Anoka County Board meeting, March 10, 2026

County Board

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

What happened

The Anoka County Board accepted claims, approved prior minutes, heard recognitions (Haven for Heroes update and Lt. James Schilling award), approved several contracts including a seven-year Workday HRMS renewal, authorized eminent-domain acquisition of Van Buren Street for the jail project (5–2), adopted board operating procedures (with two no votes and one abstention), approved 2026 Memorial Day/Veterans Day observance appropriations, and appointed Dale Stoesz to the Library Advisory Board.

Motions and votes

8 motions on the record. Split votes are highlighted.

M1Commissioner Braastad made motion accepting the regular claims paid over $500 for the periods ending January 23, 2026, February 6, 2026, and February 20, 2026, and purchase-card claims paid for the periods ending January 23, 2026, February 6, 2026, and February 20, 2026. (Claims are on file in the County Administration Office.).
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Commissioner Braastad made motion accepting the regular claims paid over $500 for the periods ending January 23, 2026, February 6, 2026, and February 20, 2026, and purchase-card claims paid for the periods ending January 23, 2026, February 6, 2026, and February 20, 2026. (Claims are on file in the County Administration Office.)
moved by Braastad, seconded by Jeppson
Passed
Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.
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M2Commissioner Jeppson made motion approving the minutes from the February 17, 2026, Anoka County board meeting.
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Commissioner Jeppson made motion approving the minutes from the February 17, 2026, Anoka County board meeting.
moved by Jeppson, seconded by Meisner
Passed
Motion carried unanimously.
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M3Commissioner Meisner made motion approving the following Management Committee of the Whole recommendation from the meeting of February 17, 2026: Consent 1. Renewing the Workday Human Resources Management System (HRMS) module under Master Services Agreement #SCON26-00000205 in the amount of $4,355,294.00 for a seven-year period through March 22, 2033.
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Commissioner Meisner made motion approving the following Management Committee of the Whole recommendation from the meeting of February 17, 2026: Consent 1. Renewing the Workday Human Resources Management System (HRMS) module under Master Services Agreement #SCON26-00000205 in the amount of $4,355,294.00 for a seven-year period through March 22, 2033.
moved by Meisner, seconded by Heinrich
Passed
Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.
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M4Commissioner Reinert made motion approving the following Transportation/Parks Committee of the Whole recommendations from the meeting of March 3, 2026: Consent 1. Contract #SCON26-00000930, in the amount of $767,802.75, to JL Theis, Inc., for Project SAP 002-632-022. 2. Contract #SCON26-00000895, a Professional Services Contract with TKDA for construction administration services for Project SAP 002-602-014 in the amount of $88,600.00. 3. Contract #SCON26-00000896, a Professional Services Contract with TKDA, for construction administration services for Project SAP 002-606-015 in the amount of $130,200.00.
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Commissioner Reinert made motion approving the following Transportation/Parks Committee of the Whole recommendations from the meeting of March 3, 2026: Consent 1. Contract #SCON26-00000930, in the amount of $767,802.75, to JL Theis, Inc., for Project SAP 002-632-022. 2. Contract #SCON26-00000895, a Professional Services Contract with TKDA for construction administration services for Project SAP 002-602-014 in the amount of $88,600.00. 3. Contract #SCON26-00000896, a Professional Services Contract with TKDA, for construction administration services for Project SAP 002-606-015 in the amount of $130,200.00.
moved by Reinert, seconded by Gamache
Passed
Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.
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M5Commissioner Schulte offered the following resolution and made motion approving the following Transportation/Parks Committee of the Whole recommendation from the meeting of March 3, 2026: Action 4. Resolution #2026-25: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF VAN BUREN STREET FOR THE ANOKA COUNTY JAIL PROJECT.
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Commissioner Schulte offered the following resolution and made motion approving the following Transportation/Parks Committee of the Whole recommendation from the meeting of March 3, 2026: Action 4. Resolution #2026-25: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF VAN BUREN STREET FOR THE ANOKA COUNTY JAIL PROJECT
moved by Schulte
PassedSplit vote
- YGamache
- YJeppson
- YMeisner
- YBraastad
- YSchulte
- NHeinrich
- NReinert
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M6Commissioner Schulte made motion approving the Anoka County Board of Commissioners Operating Procedures and Guidelines.
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Commissioner Schulte made motion approving the Anoka County Board of Commissioners Operating Procedures and Guidelines.
moved by Schulte, seconded by Meisner
PassedSplit vote
- YGamache
- YJeppson
- YMeisner
- YSchulte
- NBraastad
- NReinert
- AHeinrich
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M7Commissioner Heinrich made motion approving the following relating to appropriations for 2026 Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances: 1. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 375.35, Anoka County appropriates $250 to each post of a recognized military service person’s organization or society organized, holding charter from Congress or incorporated in this state, for the purpose of defraying Memorial Day and Veterans Day exercise expenses, held within Anoka County, provided a written request is submitted to County Administration by December 31, 2026. 2. Appropriating, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 375.34, up to $3,500 to the Anoka County Veterans Council to aid in the observance of Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
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Commissioner Heinrich made motion approving the following relating to appropriations for 2026 Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances: 1. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 375.35, Anoka County appropriates $250 to each post of a recognized military service person’s organization or society organized, holding charter from Congress or incorporated in this state, for the purpose of defraying Memorial Day and Veterans Day exercise expenses, held within Anoka County, provided a written request is submitted to County Administration by December 31, 2026. 2. Appropriating, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 375.34, up to $3,500 to the Anoka County Veterans Council to aid in the observance of Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
moved by Heinrich, seconded by Braastad
Passed
Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.
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M8Commissioner Reinert made motion appointing Dale Stoesz, representing District #3, to the Library Advisory Board, as recommended by Commissioner Reinert, for a three-year term expiring January 2029.
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Commissioner Reinert made motion appointing Dale Stoesz, representing District #3, to the Library Advisory Board, as recommended by Commissioner Reinert, for a three-year term expiring January 2029.
moved by Reinert, seconded by Jeppson
Passed
Motion carried unanimously.
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Dollar amounts in motions

Amounts named in or tied to a motion that passed, each shown with the motion. A motion can approve an amount, cap it, or remove it from a list, so read the motion text. These links are AI-extracted, and the minutes control.

Renewing the Workday Human Resources Management System (HRMS) module under Master Services Agreement #SCON26-00000205 for a seven-year pe…
$4,355,294
Motion Commissioner Meisner made motion approving the following Management Committee of the Whole recommendation from the meeting of February 17, 2026: Consent 1. Renewing the Workday Human Resources Management System (HRMS) module under Master Services Agreement #SCON26-00000205 in the amount of $4,355,294.00 for a seven-year period through March 22, 2033. Passed(Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.)
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Contract #SCON26-00000930 to JL Theis, Inc., for Project SAP 002-632-022.
$767,803
Motion Commissioner Reinert made motion approving the following Transportation/Parks Committee of the Whole recommendations from the meeting of March 3, 2026: Consent 1. Contract #SCON26-00000930, in the amount of $767,802.75, to JL Theis, Inc., for Project SAP 002-632-022. 2. Contract #SCON26-00000895, a Professional Services Contract with TKDA for construction administration services for Project SAP 002-602-014 in the amount of $88,600.00. 3. Contract #SCON26-00000896, a Professional Services Contract with TKDA, for construction administration services for Project SAP 002-606-015 in the amount of $130,200.00. Passed(Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.)
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Contract #SCON26-00000895, a Professional Services Contract with TKDA for construction administration services for Project SAP 002-602-014.
$88,600
Motion Commissioner Reinert made motion approving the following Transportation/Parks Committee of the Whole recommendations from the meeting of March 3, 2026: Consent 1. Contract #SCON26-00000930, in the amount of $767,802.75, to JL Theis, Inc., for Project SAP 002-632-022. 2. Contract #SCON26-00000895, a Professional Services Contract with TKDA for construction administration services for Project SAP 002-602-014 in the amount of $88,600.00. 3. Contract #SCON26-00000896, a Professional Services Contract with TKDA, for construction administration services for Project SAP 002-606-015 in the amount of $130,200.00. Passed(Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.)
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Contract #SCON26-00000896, a Professional Services Contract with TKDA for construction administration services for Project SAP 002-606-015.
$130,200
Motion Commissioner Reinert made motion approving the following Transportation/Parks Committee of the Whole recommendations from the meeting of March 3, 2026: Consent 1. Contract #SCON26-00000930, in the amount of $767,802.75, to JL Theis, Inc., for Project SAP 002-632-022. 2. Contract #SCON26-00000895, a Professional Services Contract with TKDA for construction administration services for Project SAP 002-602-014 in the amount of $88,600.00. 3. Contract #SCON26-00000896, a Professional Services Contract with TKDA, for construction administration services for Project SAP 002-606-015 in the amount of $130,200.00. Passed(Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.)
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Appropriates $250 to each post of a recognized military service person’s organization or society for Memorial Day and Veterans Day exerci…
$250
Motion Commissioner Heinrich made motion approving the following relating to appropriations for 2026 Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances: 1. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 375.35, Anoka County appropriates $250 to each post of a recognized military service person’s organization or society organized, holding charter from Congress or incorporated in this state, for the purpose of defraying Memorial Day and Veterans Day exercise expenses, held within Anoka County, provided a written request is submitted to County Administration by December 31, 2026. 2. Appropriating, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 375.34, up to $3,500 to the Anoka County Veterans Council to aid in the observance of Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Passed(Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.)
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Appropriating, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 375.34, up to $3,500 to the Anoka County Veterans Council to aid in Memorial Day and Veterans…
$3,500
Motion Commissioner Heinrich made motion approving the following relating to appropriations for 2026 Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances: 1. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 375.35, Anoka County appropriates $250 to each post of a recognized military service person’s organization or society organized, holding charter from Congress or incorporated in this state, for the purpose of defraying Memorial Day and Veterans Day exercise expenses, held within Anoka County, provided a written request is submitted to County Administration by December 31, 2026. 2. Appropriating, pursuant to Minn. Stat. Sec. 375.34, up to $3,500 to the Anoka County Veterans Council to aid in the observance of Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Passed(Upon roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.)
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What was on the agenda

16 items as recorded in the minutes, each with a short summary of what was at issue.

1Call to order
Call to order recorded in minutes.
No action
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2Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge participation recorded in minutes.
No action
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3Roll Call
All commissioners listed as present in minutes.
No action
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4Consider accepting the regular claims paid over $500 and purchase-card claims paid
Claims for periods ending January 23, 2026, February 6, 2026, and February 20, 2026.
Approved by unanimous roll call vote per minutes.
- claims
Approved
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5Approval of minutes from the February 17, 2026, county board meeting
Minutes approved unanimously per minutes.
- minutes
Approved
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6AChair’s remarks — Haven for Heroes update (informational)
During the chair’s remarks, Haven for Heroes Co-Director Bart Ward provided background information and an update on the organization’s progress and thanked local businesses and volunteers for contributions; Ellen Ward added details about volunteers. Commissioner Schulte also recognized and thanked Senator Jim Abeler and his wife, Barb, for support of the project.
Informational update presented; no action recorded in minutes.
- Haven for Heroes
Discussion only
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6BChair’s remarks — Recognition of Lt. James Schilling (informational)
Recognition for receiving the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association Supervisor of the Year Award.
The board honored Lt. James Schilling for receiving the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association Supervisor of the Year Award, tied to his leadership during a joint investigation into the disappearance of Manny Collins, which helped locate remains and bring closure to the victim’s mother.
Recognition presented; no action recorded in minutes.
- Sheriff’s Office recognition
- Manny Collins investigation
Discussion only
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7ACommittee of the Whole recommendations — Management (Consent)
Workday HRMS module renewal under Master Services Agreement #SCON26-00000205.
The board approved renewing the Workday Human Resources Management System (HRMS) module under Master Services Agreement #SCON26-00000205 for $4,355,294.00 over a seven-year period through March 22, 2033, as a Management Committee of the Whole consent recommendation.
Approved unanimously by roll call vote per minutes (as part of Management COW recommendation).
- Workday HRMS renewal
Approved
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7B-1Committee of the Whole recommendations — Transportation/Parks (Consent) — Contract #SCON26-00000930
Contract to JL Theis, Inc. for Project SAP 002-632-022.
As a Transportation/Parks Committee of the Whole consent package, the board approved: Contract #SCON26-00000930 to JL Theis, Inc. for $767,802.75 (Project SAP 002-632-022), and two TKDA professional services contracts for construction administration—$88,600.00 (Project SAP 002-602-014) and $130,200.00 (Project SAP 002-606-015).
Approved under one Transportation/Parks consent motion per minutes.
- transportation contract
- traffic signal project
Consent calendar
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7B-2Committee of the Whole recommendations — Transportation/Parks (Consent) — Contract #SCON26-00000895
Professional Services Contract with TKDA for Project SAP 002-602-014 construction administration.
As a Transportation/Parks Committee of the Whole consent package, the board approved: Contract #SCON26-00000930 to JL Theis, Inc. for $767,802.75 (Project SAP 002-632-022), and two TKDA professional services contracts for construction administration—$88,600.00 (Project SAP 002-602-014) and $130,200.00 (Project SAP 002-606-015).
Approved under one Transportation/Parks consent motion per minutes.
- transportation contract
- construction administration
Consent calendar
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7B-3Committee of the Whole recommendations — Transportation/Parks (Consent) — Contract #SCON26-00000896
Professional Services Contract with TKDA for Project SAP 002-606-015 construction administration.
As a Transportation/Parks Committee of the Whole consent package, the board approved: Contract #SCON26-00000930 to JL Theis, Inc. for $767,802.75 (Project SAP 002-632-022), and two TKDA professional services contracts for construction administration—$88,600.00 (Project SAP 002-602-014) and $130,200.00 (Project SAP 002-606-015).
Approved under one Transportation/Parks consent motion per minutes.
- transportation contract
- construction administration
Consent calendar
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7B-4Committee of the Whole recommendations — Transportation/Parks (Action) — Resolution #2026-25 (acquisition of Van Buren Street for jail project)
Resolution authorizing acquisition of Van Buren Street using eminent domain / Quick Take process for jail project footprint.
The board adopted a resolution authorizing the County Attorney’s Office to proceed to acquire the identified segment of Van Buren Street needed for the jail project, including authorizing acquisition by eminent domain and use of Minnesota’s Quick Take process. The vote was 5–2, with Heinrich and Reinert voting no.
Approved by roll call vote with 5 yes / 2 no per minutes.
- jail project
- Van Buren Street
- eminent domain
Approved
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8Consider approving the Anoka County Board of Commissioners Operating Procedures and Guidelines
The board approved the Anoka County Board of Commissioners Operating Procedures and Guidelines after discussion, with the roll call vote showing four yes votes (Gamache, Jeppson, Meisner, Schulte), two no votes (Braastad, Reinert), and Heinrich abstaining.
Approved on roll call with 4 yes, 2 no, 1 abstention per minutes.
- board governance
- operating procedures
Approved
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9AAppropriations for 2026 Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances — $250 to each post
Appropriation under Minn. Stat. Sec. 375.35; written request deadline December 31, 2026.
The board approved appropriations for 2026 observances: $250 to each eligible post for Memorial Day and Veterans Day exercise expenses (with written request due by December 31, 2026) and up to $3,500 to the Anoka County Veterans Council.
Approved unanimously by roll call vote per minutes (combined motion covering 9A and 9B).
- veterans
- Memorial Day
- Veterans Day
- appropriations
Approved
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9BAppropriations for 2026 Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances — up to $3,500 to Veterans Council
Appropriation under Minn. Stat. Sec. 375.34.
The board approved appropriations for 2026 observances: $250 to each eligible post for Memorial Day and Veterans Day exercise expenses (with written request due by December 31, 2026) and up to $3,500 to the Anoka County Veterans Council.
Approved unanimously by roll call vote per minutes (combined motion covering 9A and 9B).
- veterans
- Memorial Day
- Veterans Day
- appropriations
Approved
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10Consider appointing Dale Stoesz to the Library Advisory Board (District #3)
Three-year term expiring January 2029.
The board appointed Dale Stoesz, representing District #3, to the Library Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring January 2029.
Motion carried unanimously per minutes.
- appointments
- Library Advisory Board
Approved
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Alternatives considered

Options the council weighed, and what happened to them. The record of the road not taken.

Van Buren Street acquisition timing for jail project
rejected
Delay/vacate or acquire Van Buren Street only after having a plan for what the jail will look like (cells and design)
Why: Reinert stated it was 'cart before the horse' and said he would not support it; the board nevertheless approved the acquisition by roll call vote.
Raised by Reinert
Board Operating Procedures and Guidelines document structure
rejected
Table the document and divide it into two documents (procedures vs behavioral guidelines)
Why: Brasted requested dividing it into two documents and tabling; the board proceeded to a roll call vote and adopted the document.
Raised by Brasted
Appropriation amount per veterans post ($250)
under study
Increase the $250 per post appropriation amount in future years
Why: Chair said it has been $250 since he started and costs have gone up; staff stated there is no dollar amount outlined in the statute and it could be looked at in the budget process; Reinert recommended an increase and Jeppson asked to get feedback from the posts before naming a number.
Raised by Schulte

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0:00 Good morning, and welcome to the Anoka County Board meeting for March 10th, 2026. Would you please rise and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the
0:11 United States >> Will the clerk call the roll, please?
0:26 >> Commissioner Heinrich. >> Here. >> Commissioner Brasted. >> Here. >> Commissioner Reinert. >> I am here. >> Commissioner Schultz. >> Here. >> Commissioner Gamache. >> Here. >> Commissioner Jepson. >> Here. >> Commissioner Meissner.
0:36 >> Here. >> And we are all present and accounted for. First, we'll consider accepting the regular card claims paid over $500 and
0:44 purchase card claims paid for the period ending January 23rd, 2026, February 6th, 2026,
0:52 and February 20th, 2026. Is there a motion to approve? >> So moved. >> We have a motion by Commissioner Brasted. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Second by Commissioner Jepson. Any
1:02 discussion? Seeing none, this is a roll call vote. >> Commissioner Brasted. >> Aye. >> Commissioner Reinert. >> Aye. >> Commissioner Schultz. >> Aye. >> Commissioner Gamache. >> Aye.
1:11 >> Commissioner Jepson. >> Aye. >> Commissioner Meissner. >> Aye. >> Commissioner Heinrich. >> Aye. >> And that passes unanimously. Next Next, let's approve the minutes from our
1:21 February 17th, 2026 County Board meeting. Is there a motion to approve? >> So moved. >> We have a motion by Commissioner Jepson. Is there a second? >> Second.
1:30 >> Second by Commissioner Meissner. Any corrections, additions, deletions? Seeing none, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. >> Aye. >> Aye.
1:40 >> Anyone opposed? Those minutes are adopted unanimously. We have two items under chair's remarks today, the first of which is to consider
1:49 for informational purposes an update on Havens for Heroes. I'm going to ask Commissioner Heinrich, a Marine Corps veteran, to start our conversation today.
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