Laserfiche WebLink
Public Officials Outreach — In 2012 we implemented an outreach campaign to keep <br />public officials in Anoka County better informed of ACD's activities. Now, as projects are <br />being developed and installed/implemented, ACD staff will provide email updates with <br />brief descriptions, photos and links to important information to county commissioners, <br />state legislators, city officials and ACD supervisors. <br />General ACD Operations <br />General/Admin/ Vacation/ Holiday — This category accounts for that portion of each <br />employee's time that is consumed with general district business along with vacation and <br />holiday time. Administrative tasks performed by the District Manager and Administrative <br />Assistant are also included in this category, composing the bulk of the hours. <br />General Planning — Effective natural resource management requires both cooperative <br />planning with other agencies, as well as in-house prioritization. These efforts involve <br />ACD staff, supervisors, other elected officials, and other agencies. Comprehensive <br />planning is completed every five years with annual plans completed each year. <br />Program Promotion — As ACD staff pursue new partnerships and funding sources to <br />develop programs and services that address the objectives identified by the Board of <br />Supervisors, their time is recorded as promotion. Promotional activities include speaking <br />at public events, workshops, and other efforts that increase program visibility. Promotion <br />of district programs and services is also achieved through partnerships and outreach to <br />other agencies and entities that share the same jurisdiction or purpose such as <br />municipal environmental and parks commissions. Applying for new grants to fund <br />programs is a major component of program promotion. <br />Day at the Capitol — In most years, ACD supervisors and staff spend time visiting with <br />legislators regarding natural resource issues in Anoka County. During the legislative <br />session in particular, ACD will often organize a Day at the Capitol whereby we meet <br />with as many of our elected representatives as possible to promote the highest priority <br />issues for the board. <br />Staff Training — In order to provide high quality service, the Board of Supervisors is <br />committed to retaining highly skilled staff. ACD offers staff continuing education <br />opportunities through professional workshops, conferences, and purchase of software, <br />books and other materials. <br />Stable Funding — ACD receives approximately one third of its operating budget from <br />the county, one sixth from the state and one half from grants and fees for service. The <br />instability and origin of funding places District programs and priorities at the mercy of <br />external forces, which does not lend itself to addressing the most pressing resource <br />needs of the county. A stable funding source is needed in order for the ACD to have the <br />flexibility and capacity to meet the needs of the public without having to compromise the <br />resource by following limited grant opportunities. <br />Outreach to Local Government Units — LGU officials and staff routinely make <br />important decisions about land use and land management that can have lasting effects <br />on natural resource quality, quantity and distribution. It is in the mutual interest of ACD <br />and LGUs to implement approaches that accommodate growth, minimize capital <br />investments, and efficiently deliver public services, while maintaining the quality and <br />Anoka Conservation District Comprehensive Plan October 2014 page 39 <br />