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Engineer presents $1.66 million plan to update joint Wright County–Humboldt drainage district; trustees urged to pursue preclassification
Summary
An engineer outlined proposed tile improvements to a joint Wright County–Humboldt drainage district, including a $1.66 million estimate, a recommendation for a 3/4‑inch/day design drainage coefficient, and a call to pursue preliminary classification so landowners can see parcel assessments before a formal hearing.
The project's engineer, representing Japers and Western Guard, briefed trustees and landowners on a proposed upgrade to a joint Wright County–Humboldt County drainage district, presenting maps, design criteria and a $1,660,000 preliminary cost estimate for the full plan.
Courtney Morris, drainage administrator, opened the informational meeting and noted the session was not a formal hearing. The engineer said, "This is just an informational meeting... there's really no action that can come out of this," and invited landowner feedback to refine the report before any formal hearing.
The engineer reviewed existing tile sizes and laterals, noting portions of the system date to about 1917 and show low drainage coefficients (as little as 0.12–0.17 inches per day). He proposed a base main improvement (running larger mains, e.g., 48→42→30 inches in key reaches) and optional lateral extensions. Because surface runoff from areas outside the district…
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