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Anoka County Minnesota - County Board Briefs –– 1 2 24 03 January 2024 ( news )
Anoka County , state Minnesota ( By Press Release office)
Jan 03,2024
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Additional $30 a Day Approved for On - Call Attorney
The board approved $30 a day of additional compensation for the on - call attorney who works with county law enforcement . Prior to this action , this on - call attorney did not receive any additional compensation for working nights and weekends . For more information on this item , clic
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Contract Approved for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors , People with Disabilities
The board ratified a contract with MnDOT to implement transportation services for enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities . The two - year grant amount is $237 , 200 with a 20 - percent local match . For more information on this item , click
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Grant Approved for Commute Solutions
The board approved a subrecipient grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council that allocates funds to the county’s transportation management organization , known as Commute Solutions . The purpose of Commute Solutions is to foster relationships with Anoka County residents , businesses , and agencies and promote alternative transportation options to decrease traffic congestion –– this can include walking , biking , carpooling , vanpooling , teleworking , or taking the bus or train . For more information on this item , click
HERE .
Legislative Platform Approved
Each year , the county approves a legislative platform , which are items to be actively lobbied for at the state level . The board approved this year’s platform , which includes:
• Support revisions to the recently adopted ( 2023 legislation ) Greenhouse Gas Emissions/Vehicle Miles Traveled impact assessment statute .
• Highway 65 Corridor improvements from 81st Avenue in the city of Spring Lake Park to 93rd Avenue in the city of Blaine .
• Support a Bonding request in the amount of S6 , 750 , 00 to construct the last remaining trail gap along Rice Creek North Regional Trail in Circle Pines .
• Revise state law to require a primary clinician to sign a death certificate for natural deaths when acting as the decedent ' s primary clinician .
• Correct the misalignment of revenue streams for License and Passport Services to cover the costs of providing services to the public .
• Support Metropolitan Council reform .
Employment Agreement Approved with Library Assistant Director
The board approved an employment agreement with Sarah Hawkins , appointing here as assistant library director . This position will manage all centralized library systems including collection department , library procedures , technology advancement , policy management and training . For more information on this item , click
HERE .
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