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Drainage trustees review invoices, schedule inspection and discuss $35,000 estimate to repair DD29 tile damage; public hearing set for DD62
Summary
As trustees for county drainage districts, the supervisors approved several drainage invoices and discussed severe tile damage in DD29 with a rough repair estimate of $35,000; trustees also noted a public hearing for DD62 coming next week.
Wright County supervisors acting as trustees for the county's drainage districts approved a slate of drainage-related invoices and discussed a major repair need in Drainage District 29 during their drainage trustees session.
Trustees reviewed and recorded invoices and publication costs for notices related to DD62 and other public hearings. The board listed invoices from contractors including multiple brush and weed-control invoices from Joe Harrah that in several cases came in under estimate; invoice amounts recorded in the transcript ranged from $450 to $2,650 depending on the district.
A landowner and staff described extensive blowouts and tile failures in DD29 (Vernon Township). One account estimated roughly 1,300–1,500 feet of damage and gave a rough repair estimate of $35,000 to replace a length of 14-inch tile. Trustees discussed whether to replace only localized segments or run new plastic tile the entire length; county staff recommended obtaining an on-site estimate from Lee Galloway to determine the best approach.
Trustees also noted an upcoming public hearing for DD62 next Monday and asked range staff to have Lee Galloway review the DD29 damage while present for the hearing. The trustees approved a motion to handle the listed drainage invoices at the next meeting after signatures and carried routine administrative items to adjournion.
