Acceptance of 2025 Performance Management Statistical Information Grant

Moved by Commissioner Shin · Seconded by Commissioner Holland

Finance Director Lindsey Meyer presented a resolution to accept a $21,000 state grant, noting that the county already performs the required data collection for 10 specific metrics mandated by the State Auditor's Office, effectively securing funding for existing operations.

Award of Contract No. 2609 for Highway 24-7 Reconstruction Project

Moved by Commissioner Hall · Seconded by Commissioner Dietrich

Chad recommended awarding Contract No. 2609 to Landwear Construction for the Highway 24-7 reconstruction in Clearwater, with a bid of approximately $5.1 million, which was the lowest among bids ranging up to $6.9 million. The project is significantly supported by federal and state grants, including a $3.7 million allocation from Congress, reducing the local financial burden. A commissioner raised concerns about project timelines to avoid disruption during winter, with assurance that CASA 7 will be open to traffic by October 15.

Adoption of Resolution No. 2646 Approving Abandonment of Judicial Ditch No. 1

Moved by Commissioner Mo · Seconded by Commissioner Holland

Matt presented Resolution No. 2646 for the full abandonment of Judicial Ditch No. 1, emphasizing the historical rarity of such an action (only the fifth attempt in Wright County and potentially unique statewide for decades). The decision followed extensive review and active involvement from landowners, concluding that the ditch no longer served any beneficial purpose.

Scheduling Public Hearing for Monacell Stormwater Retention and Drainage System Redirection

Moved by Commissioner Hall · Seconded by Commissioner Mo

Matt requested to schedule a public hearing for August 11 concerning a petition from the City of Monacell under Minnesota Statute 10327. The project proposes a new stormwater drainage system that would serve as an outlet for County Ditch No. 33, aiming to provide substantial financial savings to residents by utilizing different funding mechanisms. This initiative represents nearly a decade of collaborative effort, involving the city, township, and county, and is seen as a major breakthrough.

Cancellation of County Board Workshop on July 14

Moved by Commissioner Holland · Seconded by Commissioner Shin

A motion was presented and approved to cancel the County Board workshop that was previously scheduled for July 14.

Adoption of Resolution No. 2647 for General Expense Reimbursement

Moved by Commissioner Shin · Seconded by Commissioner Moena

The Board considered and adopted Resolution No. 2647, which outlines the general expense reimbursement process. This resolution is an important component for the preparation of the county's upcoming fall budgets.

Scheduling of Board Meeting for August 25, 2026

Moved by Commissioner Shin · Seconded by Commissioner Holland

The Board formally approved the addition and scheduling of a new board meeting to be held on August 25, 2026. This item was initially introduced as an addition to the current meeting's agenda for consideration.