The council approved three resolutions advancing the Trunk Highway 47 corridor and BNSF railroad grade separation project, including authorization to prepare plans and support applications for two federal grant programs. The crossing carries about 20,000 vehicles daily and was described as the most dangerous-rated crossing in Minnesota.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Council Opens Bidding for Waste Collection

The City Council approved an amended request for proposals for organized residential solid waste collection in a 3-2 vote. The proposal covers garbage, yard waste, recycling, and organics services, with release planned by May 20, 2026.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Council Advances Green Haven Villa Plan

The council unanimously rezoned about 14.35 acres near Green Haven Golf Course to R-1 residential zoning and advanced a planned unit development proposal for 46 detached villa homes. The development plan received a unanimous first-reading vote and still requires further action.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Council Changes Property Assessment, Grants Extensions

The council unanimously reduced the assessed value of 1321 Oakwood Drive from $633,400 to $608,500 and approved extensions for five property owners to pursue potential changes through the Anoka County Board. Estimated market value across taxable property increased 2.46% for 2027 taxes, with apartments rising 11.38% and residential properties rising 2% overall.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Anoka Advances Highway 47 Grade Separation

The Council approved an agreement needed to advance the Highway 47 corridor and BNSF Railroad grade separation project, which includes $2.5 million in previously awarded federal planning and development funds. It also adopted updated 2026 fees and approved the city’s 2026–2027 goals.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Highway 47 Work Can Begin

Anoka received a $2.5 million grant awarded in 2024 for Highway 47, allowing work to begin. The council also discussed 2026 street closures and outdoor seating in the Entertainment District, but the provided minutes do not record a final closure decision.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Anoka advances major 2026 street projects

The City Council unanimously approved plans and bidding for two 2026 street projects: a $1,274,480 street overlay project and a $1,302,340 street surface improvement project.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Council Advances 2026 Street Improvements

The council unanimously ordered the 2026 Street Overlay Project and the 2026 Street Surface Improvement Project, authorized plans and bidding, and adopted both assessment rolls. The surface project covers approximately 1.1 miles in the Mineral Ponds and Sandra Terrace neighborhoods.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Council advances historic-property zoning change

The Council unanimously approved the first reading of zoning changes that would allow a qualifying historical society to operate in a historically significant building in the R-1 Low Density Residential District, subject to conditional-use approval.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Council Advances Highway 47 Funding Efforts

The council unanimously approved an agreement to pursue federal transportation grant assistance for the Trunk Highway 47 corridor and BNSF Railroad grade-separation project, with construction proposed for 2029 through 2031 and no local match required for the approved assistance. The council also unanimously supported pursuing FY 2026 BUILD grant funding for the project.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Council Reviews Gambling Rules and Traffic Concerns

The Anoka City Council discussed possible changes to the city’s charitable and legalized gambling ordinance, including eligibility waivers, lease documentation, and how to handle establishments that do not want to work with eligible organizations. Residents and council members also raised concerns about neighborhood traffic and the need for signage near Parkview Circle.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

City approves $11.815 million debt refinancing

The Council approved the sale of $11.815 million in temporary tax abatement refunding bonds and related property tax abatements on 3-1 votes. The refinancing replaces $10.765 million in bonds used to acquire and demolish the Miller Building; officials said the interest rate could fall from about 5% to under 4%.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Council Advances Gambling Fund Proposal

The Anoka City Council reached consensus to retain a 10% contribution of gambling net profits to a city fund and a 0.1% gambling tax, include Dayton in the trade area, and develop a policy for distributing or returning funds to organizations that meet set criteria.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Cosmetic Tattooing Rules Approved; Gambling Review Delayed

The Council adopted zoning changes allowing regulated cosmetic tattooing and body-art uses under newly defined categories, with four votes in favor and one abstention. It unanimously delayed the first reading of proposed charitable-gambling regulations until a January 12, 2026, worksession for further discussion.

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