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Key elements: Carrie, representing the JDA, told the board the panel recommended keeping the age eligibility at 18 to 40, requiring applications to be for project- and materials-specific purchases (no retroactive reimbursements for previously bought items), and giving preference to first-time applicants and purchases made locally or in adjacent counties.

Funding approach: The JDA recommended budgeting annually 1.5% of the county auditor’s estimated gross production tax (GPT) for the coming year as the program’s funding ceiling. Carrie gave an example: if GPT were estimated at $20,000,000 the 1.5% guideline would allocate $300,000 to the program that year.

Application limits and follow-up: The board discussed application frequency, and the JDA recommended allowing applicants up to 10 applications (for example, once per year over ten years) with monitoring requirements so recipients show continued agricultural activity. The JDA said of 58 applicants in a recent cycle, 46 purchased locally by the committee’s definition (adjacent-county purchases counted as local for these rules).

Action and vote: The board voted to accept the JDA’s recommendations. Commissioners present voted in favor on roll call.

Why it matters: The revisions prioritize local economic benefit and verification of agricultural activity while creating a predictable budgeting mechanism tied to the county’s GPT estimate; staff said local purchases help strengthen the local multiplier effect and that the policy aims to encourage sustainable entry for young producers.

Ending: The JDA will provide annual reports on reimbursements and local economic impacts as requested; the board asked staff to work with the auditor to implement the 1.5% budgeting guideline during the next budget cycle.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dunn County ND Commission Meeting July 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Job Development Authority’s recommendations to retain Young Farmers grant age eligibility (18–40), emphasize project- and materials-specific purchases, prioritize local purchases and first-time applicants, and budget at 1.5% of the auditor’s GPT estimate were approved by the board.","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},6167262,"Dunn County approves construction pay estimates and accepts Pinewood Meadows bid at $606,777",2309,3062000,5371000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5411827-18954873a3cd9b5c2878dea935de921b&start=3062&end=5371","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5411827-18954873a3cd9b5c2878dea935de921b/thumbnail_3062000.jpg","/articles/6167262/Dunn-County/North-Dakota/Dunn-County-approves-construction-pay-estimates-and-accepts-Pinewood-Meadows-bid-at-606777","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6167262-19c24e632b14058b0fb5c18ccb9d9995/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177043&Signature=cR6CNfERd3qLXMgQrHNy-y2cBs~gWN5ib~TFni3yCnN0r~OJ9fwAxpvnyfAjSkF-lQ3eCGTK33IcSOKCyXbfaCcMH7~04uyBaK4j5ic91cHeWBHKv4YWEfm-1mXGcstkkKW2XDPNXTsOlCPXKJIRpsQkJLvY5~j3NH2IrIC7FZjXlwu7hOgZ1X3ScxXQUiCXwBG0hAhvltkmqU9DT1qoO6Ej2w4-RvRHUoZFk1G4pxgZadOzSzjBmsvD1r4HEpnRBUuJ5ZMKzvvg4zubhaQcpX3wvs4eFubJ2OuUJQ8g84eAlqGyHw2mT7RVHEjM6IXOBvsCvDhOi0LM9I9QBUZa1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dunn County commissioners approved multiple construction payments and accepted a bid for a subdivision paving project during the meeting.

Payments approved: The board approved payment estimate No. 4 to Bronco Brothers Construction for $207,680.94 and pay estimate No. 2 to Jensen Brothers Construction for $128,840.60. Both motions passed on roll call votes with affirmative votes from commissioners present.

Pinewood Meadows bid: At the bid opening for Pinewood Meadows, Northern Improvement submitted a single bid of $606,777, higher than the county’s most recent estimate of about $530,000 but still within a reasonable range according to staff. County staff recommended accepting the bid; the board approved awarding the project to Northern Improvement on a roll call vote.

Why it matters: The approvals keep active county paving and reconstruction projects moving forward. Staff said the Pinewood Meadows bid was about 15% above the most recent estimate but that the difference appeared reasonable given small-project complexity.

Next steps: Staff will finalize contract paperwork with Northern Improvement and continue coordination with utility relocations, preconstruction conferences and project scheduling. Commissioners asked staff to monitor bids and return if substantial additional costs emerge.

Ending: The actions approve contractor payments and let county staff proceed with construction scheduling and contract execution for the approved projects.","The county approved contractor pay estimates to Bronco Brothers ($207,680.94) and Jensen Brothers ($128,840.60) and accepted a single bid of $606,777 from Northern Improvement for the Pinewood Meadows paving project.",{"_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},6167267,"Commission OKs pre-purchase of wetland credits for 90 Ninth Avenue project; right-of-way not yet acquired",269,2526000,2795000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5411827-18954873a3cd9b5c2878dea935de921b&start=2526&end=2795","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5411827-18954873a3cd9b5c2878dea935de921b/thumbnail_2526000.jpg","/articles/6167267/Dunn-County/North-Dakota/Commission-OKs-pre-purchase-of-wetland-credits-for-90-Ninth-Avenue-project-right-of-way-not-yet-acquired","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6167267-0b56ed5885d608acf16d74ba15fc547b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177043&Signature=T0eohVjAsHgBSLd-Uez70Cb0Epcv6Y96tXeFmo-rGR8BNx3Ii8f-MofCEy7VKp6b8Pjwey9Lk6~1byWmXx6Xj95YJXvRF3SnHDVrGUxgCi6tMbgdx3Xo~FcspK7DGBdfUaO1R0Ewzsfy21XNayadfQrU50x3ISzXQyeKp6Z~wJaE8U7MG6Xw3feIfCEBbLh0MBcT~FlfX8oamc~nByEfLRGaB4bsoPHQ9atC8PY3Sj2Ea-NgRRkAs-0YC76m2FHtSmrmX0FOo18Kn8HXF5UpwLmZUmQoy01i2HL30djHHBnowT8ih8gieFRuZi3NF93RHuAV4dY2tPnyYovyPf6YbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dunn County Board approved a motion to acquire 0.46 acres of wetland mitigation credits at $39,100 as a precondition for advancing the 90 Ninth Avenue project.

County Engineer Jeremy told the board the State Historical Preservation Office and Army Corps had eased some requirements and would accept fill over cultural sites with monitoring, but the county’s new right-of-way policy means much of the project is being handled as temporary construction easements rather than permanent right-of-way. Because of that policy change, the county now needs to secure wetland credits before on-site mitigation and continuing to permanent right-of-way acquisition.

Why it matters: Staff and commissioners said the wetland credits are needed to clear a regulatory path for the project but debated whether to purchase now or wait for a refined project cost estimate. Commissioner Pelton and others asked staff to obtain a project cost estimate (including archaeological monitoring fees from Beaver Creek) before the county is committed to full purchase and construction spending.

Action and vote: The board voted to authorize pursuing the wetland credits and to begin the purchase process; roll call showed affirmative votes from the commissioners present. Staff clarified that the county has not yet acquired permanent right-of-way for the project, and that the credits would only be paid if the project goes to bid and proceeds.

Next steps: Commissioners directed engineering staff to obtain a project cost estimate — including anticipated borrow requirements and archaeological monitoring costs — and to return to the board with that information before further major commitments. The county intends to proceed with coordination among U.S. Army Corps, SHPO and utilities during final design and permitting.

Ending: The board left the purchase option open as a way to avoid schedule delay if the full project proceeds, but commissioners emphasized they want clearer cost estimates before advancing construction obligations.","Dunn County authorized buying 0.46 acres of wetland mitigation credits for $39,100 tied to a 90 Ninth Avenue project; commissioners debated timing and asked staff for a project cost estimate before further commitments.",{"_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},6167272,"Dunn County approves $211,249.92 payment to Schwartz Construction after dispute over Fourteenth Street work",101,2019000,2120000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5411827-18954873a3cd9b5c2878dea935de921b&start=2019&end=2120","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5411827-18954873a3cd9b5c2878dea935de921b/thumbnail_2019000.jpg","/articles/6167272/Dunn-County/North-Dakota/Dunn-County-approves-21124992-payment-to-Schwartz-Construction-after-dispute-over-Fourteenth-Street-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6167272-8814059111a227b0f582b3c80c1c5ceb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771177043&Signature=CQrpAB3XachjlUNkwnsA7fr5kzQoCXxdN0akb99O3cBInW1aTE-I-KyyhNR1CIn4lEi9ryepLneBcdBpXc31efcT-RwupDgyRon7ki6E0R9HVvBsZKZw0Uq3PS4CcPmMufkH3OYjVIGt85UznSD9Dog2S3r0VcyR8NrUV7TbL-51sPyJyUGOHZbFBSlJbkaY9DpXEEh4q9hUoL8atHNbRPsGRNQmO5pVG3CS0OvBu0B-uc-oa85jwGodg8Kyacu1IZbfrMOgsED3TYWxfQNwdV48-EH0L9-1hWDAfzI-vL9ruvS-tDPXFhJT94TclTxld68DwhutKJR0pgkyNC8nQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dunn County Board of Commissioners approved payment of $211,249.92 to Schwartz Construction for work on Fourteenth Street after commissioners debated design errors and project costs.

Commissioner Heiser sharply criticized the project design and inspection, saying the job “has been a disaster” and that pipe elevations, centerline pipe placement and other errors required repeated corrective work. Engineer Jeremy and Road Superintendent Terry confirmed the county has borne costs for identified mistakes.

Why it matters: Commissioners said the project’s problems added significant engineering and rework costs. Commissioner Heiser contrasted the original bid and the county’s accumulated charges, citing an original construction bid of about $1,566,000, engineering fees approaching $245,000 and a current total project cost in the roughly $2.0–$2.1 million range for a 2.3-mile road.

Supporting details: Commissioners and staff described specific problems including incorrectly installed pipes, a double 60-inch pipe set too high before being lowered, improperly staked approach pipe elevations and larger-than-expected earth borrow quantities that increased haul costs. Jeremy (county engineer) said the county is paying for mistakes identified in the field and that they are working with the contractor to resolve outstanding items.

Action and vote: A motion to approve the pay request to Schwartz Construction carried on a roll call vote. Commissioners recorded “Yes” votes (Commissioner Heiser; Commissioner Olson; Commissioner Kleeman; Commissioner Pelton). The board noted the county had directed changes to inspection approach following the problems.

Next steps and context: Commissioners asked engineering staff to verify future pipe elevations and grading before work proceeds on similar projects. Heiser urged more rigorous field staking and closer coordination between inspectors and contractors to avoid repeating these costs. Staff said they will continue to work with the contractor and that identified corrections already are being paid by the county where appropriate.

Ending: Commissioners framed the Fourteenth Street experience as a caution for forthcoming projects and directed staff to take additional steps to avoid similar errors on future road work.","The Dunn County Board of Commissioners approved a $211,249.92 pay request to Schwartz Construction for work on Fourteenth Street while several commissioners criticized project design, inspector oversight and rising engineering costs.","actionData","errors"]

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Job Development Authority and county approve changes to Young Farmers grant criteria

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Dunn County approves $211,249.92 payment to Schwartz Construction after dispute over Fourteenth Street work