Todd County solid‑waste staff told commissioners Sept. 16 that several operational projects and fee matters are moving forward, including an awarded contract for a drainage improvement at the county’s recycling/transfer facility, a board resolution setting the 2025 municipal solid‑waste market price at $82, and award of a tarp securement system bid.

Background and actions: Solid‑waste staff said Stantec originally submitted a design bid of $30,925 for a west drainage improvement tied to the new transfer station; following re‑design and reassessment, a lower bid of $20,607 from Diversified Foundations was recommended and the board approved awarding the work. The new transfer station is described as 95% complete; the drainage work is intended to redirect stormwater runoff away from the recycling loading dock.

Separately, staff presented a statutory requirement and calculation table and asked the board to sign a resolution establishing the market price for municipal solid waste for 2025. Staff explained that Minnesota statute requires political subdivisions to declare the market price annually; Todd County’s tipping fee is not below the market price and thus the county does not owe the associated tax. The board authorized the resolution setting the market price at $82.

Tarp system and operations: The transfer station also sought approval to install a tarp securement system on a 2021 hook truck to comply with DOT requirements and driver safety. Two verbal estimates were received; the board awarded the tarp system contract to Minnesota Tarpon Liner for $8,000 (the bids were estimates due to variability in mounting work). Solid‑waste staff said they began tipping municipal solid waste with new walking‑floor trailers and estimated roughly $54,000 in annual labor savings from reduced trucking time; they also said an auction of surplus equipment is anticipated in November.

Limits and context: Staff noted some bids were verbal estimates because final mounting costs depend on the specific truck configuration. The board approved the listed items and directed staff to proceed with contracts and to post the established market price.