 Bunker Lake Boulevard commercial loan and the 1919 7th Avenue redevelopment project.

• Approved $100,000 budget revision for home improvement loans (Voice vote)
• Approved agenda as presented (Voice vote)
• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (Voice vote)

Planning Commission

This is the regular May 2, 2023, Planning Commission meeting in Anoka, MN. The agenda contains only the meeting time and links to the meeting packet and agenda PDFs, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

• No specific agenda items listed in the provided text

Anoka City Council

The Local Board of Appeals and Equalization discussed 2023 property valuations, which saw an overall estimated market value increase of 6.52%. The Council heard concerns from residents regarding valuation spikes and decided to postpone acting on staff recommendations.

• Tabled assessor report recommendations until May 15, 2023 (4-0)
• Recessed meeting until May 15, 2023

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 1, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda and full meeting packet are provided as PDF documents, but no specific agenda items are listed in the text provided.

• Regular meeting agenda PDF
• Regular meeting packet PDF

The Council approved a state gambling permit for the Andover Huskies Youth Hockey Association to sell pulltabs at the Anoka County Fair. The Council also approved several consent agenda items, including verified bills and highway project change orders.

• Approved LG230 off-site gambling permit for Andover Huskies Youth Hockey Association (4-0)
• Approved verified bills (Consent Agenda 6.1)
• Approved revised Council calendars (Consent Agenda 6.2)
• Approved Change Order Numbers 41 and 42 for U.S. Highway 10/169 Improvement Project (Consent Agenda 6.3)
• Approved minutes from April 10 and April 17, 2023 meetings (All ayes)

Anoka City Council

This is a worksession agenda for the Anoka City Council on April 24, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed. It appears to be a placeholder or boilerplate agenda.

The City Council and residential haulers held an informal worksession to discuss the potential implementation of organized garbage collection. No formal decisions were made; the meeting served to identify talking points and research needs for future negotiations. The council also discussed the possibility of a 2024 ballot question regarding the transition.

Parking Advisory Board

The April 19, 2023 meeting of the Anoka Parking Advisory Board has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 7:15 a.m. at the Public Safety Center.

• Meeting cancelled

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The Anoka Park and Recreation Advisory Board is holding its regular meeting on April 18, 2023. The agenda includes a conflict of interest, code of ethics, and open meeting law training for all boards and commissions. The agenda was amended on April 14 to include an item under Open Forum.

• Amended agenda to include item under Open Forum
• Conflict of interest, code of ethics, and open meeting law training

The Board voted against adding an archery range to city parks. It approved the 2024 Capital Improvement Program items, including increasing the multi-park beautification budget to $100,000.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Voted not to support the addition of an archery range
• Approved 2024 CIP items and increased multi-park beautification request to $100,000

Anoka City Council

The City Council approved several administrative items, including verified bills and professional licenses. The meeting included proclamations for National Lineworker Day and Tree City USA, as well as updates on river flooding and police staffing.

• Approved March 27, April 3 (Special), and April 3 (Regular) meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Approved verified bills (All ayes)
• Approved U.S. Highway 10/169 Improvement Project Change Orders 35 and 36 (All ayes)
• Accepted resignation of Colin Campbell from the Planning Commission (All ayes)
• Issued Tree Care/Arborist License to Best Outdoor Services, B.O.S. Corporation (All ayes)
• Issued Tree Care/Arborist License to Rivard Companies, Inc. (All ayes)
• Issued Massage Therapist License to Brook Gahm of Anoka Massage and Pain Therapy (All ayes)
• Accepted resignation of Andrew Schoeberl from the Human Rights Commission (All ayes)

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

This is the regular meeting of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board. The agenda contains only procedural items: the meeting itself and the associated agenda packet. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

• Regular meeting of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

The board approved the March 8, 2023, meeting minutes and decided to host a booth at the Spring into Summer event. Members also reviewed a virtual tour of the Eureka Recycling facility and received updates on citywide recycling programs.

• Approved March 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Decided against having a recycling booth at Riverfest & Craft Fair
• Approved having a booth at the Spring into Summer event
• Agreed to add aluminum can recycling at Akin Riverside Park boat launch

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission. The agenda includes only the meeting itself and references to the agenda and packet documents, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

The Commission approved a joint meeting with the Anoka County Historical Society for July 13, 2023. Members discussed potential repairs and grant funding for WPA stone fireplaces and reviewed a MnDOT study on historic bridges.

• Approved February 14, 2023, minutes (6-0)
• Directed staff to arrange joint meeting with Anoka County Historical Commission on July 13, 2023 (6-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority will vote on modifications to its Commercial Revolving Loan Fund program. It will also consider a loan request from the property at 700 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW. The meeting includes updates on the 7th Ave/Main Street Redevelopment and the CARE program.

• Adoption of City of Anoka HRA Commercial Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program Modifications
• Commercial Revolving Loan Fund Request – 700 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW
• 7th Ave/Main Street Redevelopment Update
• Curb Appeal Residential Enhancement (CARE) Program Update

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority adopted modifications to the Commercial Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program to include structural repairs and additions. Following these changes, the board approved a $100,000 loan for Kittelson Marketing at 700 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW, contingent upon a Planning Commission variance approval.

• Adopted Commercial Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Program Modifications to include structural repairs, modifications, and additions (Voice Vote)
• Approved $100,000 loan to Kittelson Marketing for 700 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW, contingent upon Planning Commission variance approval (Voice Vote)

Anoka City Council

This is a special City Council meeting with only a start time of 5:00 PM and no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, with no decisions or discussions specified.

The City Council approved a development agreement and final plat with Ryan Companies for a grocery store at 7th Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard. The project includes a 14.07-acre commercial Planned Unit Development and a new public east/west road extension of Parkview Lane.

• Approved development agreement with Ryan Companies for grocery store (4-0)
• Approved final plat for Rum River Shores North Second Addition (4-0)
• Denied motion to designate the development monument as a City monument (2-3)

Anoka City Council

This is a special closed executive session of the Anoka City Council with no public agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM and consists solely of a closed session, so no public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed executive session at 6:00 PM

The City Council met in a closed executive session to discuss PID # 30-32-24-34-0003 and 30-32-24-33-0003. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission postponed action on a proposal for a car wash at 637 West Main Street. The commission requested updated plans regarding lighting, engineering, landscaping, and architectural design to better meet city standards.

• Appointed Borgie Bonthuis to the Parking Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved January 10, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 7, 2023 Work Session Meeting Minutes (6-0)
• Postponed action on Silverstar Car Wash preliminary plat, conditional use permit, and site plan review (6-0)

Anoka City Council

This is a special worksession of the Anoka City Council with only procedural entries. The agenda lists two 5:00 P.M. items with attached documents but no specific topics, decisions, or discussions are described. The meeting appears to be a placeholder or administrative session.

The City Council held a worksession to negotiate development costs and agreement terms with Ryan Companies for a grocery store at 7th Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard. No formal votes were taken on the agreement, as members requested a final review of the updated draft before approval.

• Tabled formal approval of the development agreement to allow for final draft review

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 3, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. The agenda includes only the meeting start time and references to the agenda and packet documents. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed in the provided text.

The Council authorized a street improvement project for Harrison Street and approved the purchase of a vacant duplex for $250,000. Additionally, the Council voted to remove a restaurant pad site from the real estate market due to a lack of consensus on development proposals.

• Approved Harrison Street Surface Improvement Project estimated at $500,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2612 4th Avenue for $250,000 contingent on playground lease (5-0)
• Directed staff to remove restaurant pad site from the real estate market (5-0)
• Approved Joint Power Agreement with Anoka County for King’s Island trailhead parking (5-0)
• Held first reading of ordinances to allow baseball teams to hold wine and 3.2 malt liquor licenses (5-0)
• Adopted 2023-2024 City goals (5-0)
• Appointed Ed Evans to the Utility Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 6.1-6.8, including massage licenses and Change Order 31 for Highway 10 bridge (5-0)

Human Rights Commission

The Anoka Human Rights Commission is meeting to discuss and set its goals for 2023-2024. The agenda includes approval of past meeting minutes, an open forum for public comments, and a discussion on the commission's future objectives. No formal decisions are expected on this agenda.

• Discussion of 2023-2024 goals
• Approval of minutes from 03.30.2022, 06.13.2022, and 09.18.2022 meetings
• Oath of office for new member Tanya Ussery
• Open forum for public comments on items not on the agenda

The Commission adopted a set of goals for 2023-2024, including expanding referral resources and reviewing park equipment for autism support. New member Tanya Ussery was administered the Oath of Office. The Commission also approved minutes from three previous 2022 meetings.

• Administered Oath of Office to new member Tanya Ussery
• Approved 03.30.2022 meeting minutes
• Approved 06.13.2022 meeting minutes with amendments
• Approved 09.28.2022 meeting minutes with amendment
• Adopted 2023-2024 Goals

Anoka City Council

This is a procedural worksession agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda only references meeting documents and times, indicating a routine or administrative session.

Council established a platform for representatives meeting with the Anoka County Jail Expansion Committee. The body also reached consensus to bid for mill and overlay repairs on Harrison Street and continued reviewing competing proposals for a restaurant pad north of City Hall.

• Established 8 talking points for Anoka County Jail Expansion Committee meetings
• Consensus to bid for Harrison Street street repair for authorization at next meeting
• Consensus to use Allied Blacktop for Harrison Street mill and overlay
• Consensus to continue considering both Briggs Properties and 10K Brewing proposals for restaurant pad

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka Park and Recreation Advisory Board with only a start time listed and no specific agenda items. The agenda appears to be procedural or incomplete, with no decisions or discussions detailed.

The Board decided to build a separate restroom facility for Riverfront Memorial Park rather than requiring it to be included in a restaurant pad proposal. They also approved a trial for grooming fat tire bike tracks next winter. No final decisions were made on the 2024 Capital Improvement Budget.

• Removed requirement for restaurant pad to include public restroom; will build separate facility (7-1)
• Approved trial for grooming separate fat tire bike tracks at Greenhaven next winter (8-0)
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved use of giant freeze pops instead of root beer floats for Spring into Summer event

Anoka City Council

This is the agenda for the Anoka City Council regular meeting on March 20, 2023. The agenda text provided contains only the meeting time and links to the agenda and packet PDFs, with no specific items listed. It appears to be a procedural or boilerplate agenda with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on March 20, 2023
• Agenda and meeting packet available as PDF documents

The Council tabled a development agreement and final plat for a proposed grocery store at 7th Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard to hold a further worksession. The Council approved plans for a street renewal project and authorized 2022 budget carryovers.

• Tabled development agreement for grocery store at 7th Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard (5-0)
• Tabled final plat for Rum River Shores North Second Addition (5-0)
• Approved plans, specifications, and April 4 bid date for 2023 Street Renewal Project – Franklin Area Phase I (5-0)
• Approved 2022 donations and contributions (5-0)
• Approved 2022 budget revisions and $1,222,000 carryover to 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Highway 10/169 Change Order 39 and King’s Island Trailhead Right-of-Way Agreement (5-0)
• Approved March 6, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

Parking Advisory Board

The Parking Advisory Board will meet to discuss parking issues near Anoka Middle School's Fred Moore Campus and review parking enforcement statistics for January and February. The agenda also includes an oath of office for a new member and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion: Parking by Anoka Middle School, Fred Moore Campus
• Parking Enforcement Stats – January and February
• Oath of Office: Chris Rice
• Approval of January 2023 Meeting Minutes

The board tabled a decision regarding parking restrictions near Anoka Middle School (Fred Moore Campus) to allow members to assess the area during current snow conditions. Chief Peterson will coordinate with the school resource officer and principal to report back on congestion. The board also approved the January 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved January 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled parking restrictions at Military Road and 4th Ave
• Administered Oath of Office to Chris Rice

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Anoka Heritage Preservation Commission. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only the meeting time and reference to agenda and packet documents.

The Commission approved the January 10, 2023, meeting minutes and reached a consensus to submit 2023 goals and accomplishments as presented. Members discussed potential future events and the process for seeking grants for stone fireplace projects.

• Approved January 10, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Consensus to submit 2023 goals and accomplishments as presented
• Consensus to provide original sign to Maple Avenue property owner rather than paying for a new one

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority is meeting to consider modifications to its Commercial Revolving Loan Fund program. The board will also receive updates on the 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment, the Curb Appeal Residential Enhancement (CARE) program, and a recap of the North Suburban Home Show.

• Commercial Revolving Loan Fund program modifications
• 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment update
• Curb Appeal Residential Enhancement (CARE) program update
• North Suburban Home Show recap

The Board reached a consensus to proceed with demolition plans for the property at 1919 7th Avenue. The board also reviewed proposed modifications to the Commercial Revolving Loan Fund, which will be brought forward for formal adoption in April.

• Approved the agenda (Voice Vote)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes as corrected (Voice Vote)
• Consensus to proceed with demolition plans for 1919 7th Avenue
• Tabled formal adoption of Commercial Revolving Loan Fund modifications until April meeting

Economic Development Commission

This agenda contains only procedural items and document references, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The meeting appears to be a regular session of the Economic Development Commission, but the provided text lacks details on specific agenda items.

The Economic Development Commission reached a consensus favoring a smokehouse proposal over a 10K proposal for a city-owned restaurant pad. The commission cited the higher purchase price, broader menu, and non-phased construction as primary reasons for the preference.

• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved amendment to agenda to add restaurant pad discussion
• Approved consensus statement favoring the smokehouse proposal for the restaurant pad site

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

This is the regular meeting of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board. The agenda includes only the meeting itself and the associated agenda packet; no specific action items are listed.

The Waste Reduction & Recycling Board finalized its 2022 achievements and adopted seven goals for 2023. The board also approved a $100 expenditure for a virtual tour of Eureka Recycling and agreed on pricing for spring recycling events.

• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Accomplishments as presented (6-0)
• Approved 2023 Goals with wording changes to outreach and aluminum recycling (6-0)
• Approved $100 for Eureka Recycling virtual tour using SCORE funds
• Approved spring recycling event pricing
• Approved a summer curbside pickup event for July 17 or July 24

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.

• Planning Commission work session

The Planning Commission held a worksession to review 2022 accomplishments and 2023 goals in alignment with City Council direction. No formal votes were taken on policy or zoning items. The Commission agreed to change the seating arrangement for members.

• Agreed to change seating to place newer members inward and tenured members on the outsides

Anoka City Council

This is the regular City Council meeting agenda for March 6, 2023. The agenda text provided contains only the meeting time and links to the agenda and packet PDFs, with no specific action items listed. It appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

The City Council approved the 2023 Street Renewal Project for the Franklin Area, including the project order and assessment roll. Council also voted to place a question on the 2024 ballot regarding organized garbage hauling and directed staff to begin the statutory process for such a system. A decision on the restaurant pad north of City Hall was postponed for further review.

• Approved 2023 Street Renewal Project – Franklin Area Phase I project order (5-0)
• Adopted assessment roll for Franklin Area Phase I totaling $677,485 (5-0)
• Approved 2024 ballot question on organized garbage hauling (5-0)
• Approved notice of intent to consider organized collection system (4-1)
• Renewed Joint Powers Agreement with MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (5-0)
• Approved Municipal State Aid System route revisions (5-0)
• Appointed Chris Rice to the Parking Advisory Board
• Tabled restaurant pad selection; referred proposals to EDC and Park Board

Chairpersons Communication Board

This agenda contains only a single item: the Chairpersons Communication Board meeting itself. No substantive decisions, discussions, or documents beyond the agenda PDF are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Meeting of the Chairpersons Communication Board

The Chairpersons Communication Board provided updates on various city commissions. The Parks & Recreation Board reported the completion of the Rudy Johnson Park redesign and the Mississippi Riverbank Stabilization project, while the HRA held a lottery for 147 grant applications.

• Appointed David Sanasac as EDC representative to the Parking Advisory Board
• Held lottery for 147 Curb Appeal Residential Enhancement Grant applications
• Completed Rudy Johnson Park redesign for $550,000
• Completed Mississippi Riverbank Stabilization project
• Secured $1.2M grant for bank stabilization at Woodbury House/West Rum River
• Secured $556,000 Met Council grant for Rum River Regional Trail pedestrian crossing
• Secured $5,250 grant for USA Swim/swimming lessons

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board with no specific agenda items listed beyond the scheduled start time. The agenda references attached documents but provides no details on decisions or discussions.

The board approved a set of goals for 2023 and 2024, which include requesting three new full-time maintenance positions and developing plans for year-round restrooms. The board also reviewed completed 2022 projects and discussed roof options for the Riverfront Memorial Park stage.

• Approved January 24, 2022 regular meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 2023/2024 goals including hiring 3 FT maintenance staff and year-round restroom planning (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Anoka City Council

This is a procedural worksession agenda with no specific items listed. The packet contains only the agenda and meeting packet documents, indicating a routine or preparatory session.

The City Council reached a consensus to place the process for a ballot question regarding organized garbage hauling on the March 6 agenda. The body also discussed the impacts of homelessness in the downtown area and reviewed annual ethics and open meeting law policies.

• Consensus to place organized garbage hauling ballot process on March 6 agenda
• Adjourned worksession at 8:33 p.m.

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for a Planning Commission work session. No specific items, discussions, or decisions are listed in the provided text.

Anoka City Council

This agenda contains only the meeting time and links to the agenda and packet PDFs; no specific agenda items are listed in the provided text. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:00 P.M. on February 21, 2023

The Council approved a rezoning and site plan for a new 80,000 square-foot grocery store development by Ryan Companies. They also extended the lease for The Tavern at Green Haven and appointed members to a county jail expansion committee.

• Approved rezoning and site plan for Ryan Companies grocery store development (5-0)
• Approved lease extension for The Tavern at Green Haven through December 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved building inspection services consultant contract with Rum River Consultants (4-1)
• Appointed Councilmembers Skogquist and Weaver to Anoka County jail expansion committee (3-2)
• Approved February 6, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved verified bills, council calendars, and facility charge waivers for designated organizations (5-0)

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is a regular meeting of the Heritage Preservation Commission. The agenda and packet are provided as documents. No specific items are listed in the agenda text, so the meeting appears to be procedural or routine.

The Commission approved the minutes from the December 13, 2022, meeting. Members discussed logistics for an upcoming Federal Cartridge event and the potential restoration of historic fireplaces.

• Approved December 13, 2022, minutes as amended (5-0)

Anoka City Council

Councilmembers and staff met to discuss individual goals for the 2023-2024 period. The session consisted of presentations regarding budget, infrastructure, and development priorities; no formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority is meeting to review its fourth quarter financial report and adopt its bylaws. They will also receive updates on the 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment, the Curb Appeal Residential Enhancement (CARE) program, and the North Suburban Home Show. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the sale price of 1919 7th Ave.

• Review Fourth Quarter Financial Report
• Adoption of HRA Bylaws
• 7th Ave/Main Street Redevelopment Update
• Curb Appeal Residential Enhancement (CARE) Program Update
• Closed session on sale price of 1919 7th Ave

The Board agreed to postpone the demolition of 1919 7th Avenue to allow a developer to present a proposal for a village-style concept of artisan shops. The Board also amended its bylaws to change the Housing and Redevelopment Manager's title to Executive Director.

• Approved amendment to Section 7 Additional Personnel bylaws to change title from Housing Manager to Executive Director
• Paused building demolition at 1919 7th Avenue pending a proposal from Darrin Larson for the March meeting
• Approved the agenda as presented
• Approved January 9, 2023, regular meeting minutes

Economic Development Commission

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

The Economic Development Commission approved the drafted 2022 accomplishments and 2023 goals. The commission also nominated a representative to the Parking Advisory Board and discussed planning for the Anoka Enterprise Park event.

• Approved January 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Nominated Commissioner Sanasac to the Parking Advisory Board
• Approved 2022 accomplishments and 2023 goals as drafted

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

The Waste Reduction & Recycling Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda contains only the meeting listing and linked PDF documents, with no specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics detailed in the text provided.

• Regular meeting of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board
• Agenda document: WRRB 020823 AGENDA.PDF
• Agenda packet document: WRRB_020823 AGENDA PKT.PDF

The board approved the January 11, 2023 meeting minutes and finalized a list of 2022 accomplishments and 2023 goals. Members agreed to maintain reduced pricing for both spring and fall recycling events rather than using coupons. The board also decided to delay installing organics signage until Highway 10 construction is complete.

• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Finalized 2022 accomplishments and 2023 goals, including researching a city recycling center
• Decided to keep reduced prices for both spring and fall recycling events
• Agreed to delay organics signage installation until Hwy 10 construction ends
• Approved $200 payment to Rumriver Art Center for reuse craft kits

Anoka City Council

This is a regular meeting of the Anoka City Council. The agenda and meeting packet are available as PDF documents. No specific action items are listed in the provided text.

The Council approved resolutions supporting a Minnesota Investment Fund loan for Graco's 170,000-square-foot expansion. They also advanced a street renewal project for the Franklin Area and amended zoning laws to allow event centers as interim uses in certain districts.

• Approved resolution supporting MIF Forgivable Loan Application for Graco (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of multiple parcels to B-1 Highway Business (5-0)
• Approved amended ordinance adding Event Center as an interim use to B-6 Neighborhood Commercial Business (5-0)
• Approved first reading of lease extension for The Tavern at Green Haven through Dec 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Franklin Area Phase I Street Renewal feasibility report and set public hearing (5-0)
• Approved resolution to set assessment hearing for Franklin Area Phase I Street Renewal (5-0)
• Appointed Kirk Schnitker to the Parks and Recreation Board (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including tobacco license for Gr8 Vape LLC and bridge change orders (5-0)

Anoka City Council

This is a special worksession of the Anoka City Council with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, with two 5:00 P.M. time slots and no described topics, documents, or actions.

The City Council discussed the proposed Ryan Companies grocery store development north and west of 7th Avenue and Highway 116. Council reached a consensus to support a staff plan to mitigate traffic by restricting northbound traffic from 6th Avenue and creating an east-west thoroughfare from 6th to 7th. Staff will now explore specific road connections and traffic data before returning for ordinance readings.

• Reached consensus to support staff's plan to limit 6th Avenue traffic to southbound only
• Reached consensus to create an east-west thoroughfare from 6th to 7th Avenue
• Scheduled first and second readings of the development ordinance for February 21 and March 6
• Scheduled a neighborhood meeting for residents to the north on February 9

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The agenda for the January 24, 2023 Park & Recreation Advisory Board meeting could not be retrieved; the website returned an error saying the file was not found. No meeting items, decisions, or discussion topics are available in the provided text.

• Agenda PDF (01242023.pdf) missing from city website

The Board approved the purchase of a 'Venti' playground from Flagship for Highland Park. Members also elected a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and rescheduled the February meeting. Discussions were held regarding a permanent disc golf course and winter bike grooming.

• Approved 'Venti' playground from Flagship for Highland Park (6-0-1)
• Elected Steve Nelson as 2022 Chairperson (6-0)
• Elected Derek Sebesta as 2022 Vice-Chairperson (6-0)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Rescheduled February meeting to Tuesday, February 28 (7-0)
• Tabled winter fat tire bike grooming topic until next meeting

Anoka City Council

This is a procedural worksession agenda with no substantive items listed. The agenda and meeting packet are provided as documents, but no specific decisions, discussions, or action items are described in the text.

The City Council held a worksession to discuss the Anoka County Jail expansion, street renewal financing, and downtown development. The Council reached a consensus not to support apartments downtown and will continue discussions with Gramercy regarding a different development site.

• Consensus reached to not support apartments downtown
• Decided to formally respond to Anoka County regarding jail expansion and oppose a downtown location

Parking Advisory Board

The Anoka Parking Advisory Board is meeting to discuss its 2023 goals and 2022 accomplishments, elect officers, and review year-end parking enforcement statistics. The board will also discuss overnight parking in parking ramps and follow up on the Regional High School at Sandburg for fall 2023. Two new members will take their oath of office.

• Oath of office for Roger Hoffhein and Pete Turok
• Election of officers
• Discussion of overnight parking in parking ramps
• Review of year-end 2022 parking enforcement statistics
• Follow-up on Regional High School at Sandburg for fall 2023

The board voted to maintain its 2023 goals with added monitoring of the Courthouse and Regional High School areas. Members also re-elected the current Chair and Vice Chair. No other formal actions were taken regarding parking enforcement or signage.

• Re-elected Pete Turok as Chairperson and Roger Hoffhein as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved November 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 goals, adding monitoring for Courthouse and Regional High School areas (unanimous)

Anoka City Council

The Council advanced three ordinances to first reading, including a planned unit development for a grocery store and two zoning map and text amendments. Other actions included appointing a Human Rights Commission member and approving facility fee waivers for nonprofits.

• Held first reading for grocery store development at 7th Ave and Bunker Lake Blvd (5-0)
• Held first reading to rezone several parcels to B-1 Highway Business (5-0)
• Held first reading to add 'Event Center' as a conditional use in B-6 districts (5-0)
• Approved facility fee exemptions for designated 501(c)3 and 501(c)6 organizations (5-0)
• Appointed Tanya Ussery to the Human Rights Commission (5-0)
• Tabled organized garbage hauling consideration to a future worksession (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including massage therapist license and road project change order (5-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 and January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

This is the agenda for the Anoka Economic Development Commission regular meeting on January 12, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural items and references to the agenda packet; no specific decisions or discussion topics are listed.

The Commission held its annual meeting to elect officers and appoint liaisons. Members approved the enabling ordinance and the December 8, 2022, meeting minutes. The group reached a consensus on 2023 goals and 2022 accomplishments to be finalized by the new Chair and staff.

• Elected Logan Thompson as Chairperson
• Elected Brian Beaudoin as Vice Chairperson
• Approved December 8, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approved the enabling ordinance
• Appointed Brian Beaudoin as Chamber of Commerce liaison
• Appointed Logan Thompson as Discover Anoka liaison
• Postponed decision on Parking Advisory Board nomination
• Confirmed consensus on 2023 goals and 2022 accomplishments

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

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

• Regular meeting of the Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

Heritage Preservation Commission

This is the agenda for the Anoka Heritage Preservation Commission's regular meeting on January 10, 2023. The agenda contains only the meeting title and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no listed agenda items or details. It is purely procedural boilerplate.

The commission appointed Bart Ward as Chair and Barb Thurston as Vice-Chair. Members reviewed draft lists of 2022 accomplishments and 2023 goals. No other formal votes on policy or funding were recorded.

• Selected Bart Ward as Chair
• Selected Barb Thurston as Vice-Chair
• Completed Oaths of Office for Ward and Rahn
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Charter Commission

The Anoka Home Rule Charter Commission will hold its annual meeting, including electing officers and reviewing a citizen request to amend the city charter to prohibit family, financial, and legal associates of the mayor or council members from serving on city boards or commissions. The commission will also receive updates on previous proposed amendments, including one that passed (prohibiting council members from serving on the Charter Commission) and others that did not pass or were withdrawn.

• Request by Edward Evans for charter amendments to prohibit family, financial, and legal associates of the mayor or any council member from serving on city boards, the Charter Commission, or any entity with city financial or legal association
• Update: Amendment to prohibit city council members from serving on the Charter Commission — PASSED
• Update: Proposed amendment to allow seasonal workers to serve on city boards/commissions — NOT PASSED
• Update: Petition to re-establish the Human Rights Commission — WITHDRAWN
• Update: Petition to create election wards, extend mayoral term to 4 years, and establish council vacancy process — DEEMED INSUFFICIENT, DID NOT MOVE FORWARD

The Commission voted to keep existing Charter language regarding who may serve on city boards and commissions. The body also received updates on several previously proposed charter amendments and petitions.

• Elected Commissioner Knapek as President
• Elected Commissioner Eaton as Vice President
• Elected Commissioner Collins as Secretary
• Approved April 20, 2022 minutes with changes (All Ayes)
• Voted to leave Section 2.02 language unchanged (10-1); motion did not pass
• Noted amendment to prohibit City Council members from serving on Charter Commission passed
• Noted amendment to allow seasonal workers to serve on boards did not pass
• Noted petition for Human Rights Commission was withdrawn

Planning Commission

This is the agenda for the Anoka Planning Commission regular meeting rescheduled to January 10, 2023. The agenda lists only the meeting and packet documents, with no specific agenda items detailed. It appears to be procedural boilerplate.

The Planning Commission appointed Borgie Bonthuis as Chairperson and Peter Rech as Vice Chairperson. The commission approved the December 20, 2022 meeting minutes and tabled a nomination for the Parking Advisory Board.

• Appointed Borgie Bonthuis as Chairperson (6-0)
• Appointed Peter Rech as Vice Chairperson (6-0)
• Tabled nomination to the Parking Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Planning Commission

This is a procedural agenda for a Planning Commission work session that was rescheduled to January 10, 2023. The agenda contains only document references and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• Work session rescheduled to 1-10-23
• Agenda PDF available
• Work session packet PDF available

The Planning Commission appointed Borgie Bonthuis as Chairperson and Peter Rech as Vice Chairperson. The commission tabled the nomination for the Parking Advisory Board until the next meeting. No new business or public hearings were conducted.

• Appointed Borgie Bonthuis as Chairperson (6-0)
• Appointed Peter Rech as Vice Chairperson (6-0)
• Tabled nomination to the Parking Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Anoka Housing & Redevelopment Authority is holding its annual meeting to elect officers, review bylaws and the 2023 meeting schedule, and approve 2022 accomplishments and 2023 goals. They will also receive updates on the Curb Appeal Residential Enhancement (CARE) Program and the 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment. This is a routine administrative and planning meeting.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of 2022 HRA Accomplishments
• Approval of 2023 HRA Goals
• CARE Program update
• 7th Ave/Main Street redevelopment update

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority elected its 2023 leadership and approved the 2023 meeting schedule. The board adopted the 2022 accomplishments report and the 2023 goals for submission to the City Council. A review of the HRA bylaws was tabled for further discussion at the next meeting.

• Elected Carl Youngquist as Chair for 2023
• Elected Dave Bonthuis as Vice Chair for 2023
• Appointed Housing and Redevelopment Manager Berger as HRA Secretary for 2023
• Adopted the 2023 meeting and event schedule
• Approved 2022 HRA accomplishments as amended
• Approved 2023 HRA goals as presented
• Tabled review of bylaws for further discussion

Planning Commission

The Anoka Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for January 4, 2023, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Anoka City Council

This is the agenda for the Anoka City Council regular meeting on January 3, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural items and no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

The City Council approved annual committee appointments, designated official financial depositories, and authorized a court data services agreement. The council also approved several gambling permits and appointed a member to the Heritage Preservation Commission.

• Approved annual designations and committee appointments (5-0)
• Designated U.S. Bank and Minnesota Municipal Money Market Fund as official depositories (5-0)
• Approved Master Subscriber Agreement for Minnesota Court Data Services (5-0)
• Appointed Cory Rahn to the Heritage Preservation Commission (5-0)
• Approved LG240B Gambling Permit for Anoka Today Alano (5-0)
• Approved LG220 Gambling Permit for Church of St. Stephen’s/Mardi Gras (5-0)
• Approved November 28, 2022, and December 19, 2022, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Ed Evans from Utility Advisory Board (5-0)