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Building-inspection staff explained the permit fee structure: permit fees are a percentage of a building valuation (based on standardized valuation tables) and the county retains 25% of the fee while the inspection contractor keeps 75% to cover inspection services. The county’s action reduces the homeowner’s out-of-pocket cost for the county portion; inspections and certificate-of-occupancy requirements remain in place.

The county’s building inspector and planning staff stressed the value of inspections as protective for homeowners and for future marketability of homes, including bank requirements for certificates of occupancy. The commission’s motion applies to residential building permits only; commercial permits were not included in the waiver.

Commissioners directed staff to apply the reduction at point of payment and to track the fiscal effect. Staff said the county issues varying numbers of permits each year; recent years have shown increased residential activity under the county’s housing program.

Outcome: Motion passed by roll call; the county will waive its 25% portion of the building permit fee and fund the waived amount up to $2,000 per residential permit. Inspections and related administration continue as before.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dunn County ND Commission Meeting May 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission agreed to reduce the county share of residential building-permit fees and to cover that county portion up to $2,000, as a short-term incentive for homebuilding. Building inspections remain required.","taxTitle","Dunn County, North Dakota","taxId",73486,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6226301,"Mackenzie Bay club asks Dunn County for help on 1.75‑mile road; commissioners table request",768,7222000,7990000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3512430-a95d2dc49753f69bd97f02cbee9941b3&start=7222&end=7990","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3512430-a95d2dc49753f69bd97f02cbee9941b3/thumbnail_7222000.jpg","/articles/6226301/Dunn-County/North-Dakota/Mackenzie-Bay-club-asks-Dunn-County-for-help-on-175mile-road-commissioners-table-request","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226301-0bde8f9ac9ad6f9905d265cc6c735d5b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773212338&Signature=c8uR6hyNp19qZotEoITkYxG4a5c4eLgm0KIaRin5kVFd9nJriR0Tx1-Xqaq0jWYyzd~4wHoR1-L5RB81xLS9JjX0Kye43JSnveMbCwyNjaCU2XI5fbiU6ZN0mrIa5jI4GOQ99Jn7I5vHaa2KNxNciIzq6mcj~VKiUngyq9typOMsSL0CLMpx7Y2EsUZKh~A-2~~Qs4unmxcwidI9gZclnTe9fY7RZ67JItfCnIbQHZ34XwZi1fq64MbjPAUMdQ7w0loa5qPwSQN9ZnTrL3OqLKGBkSCwEDenh5ZSLOnbm9dCnEaiGNmSqfKZTbt3vBpu6Kwq1VQLGfINukjeGR1Riw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives from Mackenzie Bay asked the Dunn County Commission to consider funding a roughly $2 million reconstruction of the public access road to Mackenzie Bay and Elmer's Point.

Doug Nelson, representing Mackenzie Bay, told commissioners the road has deteriorated to the point of becoming a safety concern after decades of use and recent campground traffic increases. He said core sampling showed the base needs work and the club proposes removing existing pavement, stabilizing soft spots, reusing crushed asphalt mixed with new aggregate and placing a new 4‑inch asphalt lift to extend service life. He provided an estimated project cost of about $2 million and said the road is approximately 1.75 miles long.

Nelson said Mackenzie Bay is a public road that serves about 50 cabins and many seasonal campers; he asked the county to contribute funds and pursue possible additional state or federal recreation funding. Commissioners thanked the group and asked to evaluate county budget resources and to do a site visit. The commission moved to table the decision until staff could review the request, produce budget options and assess engineering details.

Outcome: The commission voted to table the funding decision and directed county staff and commissioners to inspect the site and return with recommendations at a future meeting.","Representatives of Mackenzie Bay asked Dunn County to help finance reconstruction of a failing 1.75‑mile public road that serves a public boat ramp and about 50 cabins. County commissioners asked staff to review the proposal and tabled the funding decision to a future meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6226306,"Fire chief asks to lift pit burn ban; commission leaves restrictions in place",2816,3450000,6266000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3512430-a95d2dc49753f69bd97f02cbee9941b3&start=3450&end=6266","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3512430-a95d2dc49753f69bd97f02cbee9941b3/thumbnail_3450000.jpg","/articles/6226306/Dunn-County/North-Dakota/Fire-chief-asks-to-lift-pit-burn-ban-commission-leaves-restrictions-in-place","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226306-9296d8ccd68fbab0590e0a2aeaa26894/orig.mp4?Expires=1773212338&Signature=UH4r4mJem4D5Q8JrPae1MKz1qHm7982teN8r38Okazsc87nkhmusOoKxqwu19uijNJhwE7bgySRK7kAd~LljUHRJPmBahhmqImv1teIpRn1UM0Vv9rsQfC0b0nzn3p840fcECxLIW3DMkjWoNqnm6sw1LylhkoFg5vlLnC5p9YH4ARdm6G-pDTk9U~SPrtCR0STTX9VSgcd8vQjO4gFqGe5ttAQ6~1U3nNFdtXdPFEpN3WdIxSS1PbjLBjW0WptN8j8EUOdXWV~855uZ6R1zZNbCkGfhKjPEIQ-h9tWZzk6Hs5IT1m6v7L3OjFOlejSSEZIhxsyI7y4TcNHCvnkMyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The fire chief asked the Dunn County Commission to rescind the county’s ban on pit and large controlled burns when the local fire index is low or moderate and to reinstate permitting for controlled burns.

“I'm here today to ask your permission to relook at the restrictions that we have in place for burning — to rescind the banning of pits and large control burns and allow those when the fire index is low or moderate,” the chief said. He said neighboring counties and local fire chiefs had permitted some burns and recommended requiring callers to notify the fire office so crews would not be dispatched unnecessarily.

Commissioners and the chief debated risks. Several commissioners and staff noted pits can smolder for long periods and that a fire started in winter can re-ignite and spread under certain wind conditions. The county’s current resolution makes intentional burns during a ban a Class B misdemeanor with a fine up to $1,500 and possible jail time; staff also warned that advising a resident to burn while the ban is in place could expose county employees to liability under that resolution.

After discussion about monitoring, liability and changing drought conditions, commissioners opted to leave the existing restrictions in place rather than lift them. One commissioner said the board could re-evaluate the restriction if short-term weather changes or moisture warranted it. The chief and several commissioners said they would continue to accept inquiries and could revisit the matter at a future meeting.

The commissioners did not adopt a new policy at this meeting; the ban remains in effect until the board votes to change it.","The county fire chief asked the commission to allow pit and large controlled burns while the fire index remains low. Commissioners discussed safety, liability and smoldering risk and decided to keep the county's ban in effect for now.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6226309,"Commission approves $500,000 land payment for public sale building; OKs pickup purchase and picnic pavilion funding",6440,3573000,10013000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3512430-a95d2dc49753f69bd97f02cbee9941b3&start=3573&end=10013","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3512430-a95d2dc49753f69bd97f02cbee9941b3/thumbnail_3573000.jpg","/articles/6226309/Dunn-County/North-Dakota/Commission-approves-500000-land-payment-for-public-sale-building-OKs-pickup-purchase-and-picnic-pavilion-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226309-18452732ba7ca507dd5e13b8965c9a2c/orig.mp4?Expires=1773212338&Signature=T4nAPA794Kx1gOh6ckTcoh30IGUBNLGtuP2Hz3iCeZjF3XfSOP1X0gsWC-Xg7cuWXYDR5UGAZaiS27GD6W93TRZGOLBr3xGH35zJY-sy7v6gvlxTlADvZ84WLbUZyywruScK8L-Od5WcJcRpwLRJ38gdBBEVzD3xQ1U~PT8e7IPnLxfn8ey6lhVe28ALSdC2SK-0l8xujzLwGuhKZgsTcF5TnbxCB8li5E1VmUf5GZYk3G1d8Tl-kJ1ym5S6X8fZtSL-eUDY5DWkXn0fuuDrDi81aALo-7KiPcBOt6gJArEh-lwkdFLy8xxdK34zHwKiaCdUBeYlNGWlDWUvXYNQVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dunn County Commission voted to finalize a $500,000 payment and sign the deed for land purchased to build a public sale building on the Dvorak property.

County finance staff presented the purchase documents and asked the commission to authorize signing the deed and distributing funds. A motion to approve the deed and the $500,000 payment carried on roll call.

Separately, the county approved a weed department request to purchase a new pickup. County staff said funds are available in the federal mineral-money line in the current budget. The board authorized the department to proceed without a firm purchase price at the meeting; staff will return with the selected vehicle and final cost.

Parks staff proposed a covered picnic pavilion at the Little Mo picnic/boat ramp area to expand day-use amenities. The commission accepted competitive bids and approved $43,968 in funding for the pavilion, to be paid from general-purpose tax (GPT) dollars.

The commission also approved assessor-services contracts: the county will continue to provide assessing and equalization services to the cities of Halliday, Dunn Center and Dodge at $2,000 per city. County staff said contracts were reviewed by the state's attorney and will be billed after equalization.

Commissioners said they expect staff to return with vendor quotes and follow-up documents as projects move from authorization to procurement and construction.","Dunn County commissioners authorized payment for newly acquired Dvorak property for a public sale building, approved a pickup purchase for the weed department from federal mineral funds and agreed to fund a picnic pavilion at Little Mo using general-purpose tax dollars.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6226315,"Dunn County approves multiple road payments, buys wetland credits and awards grading bid",6021,2291000,8312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3512430-a95d2dc49753f69bd97f02cbee9941b3&start=2291&end=8312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3512430-a95d2dc49753f69bd97f02cbee9941b3/thumbnail_2291000.jpg","/articles/6226315/Dunn-County/North-Dakota/Dunn-County-approves-multiple-road-payments-buys-wetland-credits-and-awards-grading-bid","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226315-1ed85bbf9a9a271bc03c1dbc216885e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1773212338&Signature=MUhmWQ9eq8ksE6MyWUFjXPwba~WT1OyIZsy7bJQkGJLxCmlxGFZwI5MMJTcCJVQD3g86eGPLcEfTLXDxdAtsOK-~u6d~C2wm8WHtSbMXj9h~v0bltSNqkglDkkWRMzvUeslna3DoCOKW5aiHLUTygEO~ScwCLHNIVBx7ySx8qZ7m2UMUFl1E0ThmySsLJvRUpNXky0Bhe67rGuQ2jsxjqKbtptrw-n1hD4kvHHV8IyJpdq7MOxMdcFdN2wVNFJACh2niGGhYltDW40AcK9MR4Av97I-EolF6x5y4f4UVC5Sbsv6UIik67uUPb9z-eHuj1p6EecQLF4bIz99V-9kzSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dunn County Commission on May 13 approved several road-construction payments, bought wetland mitigation credits tied to Corps of Engineers permits, abandoned a planned Sixteenth Street project and awarded a grading contract to the low bidder.

County road staff and commissioners said the actions keep a slate of local street and county-road projects moving while the department completes easements, environmental reviews and final field surveys. Road Department staff recommended payments to contractors and changes to the project list to reflect landowner support and engineering constraints.

The commission approved pay estimate No. 3 for the 100th Avenue NW project, a payment of $244,553.54 to Bronco Brothers. “They have finished the grading and aggregate placing for the project,” Road Department staff said when presenting the estimate; the board approved the payment by roll call.

County staff told the commission they will abandon construction of Sixteenth Street from 90 Fourth to the planned terminus after landowners and the superintendent recommended dropping the project because of low local support and heavy flood-control work already required. Commissioners voted to move instead on Fourteenth Street from 90 Fourth toward 90 Eighth/90 Ninth Avenue after landowners identified that alignment as more useful for heavy truck traffic from nearby scoria pits.

The commission approved pay estimate No. 1 for the Fourteenth Street Southwest construction to Schwartz Construction for $205,259.61, and separately approved pay estimate No. 1 on the 100th and Fifth Avenue project in the amount of $134,245.95 to Bronco Brothers.

When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued jurisdictional determinations requiring wetland mitigation, county staff recommended buying mitigation credits. The commission approved purchase of credits for two segments of Seventh Street — a 0.4-acre parcel at $34,000 and a 0.6-acre parcel at $56,000 — to satisfy mitigation obligations.

At the meeting’s bid opening and tabulation for grading project CP‑13 (frenzy 2203), Jensen Brothers submitted the low bid of $1,484,964.50. County staff recommended awarding the contract to Jensen Brothers despite noting Jensen had been late on prior county projects; staff said bonding and liquidated-damage provisions were in place to protect the county. The commission voted to award the contract to Jensen Brothers.

Commissioners and staff repeatedly described schedule and permitting risk: cultural surveys delayed some projects after recent rains, mitigation-credit purchases were required where Corps jurisdiction was found, and bid awards carry bonds and liquidated damages if contractors miss completion dates. Commissioners asked staff to keep coordinating easement acquisition and utility relocations ahead of construction.

Outlook: Road staff said they will continue final field surveys, file permits and set bid dates as easements and environmental reviews clear, and will bring follow-up actions and pay estimates to future meetings.","The Dunn County Commission approved contractor pay estimates, purchased wetland mitigation credits required by Corps permits, abandoned one planned street project in favor of another and awarded a $1.48 million grading contract after a bid opening.","actionData","errors"]

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