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Worth County approves work orders, plans survey on disputed interstate drainage tile
Summary
The Worth County Board approved multiple drainage work orders, assigned local contractors and agreed to survey a drainage lateral near the interstate after uncertainty over whether the state or county holds the right of way.
The Worth County Board of Supervisors approved drainage work orders and discussed a drainage lateral near the interstate at Hickory where a property owner, identified as Dennis Dreyer, reported a failing lateral that is not draining.
Board members approved a work order for repairs in the Horn Brachy area and asked county personnel to contact local contractors to complete the job. Contractors named during the discussion included Elliot and workers identified as Elvis and Robert, described as Lake Mills–area crews.
On a separate request related to property owned by Dennis Dreyer (referred to in the meeting as “DD46 flat 3”), staff said trees and roots appear to be blocking the tile. County staff reported speaking with Colton (staff) and that the state initially indicated the tile is on state right of way; county staff said they did not find documentation proving ownership and recommended surveying the location.
A board member described the pipe as likely predating the interstate and said aerial imagery suggests the area may have been plotted as an exit in earlier plans, which complicates determining responsibility. Board members directed staff to pursue a survey and coordinate with the state (the “state” was mentioned during the discussion) to determine whether the state or county is responsible for clearing trees and repairing the tile.
Motions to approve the work orders and to proceed with repair work carried by voice vote without recorded opposition.
The board noted the county’s excavator is heavily tasked and staff recommended outside crews handle some work orders. No formal schedule for the disputed tile repair was recorded; board members said further investigation and coordination with the state and local contractors would follow.
What was decided • Approve work order for repairs in the Horn Brachy area; assign local contractors to complete the work. • Approve a work order related to Dennis Dreyer’s drainage problem and direct staff to investigate whether the tile is on state right of way; proceed with surveying and coordination with the state.
Next steps County staff will request a survey to clarify whether the drainage tile lies inside the state right of way or county right of way, coordinate with the state for tree removal if needed, and schedule repairs once responsibility is confirmed.
