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Wright County supervisors approve bridge contract, urban renewal engagement and routine claims
Summary
The Wright County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2024-33 awarding a bridge contract and authorized an engagement letter for an urban renewal plan; trustees approved two drainage claims and the board accepted the sheriff's monthly revenues and fees.
The Wright County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution 2024-33 awarding a contract for a bridge replacement and authorized an engagement letter to begin an urban renewal process, the board said during its meeting. Trustees of the county's drainage districts also approved two claims totaling $3,485.80, and the board accepted the Wright County sheriff's monthly revenue report.
Resolution 2024-33, read and approved by the board, authorizes County Engineer Adam Clemens to sign on behalf of the board for the bridge replacement project listed as HDP-CO909 (103-6BD-99) involving a structure referred to in the record as Bridal 210 at Voss Quarry on C70. The motion to approve the resolution was moved by Klus and seconded by Rasmussen; by roll call vote the ayes were recorded as Klus, Rasmussen and Helgevold and the resolution passed.
The board approved an engagement letter presented by Daryl Stevens to retain an outside firm to prepare an urban renewal plan and a development agreement for a prospective business considering locating in the county. Stevens said the firm’s total fee would be “$5,500,” described in the meeting as a ceiling amount; if the county does not pursue the project the firm would be billed on an hourly basis. The board voted to approve the engagement letter by voice vote.
Trustees of the drainage districts approved two claims that were submitted for payment; the meeting record lists the combined total as $3,485.80. The board also approved the Wright County sheriff’s monthly revenue report, which listed county car service and mileage at $1,337.74, weapons permits (new and renewed) at $440 and copy fees at $34, for a total reported in the meeting of $1,811.74.
Other routine minutes and claims were read and approved during the meeting. The board recognized long service by trustee Carl Halser before adjourning.
Votes at a glance - Resolution 2024-33 (award contract for project HDP-CO909/Bridal 210/Voss Quarry on C70): Motion moved by Klus; seconded by Rasmussen. Roll call ayes: Klus, Rasmussen, Helgevold. Outcome: approved. - Engagement-letter authorization to begin urban renewal plan and development-agreement work: Motion to approve (voice vote). Outcome: approved. Fee ceiling stated as $5,500. - Drainage trustees: approval of two claims totaling $3,485.80. Outcome: approved (voice vote). - Sheriff monthly revenue/fees: acceptance and approval (voice vote). Total listed in meeting: $1,811.74.
The board proceeded to other agenda items and adjourned later in the session.
