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Drainage Authority adopts findings for nine county ditches after public hearings; resident raises pump concerns
Summary
After a series of July 9 public hearings, the Nicollet County Drainage Authority on July 23 adopted findings and orders for nine county ditches, approving benefit reports and exhibit A attachments for each. A local resident urged quicker repairs for pump problems at Ditch 86A during public comment.
The Nicollet County Drainage Authority adopted findings of fact and orders July 23 for nine county ditches following public hearings held July 9. Staff presented benefit reports and attached exhibits for each ditch and the Authority voted individually to approve findings and orders for each location.
During the beginning of the Drainage Authority session, resident Lynn Flagee (stated address on record) urged the board to address repeated pump malfunctions at Ditch 86A, describing short run intervals, slime on grates, and concern that prior changes to grate bars voided pump warranties. "That pump is gonna be shot pretty soon," Flagee said, adding that she would continue to press the issue until corrected.
Staff noted the nine ditches had been redetermined and that findings, exhibits and benefit totals were attached to the record. Reported totals (as stated during the meeting) included County Ditch 9A (reported total benefits $11,690,224), County Ditch 27A (reported in discussion as $7,689,638 after clarification), County Ditch 32A (reported total benefits $26,864,725), County Ditch 40A ($35,690,667 reported), County Ditch 87 (about $1,500,700), and County Ditch 88 ($2,390,900). The Authority moved through each ditch individually, took motions and approved each finding and order by voice vote.
Members praised the work of lead viewers and said the redetermination process is about 85% complete countywide with roughly a half dozen county ditches and joint ditches remaining. Staff said viewers visit properties, meet owners and hold informational meetings so that the public hearing is not the first notification for landowners.
The Drainage Authority recorded approvals for each ditch in the meeting minutes and closed the session after addressing questions and crediting viewer work.
