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Dickinson County supervisors approve $24,000 initial contract for county plan; minutes approved
Summary
The Dickinson County Board approved its Jan. 27 minutes and a $24,000 initial consultant contract to begin updates to the county comprehensive plan and map; the board recorded roll‑call votes and discussed project scope and funding splits.
The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors voted Feb. 2 to approve minutes from its Jan. 27 meeting and to authorize an initial $24,000 step‑one contract related to a county comprehensive plan update with William J. Lenweg / Ludwig (presented as 'Mister Ludwig').
Board members discussed that the contract represents an initial engagement to interview consultants and start planning; staff said the full project could cost between $75,000 and $100,000 as consultant fees and subsequent approvals are added. The contract was described as involving two public entities (the county and the sanitary district), which will necessitate an intergovernmental (28E) agreement for shared funding.
Funding and vote: officials said the board would contribute $8,000 toward the $24,000 initial contract, Megan (staff) indicated she could allocate $8,000 from her budget, and the sanitary sewer district would contribute $8,000. The board moved and seconded the motion to approve the contract and recorded unanimous 'Aye' votes from the supervisors present (roll call recorded in the minutes).
Why it matters: the county will use consultants to update land‑use planning and mapping that guide development and sewer projects around the lakeshore and other growth areas. Officials estimated the consultant engagement will take about a year to complete and that state grants may offset some future costs.
Outcome: The motion to approve the $24,000 contract carried. The board also approved the Jan. 27 minutes earlier in the meeting and later adjourned by recorded vote.
