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Commission Sets June 8 Completion Hearing for DD 11 Sub‑1 and Hires Water‑jetting Contractor to Clear Tile
Summary
The board scheduled a completion hearing for Drainage District DD 11 Sub‑1 for June 8 at 9 a.m., approved hiring a Spencer-based water‑jetting contractor (quoted $450/hour) to clear plugged tile, and directed follow-up camera inspection and maintenance planning.
Staff presented the commissioner's report for Drainage District DD 11 Sub‑1, outlined the combined-benefit assessment schedule and said a recent change reduced expected costs by roughly $3,500–$4,500 from earlier figures. After discussion of mail timelines and planning, the board set a completion hearing for DD 11 Sub‑1 on June 8 at 9:00 a.m.; the motion to set the hearing passed by voice vote.
Commissioners then discussed ongoing drainage problems and a contractor from Spencer who quoted $450 per hour to water‑jet plugged tile. Commissioner (Speaker 2) summarized the contractor's estimate and logistical requirements: the crew would need a water supply, camera inspection afterward, and could apply a foaming agent to slow root regrowth. A motion to hire the Spencer contractor and to coordinate water supply and post‑work inspections was made and seconded; commissioners instructed staff to contact local farmers and equipment owners about water and to place the contractor on the list as soon as possible.
Board members emphasized longer‑term maintenance options, including using conservation resources to spray willows and managing the right‑of‑way to prevent recurring plugging. The motions regarding the contractor and the hearing were approved on voice votes; staff will confirm logistics and report back at the completion hearing.
