Wright County approves Montrose land purchase agreement, switches probation to community corrections and awards multiple contracts

Wright County commissioners on April 15 approved a set of infrastructure, procurement and administrative actions, including authorization to sign a purchase agreement for a 5.98‑acre parcel in the City of Montrose for a replacement highway maintenance shop; a formal move of county probation services to a Community Corrections Act (401) delivery model; and multiple contract awards and resolutions related to roads and county facilities.

The board authorized signatures on a purchase agreement for a 5.98‑acre parcel in the City of Montrose (parcel 112‑050‑000050) for a new highway shop, and instructed staff to negotiate a due‑diligence period not to exceed 150 days to allow the city planning and zoning review. Highway right‑of‑way agent Jeremy Carlson told commissioners the county is proceeding on a parcel the city suggested, and clarified, “there is no land swap of any kind like that.” The county informed the board the purchase price exceeded the amount…