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Several supervisors noted life and work pressures cause late submissions and asked for some flexibility for urgent matters, such as emergency road repairs or power-outage responses that cannot wait a week. Supervisors and staff discussed posting full meeting packets and attachments on the county website so the public can view supporting documents prior to meetings.

Why it matters: A predictable agenda deadline improves transparency and gives supervisors and the public time to review materials. At the same time, the board agreed it must retain the ability to amend the agenda for true emergencies.

Next steps: Supervisors agreed to “try to do better” and resume the noon-Thursday practice where feasible and practical; staff will continue to accept emergency amendments when circumstances warrant and will work to make meeting attachments available online when possible.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Humboldt County Iowa Board of Supervisors Meeting 2025 08-25","oneSentenceSummary","Board members asked to restore the noon-Thursday deadline for submitting agenda items and attachments to the auditor’s office; members agreed to try to meet the earlier deadline while allowing emergency additions when necessary.","taxTitle","Humboldt County, Iowa","taxId",73084,"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},6476408,"Supervisors raise concerns after lapse in notification about Union Pacific crossings; county and railroad now communicating daily",144,2956000,3100000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5730556-16f294dbfdcef40bdfc5440290c174e9&start=2956&end=3100","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5730556-16f294dbfdcef40bdfc5440290c174e9/thumbnail_2956000.jpg","/articles/6476408/Humboldt-County/Iowa/Supervisors-raise-concerns-after-lapse-in-notification-about-Union-Pacific-crossings-county-and-railroad-now-communicating-daily","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476408-f46c7edc200bc4cfb608c1b9cef4cabf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142209&Signature=kcxpZ00jBORkQ~uUb2ZiHbCs2lLAZcF6T4x2ca9QDLSetoLdEnh3jIX2-6L80dgl1O5Z7meoHJF6LCdEHUxovEz0uoKzLBT~SxHOHsJftBlO4KH1-PXNtqKBkkLoq-jhq8PD7ezBCHfboPsiJnwYWf71jl-CLKDrNTOqlctRPN77mWSbv5llE5yhcc6D5-V5lx5mE2DI7NpxZjoquRK8wUn~WjQcXg212ks~rdVLk31Bd0z0IJDqeQX9IltYd31hZIaF7~D7Q4ApMxB~v0N4~H9Pvo9O08kxrRLkKmqwsFXSOZdj9xDUQToYJ6wzm7qpuya2qpd7ADk9FjuucFpL7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County supervisors discussed a lapse in communication with Union Pacific (UP) after railroad crews closed crossings without timely notification to county officials. Supervisors said closures affected local roads and raised safety concerns for emergency responders.

According to the discussion, the railroad had notified other local entities but the county was not consistently informed. County staff reported they addressed the lapse with the railroad’s foreman and subsequently received daily phone updates with planned closures and status reports. Staff said UP crews are performing upgrades at crossings — replacing ties, rails and pads, and repaving asphalt approaches — and that some closures may last into the next day depending on completion of asphalt and pad work.

Public-safety concerns: Supervisors flagged the risk that an ambulance or emergency vehicle could be dispatched to a route that was blocked by a crossing closure, emphasizing the need for reliable notification protocols between UP, dispatch and county authorities.

Why it matters: Railroad maintenance work can require temporary closures of county roads; timely notification is necessary to preserve emergency access and to coordinate detours.

Next steps: County staff said they will maintain close contact with the railroad and dispatch to get advance notice of planned closures and to reduce the risk of uncoordinated interruptions.","Board members said there was a lapse in communication when Union Pacific closed crossings; county staff said the issue has been addressed and the railroad is now providing daily status updates to county staff.",{"_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},6476413,"Secondary Roads staff outlines shoulder-widening, bridge work, paving schedule and concerns over delayed truck delivery",2086,2334000,4420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5730556-16f294dbfdcef40bdfc5440290c174e9&start=2334&end=4420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5730556-16f294dbfdcef40bdfc5440290c174e9/thumbnail_2334000.jpg","/articles/6476413/Humboldt-County/Iowa/Secondary-Roads-staff-outlines-shoulder-widening-bridge-work-paving-schedule-and-concerns-over-delayed-truck-delivery","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476413-8a9da462940d98ba5a14e0c9120f521b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142209&Signature=jaF~Ye4-5-njERe52x7d469g5lJ51GTpj0Dm0mHXcJ265m4N9PyMG3wySZOjP9uEzvE4NsBMYYSuxubVG9I3FD0zKDBeZmmuE-9RVB-M0xwPWc-ZZe5yjzpyM7ropiBWz2I-YXBIN3rIwlF5pPsglVXLssObVtcwQK03GANdNhlj2XZJj1jrDJaOquQYsidgCDmKHPzrTGaLwICnosSJ4V8UtXg1HWDBvgoXjD3tfrOPgXH9-Wk3GjRn4UxJnclMvj3aWuMEPrz5lGRHkVupPePmC2frBdZ3iTBWUJ8pdBtyqhpRT85S6W4-s2-od-j5OKaqCWoL5idGB5uN2wdFQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Secondary Roads staff briefed the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors on near-term projects, contractor schedules and equipment issues, including a multi-site safety-edge shoulder project and a bridge replacement that will require a temporary road closure.

Work plan and schedule: Secondary Roads staff said blacktop service is scheduled to begin weather permitting on Wednesday to start a safety-edge project funded by a TSIP grant. The project will widen shoulders at locations including Avery’s Hill, the Rutland curves and Bulberdeen, creating approximately 4-foot shoulders and adding wider edge-line striping; rumble-strip details were described as part of the plan. Crews will follow with striping and grinding work; Iowa Plains was named as the likely striping contractor.

Bridge and paving work: Progressive Structures is scheduled to start a bridge replacement on Texas Avenue starting Wednesday. Secondary Roads staff said the work will require closing Texas Avenue between project control points described in the project paperwork; staff reported a pre-construction meeting had already occurred.

Contract retainage and payments: The board approved a voucher to VCI for an extra work order on Thor’s box culvert ($8,768.80), reflecting previously approved adjustments and retainage deductions. Two final retainage vouchers to Ragna’s Brothers were also approved and will be processed.

Equipment and delivery concerns: Supervisors and staff discussed a delayed county dump-truck chassis ordered roughly two years ago. Staff reported the chassis had been paid for but remained at a dealer’s shop, with warranty timing tied to delivery. Supervisors debated whether to include penalty provisions for late delivery in future bids; several urged considering contractual performance timelines and penalties to protect county value when delivery is substantially delayed.

Operational notes: Milling and hauling plans were described for shoulders and local surfacing; milling contractors will use a 4-foot mill and haul milled materials to nearby gravel roads where feasible. Staff described limited mowing capacity due to equipment repairs and the plan to have three mowers running once parts are replaced.

Why it matters: The road and bridge projects affect travel safety and maintenance budgets; the truck-delivery discussion touches on procurement risk and the county’s ability to keep equipment in service during high-demand periods.

Next steps: Staff will continue contractor coordination, proceed with scheduled work if weather permits, and follow up on delivery and warranty status for the new truck chassis.","Secondary Roads staff reported on upcoming safety-edge shoulder widening, a Texas Avenue bridge replacement, Thor box-culvert payments and contractor scheduling; supervisors discussed delays delivering a new dump truck chassis and potential warranty/penalty issues.",{"_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},6476418,"Supervisors accept Board of Adjustment findings on proposed Rose swine facility in Humboldt Township",81,111000,192000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5730556-16f294dbfdcef40bdfc5440290c174e9&start=111&end=192","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5730556-16f294dbfdcef40bdfc5440290c174e9/thumbnail_111000.jpg","/articles/6476418/Humboldt-County/Iowa/Supervisors-accept-Board-of-Adjustment-findings-on-proposed-Rose-swine-facility-in-Humboldt-Township","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476418-ee6a3dfb71953bbcc996a3a4779577a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142209&Signature=SaaNxAoIAGn3x73JqZQUKVAbHc1KHz7oEXqTLNOVhN3vwBiG6MsA1CVCXq5c5FL4A91iZ0I~oFSl5bCYIAGGjqdfOaf4CLVOHOAOrgJ9WhkzmsseImnIo2wLNujQl50uunocrWlCw0stTBO4PDcYwQJbln6rWdh-pP2-EZZWm6RF~yKEwoOdMZvcrDQzInd7lYs-NWbgYPeu0XbNJVvC65J18fYsrRB6nvoUSmVXfzAfFPlhT6bXpG9Fx1a9zI1x8BKDXQZ1M4aUWAd9gx4kWu9c4tHz1bP2Po-zhOTmIRde13Vp4xNo7Jl3V4dN517YuHsvl~wrO274LNIgXJj5vw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors voted to accept the Board of Adjustment’s findings for a proposed swine facility identified in county records as Rose Site 71989, located in Humboldt Township, Section 13.

The item had been considered by the Board of Adjustment earlier in the week. County staff told supervisors the Board of Adjustment used a technical scoring rubric and presented a score of 480; the score was presented to supervisors by Ken Krause at an earlier meeting. During the Board of Supervisors meeting, one supervisor said the state’s regulatory framework has reduced local discretion on such applications.

Why it matters: Accepting the Board of Adjustment findings registers the county’s formal position on this land-use application and advances the administrative record. The comments during the meeting also signaled local concern about the limits of county authority when state rules and permitting frameworks apply.

What was said: A supervisor summarized the administrative record and recommended acceptance of the adjustment findings. “The state's pretty much taken all that control out of our hands,” a supervisor stated during discussion, reflecting concerns about the county’s limited ability to alter state-guided outcomes.

Board action: A motion to accept the Board of Adjustment findings carried by voice vote.

Next steps: The Board of Adjustment record and the supervisors’ acceptance will be entered into county records; any further procedural steps will follow state and county permitting requirements for livestock facilities.","The board accepted the Board of Adjustment’s findings for Rose Site 71989, a proposed swine facility in Humboldt Township; county staff reported the Board of Adjustment’s technical score and noted limited local authority over the matter.",{"_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},6476423,"Board of Supervisors approves claims, several vouchers, wage confirmation and Rose swine-facility findings",861,1583000,2444000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5730556-16f294dbfdcef40bdfc5440290c174e9&start=1583&end=2444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5730556-16f294dbfdcef40bdfc5440290c174e9/thumbnail_1583000.jpg","/articles/6476423/Humboldt-County/Iowa/Board-of-Supervisors-approves-claims-several-vouchers-wage-confirmation-and-Rose-swine-facility-findings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476423-d156703b0da22e4ba0d3d7bb7d69cfee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142209&Signature=QALT8uO73F8V7DeDrDnzU6263tq-DpAgKzXBBK04SDxHyjGYYPexIsblqvxdgF3cyQDmtGn-ucsS1qhOPMpfFlPDUXWf5KUfV4-2B8PhQsQqpbJD8ht7zuglokTIoGlj4X~85HRT1EgFXP7KPLa1dWYrsiejGM5MJNHmvK~e3SWPvx5pSZKt82epzce7pIVK40aJQf3quGzatHjrXVeYrnfJh0wQ4VLRg9PhSm2U-qS8gIGuIpCNqgvlj-kmvxG19tFRbN40IrYWUIOOfgB~AqV1wrLpNNHwqFy0FPhRC8YR-zelf85DauUsPtVF56nezqbJtMag4~5rP4aFrhfc3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors voted to approve the meeting agenda, minutes and several financial items, and confirmed wages for elected officials for fiscal year 2025–26.

The board approved claims totaling $439,969.29 and a set of payment vouchers submitted by Secondary Roads staff. Specific vouchers approved included a payment to VCI for extra work on the Thor box-culvert replacement project ($8,768.80), and two final retainage vouchers to Ragna’s Brothers (LC171507 for $1,506.46 and LC102290 for $1,540.76), each noted as retainage less previously approved liquidated damages. The board also approved Resolution 202508-25, a roll-call resolution confirming elected officials’ wages for FY25–26.

Most motions carried with a standard roll-call or voice vote. The board recorded the roll call for the wage confirmation resolution; supervisors present voted “aye” and the resolution was approved.

Separately, the board accepted the Board of Adjustment’s findings on an application for a new swine facility identified as Rose Site 71989 in Humboldt Township, Section 13. The Board of Adjustment had heard the application the prior week and provided a technical score that was discussed during the meeting. A motion to accept the adjustment findings carried.

Why it matters: The approved claims and vouchers clear payment for county projects and close out contract retainage, while the wage-confirmation resolution formalizes compensation previously set for elected officials. Accepting the Board of Adjustment findings moves the Rose Site proposal forward consistent with the county’s administrative process.

What the board voted on (selected items)
- Approve meeting agenda — outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Approve minutes from Aug. 18 — outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Approve county claims, $439,969.29 — outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Approve voucher to VCI (Thor box culvert extra work), $8,768.80 — outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Approve final voucher LC171507 to Ragna’s Brothers (retainage minus liquidated damages), $1,506.46 — outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Approve final voucher LC102290 to Ragna’s Brothers (retainage minus liquidated damages), $1,540.76 — outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Accept Board of Adjustment findings for Rose Site 71989 swine facility application — outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Approve Resolution 202508-25 confirming elected-official wages for FY25–26 — outcome: approved (roll call; recorded as “aye”).

Board disposition: The motions above were recorded in the meeting minutes and carried. No motions to table or to take other formal actions were recorded for these items during the meeting.

Next steps: Approved vouchers will be processed for payment; the accepted Board of Adjustment findings stand as the county’s recorded action on the Rose Site application.

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