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Wabasha County commissioners appoint surveyor, approve road right-of-way actions and budget software purchase
Summary
At its Feb. 17 meeting the Wabasha County Board of Commissioners appointed Marcus Johnson as county surveyor, reappointed Frank Klennert to the Extension Committee, authorized right-of-way acquisitions for two highway projects (including eminent domain authority if needed), approved a $39,570 ClearGov budgeting subscription, and voted to meet in closed session on AFSCME labor strategy.
The Wabasha County Board of Commissioners met at the Wabasha County Courthouse on Feb. 17, 2026, and approved a series of routine and project-related actions, including appointments, road project right-of-way authorizations and the purchase of budgeting software.
Board Chairperson Wobbe presided over the session attended by Commissioners Key, Powers, Springer and Walkes. The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included minutes from Feb. 3, 2026, claims, meal vouchers and per diems.
The board adopted Resolution No. 2026-046 appointing Marcus Johnson as Wabasha County Surveyor for a term beginning Feb. 17, 2026, and expiring Jan. 31, 2029, contingent on maintaining a current Minnesota land surveyor license; the resolution also required the bond, oath of office and certified evidence of licensure to be recorded with the Wabasha County Recorder. The appointment was presented under authority of Minnesota Statute § 389.011, which the resolution cites regarding qualifications and filling the office.
The board reappointed Frank Klennert to the Wabasha County Extension Committee for a three-year term through Dec. 31, 2028 (Resolution No. 2026-047). The Extension Committee was described in the minutes…
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