Wright County Board Meeting 12/17/24
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Retirement honoring of Commissioner Mike Katchmark
Employee service awards (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years)
Approval of board meeting minutes
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) management funds for 2025
Adoption of donation from Minnesota mountain bike race series
2024 general election recap
Condemnation proceedings for CSAH 19 construction
Areas of Interest (4)
- Wright County Board of Commissioners honors retiring Commissioner Mike Katchmark for fiscal advocacy.
- Election official reports 84% voter turnout in 2024, maintaining the county's state-leading status.
- County moves to start condemnation proceedings for three properties to keep CSAH 19 project on schedule.
- Aquatic Invasive Species funding shifts focus toward treatment as state-provided dollars remain flat against rising costs.
Votes (5)
Approval of meeting minutes (a-e) with modifications
Moved by Commissioner Shane · Seconded by Commissioner Dietrich
Approval of today's agenda
Moved by Commissioner Shane · Seconded by Commissioner Holland
Approval of consent agenda
Moved by Commissioner Shane · Seconded by Commissioner Holland
Resolution to send AIS management funds to Wright Soil and Water
Moved by Commissioner Dietrich · Seconded by Commissioner Katchmark
Resolution to adopt donation from Minnesota mountain bike race series
Moved by Commissioner Shane · Seconded by N/A
Notable Quotes (2)
One year a commissioner job is like seven years doing something else.
Wright County continues to lead the state in voter participation.
People (5)
Mike KatchmarkCommissionerHonored for his service and fiscal responsibility initiatives.
1 quote
Honored for his service and fiscal responsibility initiatives.
“I was always a voice for the people I appreciated the contact with the constituents.”
Reflecting on his tenure as commissioner.
MatiasAdministratorFacilitated meeting proceedings and award announcements.
Facilitated meeting proceedings and award announcements.
AliciaRepresentativePresented on AIS management and lake treatment programs.
Presented on AIS management and lake treatment programs.
TylerElections LeadProvided a recap of the 2024 general election turnout and operations.
Provided a recap of the 2024 general election turnout and operations.
ChadDepartment RepresentativePresented on infrastructure project condemnation proceedings.
Presented on infrastructure project condemnation proceedings.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- Tuesday, December 17th - Board of Commissioners Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (3)
Resolution allocating $237,900 for 2025 Aquatic Invasive Species management.
Acceptance of $5,756.30 donation from the inaugural Beram Saddle Buster mountain bike race.
Commencing condemnation proceedings for three parcels in Handover for road construction.