Agenda - Council Work Session - 01/13/2026

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Two -Year Appointments Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement (JLEC) (Appointments 1 Plus Alt) (This is a 2-year appointment.) The JLEC is an innovative governing body that was created in Anoka County to collaboratively and efficiently work on public safety issues through the entire county. The JLEC was created in 1970. This group is made up of the County Attorney, County Sheriff as well as elected officials from each jurisdiction, and the Chief/Sheriff of each jurisdiction. The Fire Protection Council also has a representative on the JLEC. This Board meets quarterly — the 4th Wednesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. The meeting locations vary. Anoka County Fire Protection Council (ACFPC) (Appointments 1 Plus Alt) (This is a 2-year appointment) The ACFPC operates as an independent Joint Powers Arrangement between multiple jurisdictions in Anoka County. The purpose of the ACFPC is to join together to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of fire and emergency services to the public within the geographic service area of the member jurisdictions, to cooperatively address its member's long term needs for fire -fighting and emergency equipment, fire records data systems and fire-fighter and EMS training. The ACFPC meets quarterly in the months of January, April, July, and October, at approximately 7:00 p.m. at a rotating location in one of the members' jurisdictions. Fire Relief Association (Appointments set by Bylaws) The objective of the Fire Relief Association is to provide service pensions and ancillary benefits to members and beneficiaries of the City of Ramsey Fire Department. The Board has nine members, six General Trustees elected from membership and three Municipal Trustees. Per the bylaws the three Municipal Trustees are the Fire Chief, Finance Director and the Mayor. The meeting schedule for the Fire Relief Association is TBD. Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO) (Appointments 1 Plus Alt) (This is a 2-year appointment.) LRRWMO is a joint powers special purpose unit of government including the cities of Ramsey, Anoka and portions of Andover. The organization seeks to protect and improve lakes, rivers, streams, groundwater, and other water resources across municipal boundaries. The LRRWMO meets the 3rd Thursday of the month beginning at 8:00 a.m., at Anoka City Hall (Committee Room) 2015 South 1st Avenue, Anoka. Quad Cities Cable Communications Commission (QCTV) (Appointments 1 Plus Alt) (This is a 2-year appointment.) QCTV strives to connect our communities through local cable TV programming valued by residents. The four member cities include Andover, Anoka, Champlin and Ramsey. The Committee meets bi-monthly on the 3rd Thursday of at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at Anoka City Hall, 2015 — 1st Avenue, Anoka as a governing board for this joint powers organization. Meeting Months: January, March, May, July, September and November.