Anoka County board approves library system, Andover roundabout and other contracts on consent
February 17, 2026 | Anoka County, Minnesota
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The Anoka County Board of Commissioners approved a package of consent-agenda items covering technology, infrastructure and safety projects during its meeting.
Library system: Commissioners approved a five-year contract (identified in the meeting as contract SCON2600000716) with Circe Dynex for the Symphony integrated library system used for circulation, cataloging and library management. The five-year agreement was described in the meeting as totaling $785,570.55 and running through Dec. 31, 2030. The motion passed on a roll-call vote.
Transportation projects: The board approved a contract with DND Contracting LLC (recorded as contract C0012089) for intersection safety improvements at Crosstown Boulevard and Constance Boulevard in the city of Andover, for $1,919,070.86. Commissioners noted the project converts a four-way stop to a roundabout to address traffic concerns. The board also authorized a MnDOT IIJA technical assistance grant agreement for improvements at Trunk Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard in Blaine and a crossing-surface installation agreement with BNSF Railway to replace at-grade crossing surfaces.
Facilities and parks: The board approved a facilities contract with Schumacher Elevator of Eagan for elevator improvements at the 2150 building, not to exceed $199,240, and approved Parks Department items including donations totaling approximately $27,033 (a $25,000 gift to Wargo Nature Center from Connexus Energy plus smaller donations) and a portable-restroom services contract with Ruck Sewer & Portable Rental LLC for $48,907.77.
Hazard mitigation: The board adopted the 2025 Anoka County Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 2026-PS02), which the clerk noted allows participating jurisdictions eligibility for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance when necessary.
Votes: Each consent item was moved and passed by roll call during the meeting; recorded aye/no responses were taken for each item on the consent agendas.
Library system: Commissioners approved a five-year contract (identified in the meeting as contract SCON2600000716) with Circe Dynex for the Symphony integrated library system used for circulation, cataloging and library management. The five-year agreement was described in the meeting as totaling $785,570.55 and running through Dec. 31, 2030. The motion passed on a roll-call vote.
Transportation projects: The board approved a contract with DND Contracting LLC (recorded as contract C0012089) for intersection safety improvements at Crosstown Boulevard and Constance Boulevard in the city of Andover, for $1,919,070.86. Commissioners noted the project converts a four-way stop to a roundabout to address traffic concerns. The board also authorized a MnDOT IIJA technical assistance grant agreement for improvements at Trunk Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard in Blaine and a crossing-surface installation agreement with BNSF Railway to replace at-grade crossing surfaces.
Facilities and parks: The board approved a facilities contract with Schumacher Elevator of Eagan for elevator improvements at the 2150 building, not to exceed $199,240, and approved Parks Department items including donations totaling approximately $27,033 (a $25,000 gift to Wargo Nature Center from Connexus Energy plus smaller donations) and a portable-restroom services contract with Ruck Sewer & Portable Rental LLC for $48,907.77.
Hazard mitigation: The board adopted the 2025 Anoka County Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 2026-PS02), which the clerk noted allows participating jurisdictions eligibility for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance when necessary.
Votes: Each consent item was moved and passed by roll call during the meeting; recorded aye/no responses were taken for each item on the consent agendas.
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