Commission authorizes bids for fairgrounds vendor hookups, debates fee changes

Jun 9, 2026

Commissioners voted 4-1 to seek bids for vendor hookups at the county fairgrounds; they also debated deposit and arena-fee policies, with the board moving toward a $600 combined arena fee and per-stall deposits.

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Commissioner Malin Parker introduced old-business discussion about vendor hookups and stall and rental agreements at the county fairgrounds, saying the hookup work will exceed $25,000 and therefore must be put out to bid. Parker moved to seek bids; the motion passed 4-1 with Commissioner Paul Grider opposed.

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