Anoka public meetings in 2025

Parking Advisory Board

The December meeting of the Parking Advisory Board has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2026.

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The advisory board approved the meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It adopted a new schedule for the January and February 2026 meetings, keeping the third Tuesday date and relocating the venue to the Community Room on the lower level of City Hall. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Set Jan/Feb 2026 meeting dates to third Tuesday and moved location to Community Room, lower level City Hall (5 ayes, 1 nay, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Anoka City Council

The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. It notes a regular meeting at 7 PM followed by a closed executive session.

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is scheduled to hold a special worksession meeting on December 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The agenda indicates the meeting will include documents, though no specific topics or resolutions are listed in the provided text.

• Special worksession scheduled for December 15, 2025
• Meeting time set for 6:00 p.m.
• Documents to be reviewed are listed in the agenda packet

The Anoka City Council met in a special worksession to hear from waste haulers and staff about road deterioration, public safety, pricing mechanisms, and statutory requirements for organized solid waste collection. Council members and staff exchanged information on axle weight limits, potential cost impacts, and the need for data before any action. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

Heritage Preservation Commission

The Heritage Preservation Commission regular meeting originally set for Dec 9, 2025 was postponed to Dec 17, 2025. The agenda documents for the Dec 9 meeting contain no listed items. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for the postponed meeting in the provided material.

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is scheduled to hold a worksession meeting on December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The agenda lists documents to be reviewed but does not specify the topics to be discussed.

• City Council Worksession Agenda
• City Council Worksession Meeting Packet

The council reviewed Phase I findings of the Miller Building feasibility study and directed Phase II to limit its analysis to reuse of Spaces 1‑3, excluding outdoor amenities. Staff were asked to compare the cost of the alternate layout with a new‑construction scenario. The study’s cost was noted as $50,000. No votes or approvals were recorded.

• Directed Phase 2 analysis to focus on reuse of Spaces 1‑3 only
• Requested cost comparison of alternate layout versus new construction
• Recorded feasibility‑study cost as $50,000

Chairpersons Communication Board

The Planning Commission made two motions: one to postpone a Main Street mixed‑use zoning amendment until the February meeting, and another to recommend approval of a zoning text amendment that adds definitions for body art, micropigmentation, personal service establishments and spas, and allows cosmetic tattooing in salons while restricting body‑art establishments to specific districts. The Parks & Recreation Board approved a minimum 10% increase in park rental fees for 2026. The Chairpersons Communication Board agreed to continue quarterly meetings on the first Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7:30 a.m.

• Planning Commission postponed Main Street Mixed Use zoning amendment to February meeting
• Planning Commission recommended approval of zoning text amendment adding body art, micropigmentation, personal service and spa definitions
• Planning Commission allowed cosmetic tattooing/microblading as an accessory use for personal service establishments and spas
• Planning Commission prohibited body art establishments in all business districts except Main Street Mixed Use, West Main Street Subdistrict
• Parks & Recreation Board increased park rental fees by a minimum of 10% for 2026
• Chairpersons Communication Board agreed to hold quarterly meetings on the first Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7:30 a.m.
• Charter Commission presented its final recommendation to the City Council on a standard process for filling council vacancies

Anoka City Council

The City Council is meeting for a closed executive session. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items.

The Anoka City Council met in a closed executive session on December 1, 2025 to discuss the Anoka County vs. City of Anoka litigation. The discussion was limited to attorney‑client privileged matters. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the session.

Anoka City Council

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

The council approved an amendment to City Charter Section 2.05 governing how vacancies in elected office are filled, passing unanimously. It also adopted a resolution vacating a portion of Fairoak Street, Jerome Street and an alley in the Highland Park Addition, and approved the final plat for the Eastview Meadows Third Addition. Additionally, the council approved all items on the consent agenda, including the sale of taxable general‑obligation bonds. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved amendment to City Charter Section 2.05 on vacancy filling (All ayes)
• Adopted resolution vacating public right‑of‑way in Highland Park Addition (All ayes)
• Approved final plat for Eastview Meadows Third Addition (All ayes)
• Approved minutes of the November 17, 2025 meeting (All ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 6.1‑6.4, including sale of taxable GO bonds (All ayes)

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council is scheduled to hold a work session on November 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting packet and agenda documents are available for review.

• City Council Worksession Agenda (Nov. 24, 2025)
• City Council Worksession Meeting Packet (Nov. 24, 2025)

The Anoka City Council reached consensus to require charitable gambling organizations to maintain a physical office in Anoka for at least two years and to verify this through the Secretary of State. The council also agreed that most organization meetings must be held in Anoka and that itemized expenditure reports be submitted quarterly. A waiver process for premise permits will be explored, and public notices and letters will be used to announce permit opportunities.

• Require a 2‑year Anoka office location for organizations (consensus)
• Verify office location through the Secretary of State (consensus)
• Allow a waiver process for premise permits (consensus to explore)
• Require majority of organization meetings to be held in Anoka (consensus)
• Require quarterly itemized expenditure reports to the City (consensus)
• Post public notices and send letters to organizations about permit opportunities (consensus)

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board will discuss the 2026 AMU budget and provide updates on AMI metering deployment and testing. The board will also review a grant project for the 7th Ave Commerce Dept. and City Council goals for 2025-2026.

• 2026 AMU budget update
• 7th Ave Commerce Dept. grant project review
• AMI metering deployment area and testing
• Review of City Council goals 2025-2026
• ECO/CIP report

The board approved the meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. A motion to charge 100% of costs, including labor and materials, was withdrawn until payback information is provided. Staff were directed to calculate the power factor on each water meter and to compute payback scenarios for different cost‑charge rates. Staff were also tasked to seek clarification on flyer wording and to gather information on utility debt and privacy.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Motion to charge 100% of costs withdrawn pending payback analysis
• Directed staff to calculate power factor on each water meter
• Directed staff to calculate payback scenarios for 75% vs 100% cost charges
• Assigned Del Vancura to consult MMPA about flyer wording on 100% green energy
• Assigned staff to gather utility debt and privacy information

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The board approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes with an 8‑0 vote. It then unanimously accepted the Aquatic Center Annual Report. Finally, the meeting was adjourned by an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (8 ayes – 0 nays)
• Accepted Aquatic Center Annual Report (8 ayes – 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (8 ayes – 0 nays)

Anoka City Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and timestamps. No specific discussion items, decisions, or proposals are listed in the text.

The council approved corrected minutes for the October 27 work session and November 3 regular meeting, with all members voting aye. The consent agenda items, including a change order for the U.S. Highway 10/169 improvement project and dispensary change orders, were approved unanimously. The council held the first reading of an ordinance to amend City Charter Section 2.05 concerning vacancies in elected offices, with all five members voting in favor. Additional ordinances and resolutions were adopted, including a second reading to adopt the Mobile Food Units ordinance, a second reading to adopt the ordinance regulating displays of flags and similar objects on city property, and resolutions to publish summaries of those ordinances; each passed with all members voting in favor.

• Approved corrected minutes for Oct 27 worksession and Nov 3 meeting (All ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 6.1‑6.4, including U.S. Highway 10/169 Change Order 89 and Anoka Dispensary Change Orders 13, 25, 26 (All ayes)
• First reading of charter amendment Section 2.05 Vacancies in elected offices – approved (all five members voted in favor)
• Second reading and adoption of Mobile Food Units ordinance (Chapter 22, Article XVI) – approved (all five members voted in favor)
• Adopted resolution to publish summary of Mobile Food Units ordinance – approved (all five members voted in favor)
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 54, Article VIII displays of flags or similar objects – approved (all five members voted in favor)
• Adopted resolution to publish summary of Chapter 54 ordinance – approved (all five members voted in favor)

Economic Development Commission

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

The Economic Development Commission approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. Commissioners discussed the Green Haven Golf Course project and the upcoming municipal cannabis dispensary, but no formal actions were taken on those items. The commission then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

The board approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑aye, 0‑nay vote. The Multi‑Unit Program subcommittee was paused until the county coordinator position is filled. The board decided not to partner with Anoka County for the 2026 citywide garage sale and set a trunk reuse event for May 15‑17, 2026. Ordinance revisions will be held pending possible state requirements for curbside organics recycling.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (6 ayes – 0 nays)
• Paused Multi‑Unit Program subcommittee
• Decided not to partner with Anoka County for 2026 citywide garage sale
• Scheduled trunk reuse event for May 15‑17, 2026
• Will wait on solid waste ordinance revisions pending state information
• Moved 2026 committee meetings to January
• Will reach out to R Marketplace to discuss 2026 swap events
• Will check with Anoka County on residential reuse tonnage reporting

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will approve the agenda and the minutes from the October 13th meeting. It will receive the third‑quarter financial report and discuss a redesign of the HRA website. Updates will be given on the CARE Grant Program and the outstanding loan for 735 Monroe Street, and a Home Improvement Loan Servicing Report from CEE will be reviewed.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of October 13th meeting minutes
• Receive 3rd quarter financial report
• HRA website redesign
• Outstanding loan update – 735 Monroe Street

Planning Commission

The commission approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. It then recommended approval of a zoning text amendment to create City Code Section 78-567 establishing solar equipment requirements, also by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous 7‑0 vote.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning text amendment establishing City Code Section 78-567 – solar equipment requirements (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Anoka City Council

The agenda for the Anoka City Council regular meeting on November 3, 2025 contains only procedural headings and no listed items for discussion or decision. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified.

The council unanimously approved the corrected minutes from the October 20 meeting. A proclamation was adopted declaring November 11, 2025, as Stan Nelson Day. Council members set a public hearing for November 3, 2025, to consider vacating a portion of Garfield Street West and directed staff to coordinate a temporary trail with the developer.

• Approved corrected October 20, 2025 minutes (all ayes)
• Adopted proclamation declaring Nov 11 Stan Nelson Day (no vote recorded)
• Set public hearing date Nov 3, 2025 to consider vacating portion of Garfield Street West
• Directed staff to communicate with M/I Homes about a temporary trail during development

Anoka City Council

The council worksession agenda for October 27, 2025 contains only document placeholders and no listed agenda items. No decisions or discussions are scheduled in the agenda.

The council discussed draft versions of the Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, Vision Statement, and Mission Statement. Council members considered language on social media, investigations, and use of city resources. The council reached consensus to make the suggested changes and place the revised documents on the next council agenda for adoption. No formal vote tally was recorded.

• Make suggested changes to the Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics policies and include the revised documents on the next council agenda for adoption (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reached a consensus to present a text amendment that would remove churches from the list of conditional uses in the EM‑1 District. The amendment is aimed at addressing parking concerns and treating churches like other assembly uses. No vote tally was recorded. Other topics, such as cosmetic tattooing, were discussed but no decisions were made.

• Commission agreed to present text amendment to remove churches as conditional use in EM‑1 District (consensus)

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The meeting scheduled for October 21, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025.

Anoka City Council

The agenda for the Anoka City Council regular meeting on October 20, 2025 contains only placeholder entries for documents and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified.

The Anoka City Council approved the 2026 Master Fee Schedule, making it effective Jan. 1, 2026. It also authorized one‑year extensions of temporary site license agreements for New Cingular Wireless (AT&T) at the north end of Sunny Acres Park near 11th Ave and at 1609 Fifth Ave. The council approved the September and October meeting minutes and adopted the consent agenda items, including a bingo permit and dispensary change orders.

• Approved September 29 and October 6 meeting minutes (All ayes)
• Adopted consent agenda items 6.1‑6.4, including LG240B bingo permit and dispensary change orders (All ayes)
• Adopted 2026 Master Fee Schedule, effective Jan. 1, 2026 (All council members voted in favor)
• Extended temporary site license for New Cingular Wireless at 11th Ave/Grant St (All council members voted in favor)
• Extended temporary site license for New Cingular Wireless at 1609 Fifth Ave (All council members voted in favor)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will receive updates on residential grants and specific property projects. The body will also discuss future items including website redesign and affordable housing fund usage.

• Curb Appeal Residential Enhancement (CARE) Grant Program update
• Outstanding loan update for 735 Monroe Street
• 426 Taylor Street Infill Project update
• Façade Improvement Loan Program update for 219 E. Main Street
• Discussion of Local Affordable Housing Aid Funds usage

The Housing and Redevelopment Authority approved the meeting agenda and the September 8 minutes by voice vote. Commissioners authorized staff to proceed with a loan modification for the delinquent 735 Monroe Street loan, capitalizing the full $16,125.01 into a new 0% interest mortgage, with the motion carried on a voice vote. The board received updates on the CARE grant program, the 426 Taylor Street infill project, and the Façade Improvement Loan program, but no actions were required on those items.

• Approved August 11, 2025 agenda (voice vote)
• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Authorized staff to proceed with loan modification for 735 Monroe Street (voice vote)
• No action taken on 426 Taylor Street infill project update (discussion only)
• No action taken on Façade Improvement Loan program update (discussion only)
• No action taken on CARE grant program update (informational only)

Economic Development Commission

The provided agenda contains only procedural placeholders and document links. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

The Economic Development Commission approved the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting after a motion by Commissioner Alvord and a second by Commissioner Lee. The commission then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for worship space at 202 East Main Street, with a vote of six ayes and one abstention. The recommendation includes a restriction that Sunday services end by 10:45 a.m. and no services occur after 5 p.m. on Thursdays or Fridays. No decision was recorded on the Conditional Use Permit application for indoor agricultural use at 3801 Thurston Avenue. All other business was procedural.

• Recommend approval of church CUP at 202 East Main St (6-0-1)
• No decision recorded on indoor agricultural CUP at 3801 Thurston Ave

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council agenda for October 6, 2025 contains only the meeting time, a note about revised attachment lists, and placeholders for documents. No specific resolutions, contracts, or hearings are detailed in the provided text.

The council approved corrected minutes from prior meetings unanimously. It adopted a resolution certifying the 2025 assessment for services against property with delinquent accounts, with four votes in favor and none against. The consent agenda items 6.1 through 6.8 were approved unanimously. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board recommended continuing ice skating at Lincoln Elementary, passing 5‑4.

• Approved corrected minutes for August‑December 2025 meetings (all ayes)
• Adopted resolution certifying 2025 assessment for delinquent accounts (4‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 6.1‑6.8 (all ayes)
• Recommended continuing ice skating at Lincoln Elementary for 2025/26 (5‑4)
• Sworn in Patrol Officer Kevin Ballenger (no vote required)

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council will hold a closed executive session at 6:00 p.m. on October 6, 2025, to discuss attorney-client privileged matters. No public packet or agenda items are listed for this session.

• Closed executive session for attorney-client privilege
• No public packet provided for the session

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council met at 5 p.m. on September 29, 2025 at Green Haven for a special worksession. The agenda contains only a worksession and a hors d'oeuvres segment, with no substantive items to decide or discuss. A revised packet notes that a PowerPoint (Item 3.1) was added after the meeting, but no decisions are recorded.

The Anoka City Council met to review a visioning study for the 88‑year‑old Green Haven Golf Course and Event Center. Staff presented possible improvements, including a driving range, bunker and cart‑path upgrades, and estimated total costs of about $4.3 million with $2 million needed for essential upgrades. Council members expressed support for a phased, revenue‑self‑sustaining plan and asked staff to develop a conservative financing proposal, but no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council convened a special work session on September 29, 2025 at 5 p.m. at Green Haven. No agenda items were listed in the provided document, indicating a procedural meeting without specific decisions or discussions.

The council voted 5‑0 to approve a temporary on‑sale liquor license for the Anoka Lions Club at the October 4 Vintage Fest. It also voted 4‑1 to table the first reading of an ordinance that would temporarily suspend lawful gambling LG214 premise permits. Both actions were taken during the special meeting.

• Approved temporary on‑sale liquor license for Anoka Lions Club Vintage Fest (5‑0)
• Tabled first reading of ordinance to suspend LG214 gambling permit processing (4‑1)

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council will hold a worksession on September 22, 2025 at 5 PM. The agenda and meeting packet are provided as PDF documents. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the agenda.

The council discussed allowing cosmetic tattooing in beauty salons and instructed staff to prepare a draft ordinance similar to West St. Paul’s model for Planning Commission review and later council consideration. Council also directed staff to research other cities and draft changes to the charitable gambling regulations, to be presented within 60 days. Additionally, staff were tasked with reviewing options to slow the NorthStar rail removal process.

• Directed staff to draft a cosmetic‑tattooing ordinance for Planning Commission review
• Directed staff to research other cities and draft changes to charitable gambling regulations (to be returned within 60 days)
• Directed staff to review options to slow the NorthStar rail removal process

Anoka City Council

The agenda for the Anoka City Council special meeting on September 22, 2025 contains only the meeting time and references to packet documents. No specific items, proposals, or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

The Anoka City Council voted to rescind the previously approved LG214 Premise Permit for the Our Lady of Epiphany Foundation at 201 Tavern & Grill. The Council also approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 10, Article VI (Social Districts) and the first reading of an ordinance to repeal the escalator clause in the gas franchise fee ordinance. A second reading of a real‑estate lease for the parking ramp roof at 1905 2nd Avenue was discussed, but no vote outcome was recorded.

• Approved rescinding LG214 Premise Permit for Our Lady of Epiphany (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of amendment to Social Districts sections 10-142 and 10-144 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance repealing gas franchise fee escalator clause (unanimous)
• Second reading of real‑estate lease for 1905 2nd Ave roof terraces presented (no vote recorded)

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board will review updates regarding the 2026 fee schedule and the 2026 AMU budget. The meeting also includes updates on AMI metering deployment and a data center update from the MMPA.

• 2026 Fee Schedule Update regarding electric rate increase
• 2026 AMU Budget Update
• MMPA Data Center Update
• AMI Metering deployment area and testing update
• ECO/CIP Report

The Utility Advisory Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes. The board also unanimously approved a new fee schedule, noting that the pole attachment proposal is incomplete. A motion to have a Water Department representative attend the next meeting was approved.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved new fee schedule, except pole attachment proposal (unanimous vote)
• Approved motion to have Water Department representative attend next meeting

Parking Advisory Board

The Anoka Parking Advisory Board meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7:15 a.m. at the Public Safety Center, 275 Harrison Street. No decisions or proposals were made at this cancelled session.

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The advisory board voted unanimously to raise all park fees (except the aquatic center) by at least 10% for 2026. It also approved a 3%‑7% fee increase range for the aquatic center based on market conditions. A recommendation to move forward with the tree‑bonding grant projects for emerald ash borer and oak wilt mitigation, including deed restrictions, was adopted. The minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting were approved with a name correction.

• Approved 10% fee increase for all park fees except aquatic center (9 Ayes)
• Approved staff‑recommended 3%‑7% fee increase range for the aquatic center (9 Ayes)
• Approved moving forward with EAB and oak wilt mitigation and encumbering properties with deed restrictions (9 Ayes)
• Approved minutes from August 19, 2025 meeting with correction to Tink Larson’s name (9 Ayes)

Anoka City Council

The agenda for the September 15, 2025, special worksession contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.

The council agreed to amend the Social District management plan to keep it open through October 16, then close it and restart on October 27. They also supported keeping the District open year‑round except on parade days October 18, 24, and 25. Staff were directed to bring the amendment before the council at the next regular meeting for formal approval, and a special meeting on September 26 was suggested to approve it quickly.

• Amended Social District dates to extend until Oct 16, close, then restart Oct 27 (council consensus)
• Extended Social District year‑round except parade days Oct 18, 24, 25 (council consensus)
• Directed staff to present the amendment for formal council approval at the next meeting
• Suggested holding a special meeting on Sep 26 to approve the amendment promptly

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council meeting agenda for September 15, 2025 lists only a procedural update to Item 9.1. Item 9.1 was revised by staff after the meeting and a handout of the item was distributed at the meeting. No other agenda items or decisions are detailed.

• Item 9.1 – staff revision after meeting (handout provided)

The council approved the corrected minutes of the September 2 meeting with all ayes. It then approved Items 6.1 through 6.6 of the consent agenda, also with all ayes. No other substantive actions were taken; the parking‑ramp site‑plan discussion did not result in a vote.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved Item 6.1: Verified Bills (all ayes)
• Approved Item 6.3: Special Event Permit for Anoka Vintage Fest (all ayes)
• Approved Item 6.4: 2026 Residential Recycling Program agreement (all ayes)
• Approved Item 6.5: Massage Therapist license for Hongxu Hao (all ayes)
• Approved Item 6.6: LG220 Gambling Permit (Bingo/Raffle) for Ducks Unlimited, Sept 27 2025 (all ayes)

Economic Development Commission

The commission voted to approve the minutes of the June 12, 2025 and August 14, 2025 Economic Development Commission meetings. Both motions were carried. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote of the members present.

• Approved June 12, 2025 EDC meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved August 14, 2025 EDC meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote of those present)

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

The Waste Reduction & Recycling Board approved the 2026 agreement for the residential recycling program, securing $83,354 in SCORE funds and setting a goal of 1,787 tons. The board also approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes after minor edits and voted to remove the flexible container clause from the solid‑waste ordinance update. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes with edits (4 ayes – 0 nays)
• Struck “(c) Add flexible container information” from solid waste ordinance update (4 ayes – 0 nays)
• Approved 2026 residential recycling program agreement ($83,354 SCORE funds) (4 ayes – 0 nays)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the June 17, July 15, and August 6, 2025 regular meeting minutes. Votes were 6‑0‑1 (abstain) for June and July minutes, and 7‑0 for August minutes. No substantive action was taken on the proposed five‑level parking ramp; the commission will forward its recommendation to the City Council.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 abstain)
• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Chairpersons Communication Board

The Utility Advisory Board received a $177,000 grant from the State of Minnesota to move electrical service at the corner of 7th & Main. The Planning Commission approved a two‑story house on 1st Ave & River Ave and approved the Highland Park townhouses (45‑47 units). The Parks & Recreation Board voted not to pursue an outdoor fitness court or a new campground, focusing instead on existing facility maintenance. The Waste Reduction & Recycling Board extended its recycling contract with ACE Solid Waste for another two years.

• Utility Advisory Board received $177,000 state grant for electrical move at 7th & Main
• Planning Commission approved 2‑story house on 1st Ave & River Ave
• Planning Commission approved Highland Park townhouses (45‑47 homes) by M/I Homes
• Parks & Recreation Board voted not to pursue outdoor fitness court
• Parks & Recreation Board voted not to pursue new campground
• Waste Reduction & Recycling Board extended recycling contract with ACE Solid Waste for two years
• Heritage Preservation Commission sold about $1,000 of fundraising items at Riverfest
• Parking Advisory Board completed parking survey and asked City Council to weigh in on enforcement and zones

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council voted to approve an On‑Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Liquor license for 10K Brewing, LLC at 2005 2nd Avenue. The council also approved a reasonable accommodation allowing a larger garage at 1819 Shaw Avenue for a disabled homeowner. All items on the consent agenda, including change orders for the masonry contract, were approved unanimously.

• Approved On‑Sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Liquor license for 10K Brewing (4‑0‑1 abstention)
• Approved reasonable accommodation for 1,200 sq ft garage at 1819 Shaw Avenue (5‑0‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 6.1‑6.4, including change orders (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of July 21, August 11, and August 18, 2025 meetings (all ayes, two abstentions)
• Adopted resolution for liquor license after public hearing (same vote as above)
• Adopted resolution for reasonable accommodation after public hearing (same vote as above)

Anoka City Council

The council adjourned the special worksession at 6:58 p.m. after extensive discussion of the Anoka Social District operating dates. No formal action was taken to extend, limit, or otherwise change the district. Members agreed to gather additional information and hold another worksession before the next council meeting to consider future changes.

• Adjourned worksession (motion carried)
• Agreed to obtain more information for a future Social District decision

Anoka City Council

The council reached consensus to have staff continue working with Gaughan Companies to further refine the development concept for the 2nd Avenue and Van Buren City‑Owned site and to explore incorporating the Anoka County Historical Society. No other formal actions were taken; the feasibility study for the Miller Manufacturing property was discussed but no decision was made.

• Directed staff to continue with Gaughan Companies to refine 2nd Ave site concept and consider Historical Society inclusion

Parking Advisory Board

The August meeting of the Parking Advisory Board has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025.

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The advisory board approved a set of six park maintenance projects totaling $260,000 for 2026. It also adopted the 2025 archery hunting schedule with added data‑collection requirements. The board declined to pursue an outdoor fitness court grant and tabled a city‑managed campground proposal.

• Approved minutes from June 17, 2025 (7-0)
• Declined to pursue outdoor fitness court grant; focus on existing maintenance (8-0)
• Tabled city‑managed campground project pending further notice (8-0)
• Approved 2025 archery hunting dates with data‑collection recommendations (7-1)
• Approved $260,000 of park maintenance projects for 2026 (7-1)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council approved the minutes of the July 28 worksession and the August 4 regular meeting, each with all ayes. The council then approved every item on the consent agenda (items 6.1‑6.10) by unanimous vote. The first reading of an ordinance to amend the city charter on filling vacancies was presented, but no final council vote was taken.

• Approved July 28 Parks & Rec worksession minutes (all ayes)
• Approved August 4 regular meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 6.1‑6.10 (all ayes)
• Approved Change Order No. 88 for U.S. Highway 10/169 improvement (part of consent agenda)
• Approved Change Orders 6, 9, 11 for Anoka Dispensary (part of consent agenda)
• Approved special event permits for Gray Ghost Run and St. Stephen’s Pumpkinfest
• Approved LG220 raffle permits for Anoka Rotary and Cars for Neighbors events
• Approved LG220 bingo permit for Church of St. Stephen

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the commission discussed parcel marketing, the NorthStar rail project, a pedal‑pub ordinance, and upcoming community projects. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 24, 2025 EDC meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote of those present)

Anoka City Council

The council met on August 11, 2025 for a budget worksession. Finance Director Brenda Springer presented the proposed governmental funds budget for 2026 for review and discussion. No actions, approvals, or rejections were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Planning Commission

The commission amended the agenda to add the oath of office (7‑0) and administered the oath to new commissioner Andrew Stockholm. It approved the minutes from April 15, May 6, and May 20, 2025 (each 7‑0). The commission then voted to recommend approval of a front‑yard setback variance for the new home at 1800 River Avenue, with the condition that the front porch not be enclosed.

• Amended agenda to add oath of office (7 ayes – 0 nays)
• Administered oath of office to Commissioner Andrew Stockholm
• Approved April 15, 2025 work session minutes (7 ayes – 0 nays)
• Approved May 6, 2025 regular meeting minutes (7 ayes – 0 nays)
• Approved May 20, 2025 work session minutes (7 ayes – 0 nays)
• Recommended approval of front‑yard setback variance for 1800 River Avenue with condition that the front porch not be enclosed (motion made, no vote tally recorded)

Anoka City Council

The council voted to approve the issuance of an on‑sale intoxicating liquor license (including a 1:00 a.m. and Sunday license) for Social Contract Supper Club, LLC, dba Nucky’s Speakeasy at 300 E. Main Street, pending successful background investigations. Council members also took the first reading of a zoning map amendment that rezones 3601 & 3301 7th Avenue and 649 Garfield Street from R‑1 Low‑Density Residential to the Anoka County Rum River Human Services District, and the first reading of an amendment to the zoning definitions to add “Correctional Facility” and related permitted uses, extending the second reading to September 15, 2025. The consent agenda items (6.1‑6.9) were approved, and the minutes from the July 21 meeting were tabled.

• Approved on‑sale liquor license for Nucky’s Speakeasy (4‑0 vote)
• Approved first reading of zoning map amendment rezoning 3601 & 3301 7th Ave and 649 Garfield St (4‑0 vote)
• Approved first reading of zoning definitions amendment adding “Correctional Facility” and extended second reading to Sept 15, 2025 (3‑0 vote)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 6.1‑6.9 (all ayes)
• Tabled consideration of July 21 minutes (all ayes)

Anoka City Council

The joint worksession with the Park and Recreation Advisory Board covered the Anoka Nature Preserve, park capital needs, and the sidewalk and trail long‑range plan. Council members and commissioners exchanged information and suggestions about hunting schedules, signage, prairie restoration, and funding options, but no motions were adopted, no votes were taken, and no actions were formally approved or denied.

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission approved moving forward with the current Letter of Intent for the 4th Ave & Johnson St parcel and ordered an appraisal. It also set actions for several other city‑owned properties, including promoting a two‑story building at 7th Ave & East Main St and hosting a neighborhood meeting for the 7th Ave & Bunker Lake Blvd site. Additional directions were given for redevelopment areas, property sales, and pending proposals.

• Proceed with development on 4th Ave & Johnson St parcel using current LOI; appraisal to be conducted
• Promote two‑story building at 7th Ave & East Main St for four months and bring back to City Council
• Staff to host neighborhood meeting with Rum River Shores about direct street connection at 7th Ave
• Conduct appraisal update and open process for Green Haven Redevelopment Area
• City to meet collaboratively with Gramercy and Tom Boros regarding 2nd Ave & Harrison parcels
• Council noted lack of funds for Anoka Grain and Feed Area and indicated need to sell the property
• Hotel and apartment proposals for 2nd Ave & Van Buren St parcel placed on hold
• Minimum bid of $200,000 set for River Avenue Lot as a “Best and Final” offer

Anoka City Council

The council corrected the minutes of the June meetings and approved all items on the consent agenda. A resolution was adopted to amend the North Metro Mayors Association joint powers agreement to include the City of Crystal. Additional approvals included a change order for the Rum River Woodbury House riverbank project and several permits and contracts.

• Approved correction of June 16, June 23 worksession, and June 23 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved items 6.1 through 6.8 of the Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement with NMMA to add the City of Crystal
• Approved Change Order #1 for the Rum River Woodbury House Riverbank Stabilization Project
• Approved issuance of commercial pedal car business, vehicle, and driver licenses
• Approved special event permits for the Anoka Food Truck Festival and Hope Fest
• Approved LG220 raffle permit for the Anoka Tornadoes Football Booster Club
• Approved addendum to the Residential Recycling Services Contract

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board approved the May 15, 2025 minutes by a unanimous vote. The board discussed updates on rate increases, a ten‑year energy contract, data‑center funding, budget items, employee staffing, and the ECO/CIP program, but no other motions were voted on. No decisions were made on those topics during this meeting.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission reviewed a draft solar‑regulation ordinance, asking about height limits, rooftop equipment, neighbor shading, and size limits for ground and roof‑mounted systems. Staff were directed to investigate these issues further. The commission also discussed rezoning 3301 7th Avenue to the Rum River Human Services district, noting the City Council will consider the amendment at a future meeting. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

The Waste Reduction & Recycling Board approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted several actions. It voted 7‑0 to cancel the August, October and December 2025 WRRB meetings. It also approved an addendum extending the residential recycling contract with ACE Solid Waste for two one‑year terms with a 3% annual increase (6‑0) and approved final changes to the Solid Waste Ordinance to be sent to City Council (6‑0). Hiring a recycling coordinator was postponed to 2026 due to budget constraints.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (7 ayes – 0 nays)
• Cancelled August, October, and December 2025 WRRB meetings (7 ayes – 0 nays)
• Approved ACE Solid Waste contract addendum for two one‑year extensions with 3% annual increase (6 ayes – 0 nays)
• Approved final changes to Solid Waste Ordinance to be forwarded to City Council (6 ayes – 0 nays)
• Postponed hiring of Recycling Coordinator position to 2026

Anoka City Council

The council postponed consideration of a new Housing and Redevelopment Authority appointment until the July 21 meeting. Councilmember Rostad appointed Andrew Stockholm to the Planning Commission with a 4‑1 vote, while Joelle Alvord's appointment failed for lack of a second. The council also approved a temporary liquor license for the Anoka County Fair, July 22‑27, 2025.

• Postponed Housing and Redevelopment Authority appointment to July 21, 2025 (all ayes)
• Joelle Alvord appointment to Planning Commission failed (no second)
• Appointed Andrew Stockholm to Planning Commission (4-1)
• Approved temporary liquor license for Anoka County Fair, July 22‑27, 2025 (all ayes)

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council reached consensus to have staff prepare a new billboard proposal for the Green Haven area, citing potential revenue of $100,000 per year. The council also agreed to review the Garfield Street realignment again and to abandon the current road project until the street can be removed. No formal votes were recorded for these actions.

• Direct staff to bring back a billboard proposal for consideration (potential $100,000/year revenue)
• Review Garfield Street realignment again and abandon the road project until the street is removed

Planning Commission

The commission reviewed possible changes to residential parking standards, landscaping, lighting, and solar provisions. Commissioners and staff exchanged viewpoints but did not adopt any motions, votes, or formal actions. The meeting concluded without any approvals, denials, or tabling of proposals.

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The advisory board approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0). It also approved the proposed 2025 archery deer season dates (5‑1‑1). The council approved transferring the Electric Department’s 1% fee increase to the parks fund, generating about $250,000 each year. The meeting was then adjourned (7‑0).

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (7 AYES – 0 OPPOSED)
• Approved 2025 archery deer season dates (5 AYES – 1 OPPOSED – 1 UNCLEAR)
• Approved transfer of Electric Department fee funds to parks fund (~$250,000 annually)
• Adjourned meeting (7 AYES – 0 NAYS)

Anoka City Council

The council unanimously approved the corrected minutes from the May 27 work session and the June 2 regular meeting. A motion to approve items 6.1 through 6.7 of the consent agenda also passed unanimously, covering verified bills, calendar revisions, a special event permit for the Anoka Sidewalk Sale, cancellation of the July 7 council meeting, a resignation from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, a tree‑care license for J’s Lawn and Landscape, Inc., and an LG220 gambling permit for a raffle at the Anoka Ice Arena on July 25, 2025.

• Approved corrected minutes of May 27 work session and June 2 meeting (all ayes)
• Approved Verified Bills (all ayes)
• Approved revision and setting of council calendars (all ayes)
• Approved special event permit for Anoka Sidewalk Sale (all ayes)
• Approved cancellation of July 7, 2025 council meeting (all ayes)
• Approved resignation of Andrea Murff from Housing and Redevelopment Authority (all ayes)
• Approved tree‑care/arborist license for J’s Lawn and Landscape, Inc., Nowthen, MN (all ayes)
• Approved LG220 gambling permit for raffle at Anoka Ice Arena on July 25, 2025 (all ayes)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting and the May 8, 2025 meeting. Both motions were carried. The commission then adjourned the June 12 meeting by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote of those present)

Anoka City Council

The council approved several ordinances for commercial pedal cars, including a new fee schedule and a lease for storage space, and awarded a $934,646.36 contract to replace lead water service lines, financed with a state grant. All votes were in favor, with one councilmember abstaining on two consent‑agenda items.

• Approved Consent Agenda Items 6.1‑6.8 (all ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 6.9‑6.10 (all ayes, Councilmember Weaver abstained)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 22 to add Article XV Commercial Pedal Cars (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution summarizing the Commercial Pedal Cars amendment (5‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 46 to exempt Social District, sidewalk seating, and pedal cars from public alcohol restrictions (5‑0)
• Adopted ordinance amending the 2025 Master Fee Schedule establishing pedal car license fees (5‑0)
• Approved lease of 517 Johnson Street garage to Relic Creative, LLC for pedal‑pub storage (5‑0)
• Awarded $934,646.36 contract to Dave Perkins Contracting, Inc. for lead service line replacement (5‑0)

Anoka City Council

The council reached consensus to send the recycling contract extension to the Waste Reduction and Recycling Board (WRRB) for negotiation of two one‑year extensions. No formal vote was recorded on this item. The remainder of the worksession involved discussion of the financial management plan, a pay‑to‑park concept, and proposed updates to the city Code of Ethics, none of which resulted in adopted actions.

• Referred recycling contract extension to WRRB for negotiation (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The commission heard a presentation from Equinox Construction about a proposed 50‑unit, market‑rate rental development on the 4.43‑acre site at 2707 6th Avenue in the TOD district. Commissioners asked about unit size, building height, stormwater management, parking and ownership, and staff noted the concept would require further technical review. No action, approval, or vote was taken on the proposal.

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The Anoka Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved the April 15 minutes, moved forward with an art‑sculpture RFP, and adopted a set of capital‑improvement projects for 2026, including conditional use of escrow funds. The board also agreed not to spend incoming 2025 funds and to request a grant for the Grant Street‑to‑Cleveland Ave trail extension.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (8 ayes, 0 opposed)
• Moved forward with art sculpture RFP for West Rum River Trail (7 ayes, 0 opposed, 1 abstained)
• Approved capital‑improvement projects 3, 5, and 8; if Castle Field Escrow can fund project 5, extra funds go to project 4 (7 ayes, 0 opposed, 1 abstained)
• Agreed not to spend 2025 capital‑improvement funds, reserving them for 2026 projects
• Approved request for funding the Trail Extension – Grant Street to Cleveland Ave
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 pm (8 ayes, 0 nays)

Anoka City Council

The council approved the corrected minutes of the May 5 special worksession and regular meeting. A motion to hold the first reading of an ordinance recommencing and increasing the city’s gas franchise fee was carried with all four council members voting in favor. Staff were directed to review the current poll‑pad agreement, and the interfund loan for the cannabis dispensary will be presented to council on June 16.

• Approved corrected minutes of May 5 worksession and regular meeting (all ayes)
• Held first reading of ordinance recommencing and increasing gas franchise fee (4‑0, motion carried)
• Directed City Manager staff to review the poll‑pad agreement (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled presentation of interfund loan resolution for cannabis dispensary on June 16 (no vote recorded)

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The board discussed a data center project, rate study costs, possible net‑metering legislation, and a 7th & Main infrastructure project, but no further actions were voted on. A second chemical‑training session is scheduled for July 14.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)

Waste Reduction & Recycling Board

The Waste Reduction & Recycling Board approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote. The board unanimously declined to track dumpster tonnage for ACE Solid Waste. A motion to cancel the June 11, 2025 board meeting passed 7‑0. The May 27 City Council work session was added to the board's schedule.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Declined dumpster tonnage tracking (unanimous)
• Canceled June 11, 2025 board meeting (7-0)
• Added City Council work session on May 27 to schedule

Economic Development Commission

The commission met on May 8, 2025 and discussed bonding history, potential jail expansion impacts, financing for the Miller building, and cannabis‑related projects, but no approvals or votes on those items were recorded. The March development update was postponed to June. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously recommended and approved the zoning map amendment A2025-013 to rezone the area south of Bridge Square/Walker to R‑1 low‑density residential. It also approved a conditional use permit (CUP) for 601 East Main Street to allow a drive‑through/pick‑up window at the new Capriotti’s location, with a required 6‑foot privacy fence. Additionally, the commission approved a CUP for 700 Lund Boulevard to establish a sports training facility, subject to conditions on building use and required permits. All motions passed 6‑0.

• Approved Zoning Map Amendment A2025-013 to rezone area south of Bridge Square/Walker to R‑1 (6‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit A2025-010 for 601 East Main Street drive‑through/pick‑up window, with 6‑foot fence condition (6‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit A2025-012 for sports training facility at 700 Lund Boulevard, with building‑use and permit conditions (6‑0)

Anoka City Council

The council voted to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2025 Local Board of Appeals and Equalization, with all ayes and one abstention. They also approved the minutes of the April 21, 2025 regular city council meeting, with all ayes. Both motions were carried.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2025 Local Board of Appeals and Equalization (all ayes, Councilmember Scott abstained)
• Approved minutes of April 21, 2025 regular council meeting (all ayes)

Anoka City Council

The Anoka City Council held a special worksession to discuss Metro Transit's proposal to replace NorthStar Commuter Rail with a bus service and the city's related infrastructure, including the parking facility, train platform, and pedestrian overpass. Council members and staff exchanged views on lease options, maintenance responsibilities, and potential development impacts. No formal actions or votes on the rail issue were taken. The council then adjourned the meeting.

• Adjourned worksession (motion by Scott, seconded by Rostad, carried)

Anoka City Council

The council adopted a resolution that adds a brick‑exterior bid alternate to the dispensary construction documents. After discussion, council members reached consensus to select the real veneer brick option (Option 4), which would increase the building cost by about $70,000. Staff will bring the final bid recommendation to the May 5, 2025 council meeting.

• Adopted resolution adding a brick‑exterior bid alternate to the construction documents (no vote tally recorded)
• Council consensus to select the real veneer brick exterior (Option 4) for the dispensary

Anoka City Council

The council approved the April 7 meeting minutes (all ayes, Weaver abstained). It approved the consent agenda items (all ayes). It voted to rename Station Park to Bravo Park (all ayes). All motions were carried.

• Approve April 7 minutes (all ayes, Weaver abstained)
• Approve consent agenda (all ayes)
• Rename Station Park to Bravo Park (all ayes)

Anoka City Council

The Local Board of Appeals and Equalization voted not to amend the property valuations for 800 W. McKinley Street and 1000 Lund Boulevard. The motion was carried after a roll‑call vote by Chair Skogquist and Boardmembers Campbell, Rostad, and Weaver. The meeting was then adjourned with all ayes.

• Did not amend property valuation for 800 W. McKinley Street (motion carried)
• Did not amend property valuation for 1000 Lund Boulevard (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes)

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

The board unanimously approved the regular meeting minutes and then unanimously adjourned the session. Staff decided to sandblast and powder‑coat the Peninsula Point Park entry monument at a cost of about $5,000. The board’s majority supported adding a master‑planning project for Sorenson Park and Grant Tot Lot to the 2026 capital improvement agenda. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes as printed (7 Ayes, 0 Opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (7 Ayes, 0 Opposed)
• Staff authorized sandblasting and powder‑coating of entry monument ($5,000)
• Board majority supported adding Sorenson Park and Grant Tot Lot master‑planning to 2026 projects (no vote tally recorded)

Planning Commission

The commission held a worksession to discuss possible regulations for short‑term rentals, the licensing of group homes, and residential parking standards. Staff began researching short‑term rental regulations and will present recommendations at the next meeting. The planner will review parking regulations and report any updates, and will inform the commission of any state law changes affecting group homes. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Economic Development Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. Julie Smith was appointed Vice Chair for 2025. She was also named the Discover Anoka liaison with Jeff Lee as alternate. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:05 a.m., and the Cannabis Update was postponed.

• Approved March 13, 2025 EDC meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Appointed Julie Smith as Vice Chair for 2025 (motion carried)
• Appointed Julie Smith as Discover Anoka liaison; Jeff Lee as alternate (appointment confirmed)
• Postponed Cannabis Update item
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (all present) at 9:05 a.m.

Anoka City Council

The council approved the minutes of the March meetings unanimously. It adopted, on second reading, an ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Anoka City Code on alcoholic beverages, with all three members voting aye. The council also approved a site‑plan review and a 34.18‑foot setback variance for the municipal cannabis dispensary at 839 E. River Road. The consent agenda, including several license issuances and a board resignation, was approved unanimously.

• Approved March 10, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved March 17, 2025 Regular Meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved March 24, 2025 Worksession minutes (all ayes)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages (all ayes)
• Adopted resolution approving summary of the Chapter 6 ordinance (all ayes)
• Approved site‑plan and 34.18‑ft setback variance for 839 E. River Road cannabis dispensary (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items: tobacco, cannabinoid, and liquor licenses for Main Street Gas N Shop LLC; 2025 Social District licenses; Tree Care/Arborist license; LG220 gambling permit; resignation of Jesse Hauf (all ayes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0). It recommended approval of the setback and lot‑coverage variance for 537 North Street (A2025-007) with a 6‑0 vote. It also recommended approval of the site plan and setback variance for the municipal cannabis retail project at 839 East River Road (A2025-008) subject to public service department comments, again 6‑0. Finally, it recommended rezoning the city‑owned property at 1125 West Main Street from M‑1 to B‑1 Highway Commercial (A2025-009) with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (6 ayes – 0 nays)
• Recommended approval of A2025-007 variance for 537 North Street (6 ayes – 0 nays)
• Recommended approval of A2025-008 site plan and setback variance for cannabis store at 839 East River Rd, subject to public service department comments (6 ayes – 0 nays)
• Recommended approval of A2025-009 rezoning of 1125 W. Main St. from M‑1 to B‑1 Highway Commercial (6 ayes – 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (6 ayes – 0 nays)

Anoka City Council

The council directed staff to adopt the recommended water, sewer and storm utility rate changes for 2025, which represent roughly 9% increases and generate additional revenue. Council also approved a 1% annual electric rate increase, with the extra revenue dedicated to the Park Capital Fund and a five‑year review. A public hearing on the electric increase will be held on May 5, 2025, and a resolution is scheduled for May 19, 2025. No final decision was made on the sale of the River Avenue and Madison Street lot; offers will be presented at a later meeting.

• Approved water, sewer, and storm utility rate changes for 2025 (≈9% increase each)
• Approved 1% annual electric rate increase dedicated to Park Capital, to be reviewed in five years
• Scheduled public hearing on electric rate increase for May 5, 2025
• Set resolution on electric rate change for May 19, 2025
• Directed staff to market the River Ave & Madison St city lot and present two offers at the April 7 meeting

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board approved the meeting minutes. The board voted to recommend that no additional 1% increase be added for park funding. No other motions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved recommendation to not add an additional 1% increase for parks (motion passed)