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County approves 2026 road plan, MnDOT salt‑shed use, purchases and appointments
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Summary
The board approved the 2026 five‑year road and bridge plan, a temporary MnDOT salt‑shed arrangement, equipment and furniture purchases funded by state grants or existing budgets, accepted a donation to the End‑O‑Line museum, and confirmed LPRWS board recommendations.
The Murray County Board of Commissioners approved a series of operational and infrastructure items during its Nov. 18 meeting, including the county highway department’s 2026 five‑year road and bridge plan, a temporary partnership with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to let MnDOT use the county’s salt/sand shed for the 2025–26 winter season, multiple procurement actions, a donation to a local museum and recommended appointments to a regional water board.
Roads and bridges: Following the Nov. 7 fall road tour, county highway staff presented the 2026 five‑year plan. The board approved the plan and asked staff to post updates on the county website and provide a printed copy for townships. Project notes included a completed first lift for County Highway 13 (a second lift is planned in spring) and a delayed bike‑path section by Barstad’s campground to be finished next year.
Salt shed and contractor payment: MnDOT requested temporary use of the county’s salt/sand shed after its own replacement building was delayed; MnDOT will supply Murray County with salt for the winter. The board approved the partnership contract. The board also approved a final payment of $11,836.73 to Rogge Excavating, Inc. for gravel crushing (project CP 02‑25).
Public safety technology: The board approved purchase of an i3 adapter for the VESTA 911 call‑handling system to log and retain 911 text messages; state 911 grant funds will cover the $8,850 total cost noted in the meeting record. Transcript references to recurring monthly fees were inconsistent in the meeting minutes; the board authorized purchase with grant funding covering the expense.
Facilities and donations: The board accepted a $5,000 donation from the Sidney Lindmark family to the End‑O‑Line Railroad Park and Museum for building maintenance via a formal resolution. Staff reported that Joe Schreier Construction is performing foundations and Goldschmidt House Mover will handle building relocation work.
Sunrise Terrace: The board approved the purchase of five dining‑room tables for Sunrise Terrace for $3,623 and tabled a proposed $12,698.80 purchase of 20 oven ranges pending clarification of a vendor quote. Old tables will be listed on government surplus once replaced.
Appointments: The board approved a resolution recommending three candidates — Jerry Lonneman, Joseph Weber and Scott Wassink — for appointment to the Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water System board for four‑year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026.
The board recessed to a closed session under Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subd. 3(b) to consult with legal counsel on a union grievance and later returned to open session without public action announced from the closed session.