Wright County Board Meeting 11/5/2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Reappointment of Wright County Assessor
Statewide wood waste utilization grant application
County Ditch 19 status, repair, and tree removal
Granite Lake project bid approval
Transportation committee meeting scheduling
Commissioner workshop agenda setting
Maple Lake Lions lawful gambling application
Economic Development Partnership lease agreement
Dangerous dog ordinance amendment 24-6
Areas of Interest (4)
- Board expresses frustration over lack of state-provided driver testing centers requiring long travel to Little Falls.
- Significant $100,000 savings on the Granite Lake project bid compared to initial engineering estimates.
- Concerns over past failed investments in wood-shredding machinery influencing current grant application caution.
- Continued maintenance burdens and legal obligations surrounding County Ditch 19.
Votes (5)
Approval of October 15th minutes
Moved by Commissioner Holland · Seconded by Commissioner Catchmark
Reappoint Anthony Rasmuson as County Assessor
Moved by Commissioner Catchmark · Seconded by Commissioner Holland
Apply for Statewide wood waste utilization grant
Moved by Commissioner Holland · Seconded by Commissioner Dietrich
Approve $20,000 for tree removal at County Ditch 19
Moved by Commissioner Holland · Seconded by Commissioner Catchmark
Approve lowest responsible bid for Granite Lake project
Moved by Commissioner Holland · Seconded by Commissioner Dietrich
Notable Quotes (2)
I don't think we should speculate and spend a million that's what he's referenced a piece of equipment to shred this stuff when we don't know what the market would be
The ordinance itself is pretty comprehensive and lengthy, but we've really been working through the program the last couple of years have made a number of language changes
People (5)
Anthony RasmusonWright County AssessorReappointed to a four-year term ending Dec 31, 2029.
1 quote
Reappointed to a four-year term ending Dec 31, 2029.
“Let me assure you that I'm going to do my very best producing fair and Equitable assessments and administering property tax programs”
Accepting the oath of office.
MattAssistant AdministratorPresents grant applications and infrastructure updates.
Presents grant applications and infrastructure updates.
Commissioner HollandCommissionerParticipated in voting and inquiries regarding committee schedules.
Participated in voting and inquiries regarding committee schedules.
Commissioner CatchmarkCommissionerDiscussed wood waste disposal and ditch maintenance.
Discussed wood waste disposal and ditch maintenance.
Commissioner DietrichCommissionerInvolved in motions for lease agreements and workshops.
Involved in motions for lease agreements and workshops.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- November 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
- November 25, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (Transportation Committee)
- November 12, 2024 (Commissioner Workshop)
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Amendment regarding dangerous dog regulations to align with state law and streamline processes.