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NRCS inspected Burke property; county staff plan spot digging and coordinated repairs
Summary
Staff reported the NRCS inspected drainage concerns on the Burke property (DD43 area) and identified a likely problem at a branching point; staff plan spot digging to assess tile and will coordinate with DNR representation and Holland contractor Brian Money when repairs commence.
County staff and board members discussed drainage problems on the Burke property (referred to as DD43/branch three). A county presenter said the NRCS conducted a field review and that the trouble spot appears where several branches merge; staff recommended spot digging to determine whether tile or root obstruction is causing the blockage.
Participants said the site is adjacent to DNR-managed land near Josh Thompson’s acreage and that the county should be present when contractors inspect or repair the area to avoid working on DNR property. Brian Money from Holland was identified as the contractor likely to return to do repairs, and staff said they would coordinate one-day notice so a county representative or Lynn's office could attend.
Technical discussion covered jetting capabilities (crew stated they can jet up to roughly 500 feet but head pressure drops for larger tile, and some root obstructions require excavation). Staff cautioned against using larger rotating cutting heads in clay tile because they can damage lines and recommended a smaller head for sensitive runs.
No formal motions were recorded to authorize emergency expenditures; the discussion focused on inspection, coordination with NRCS and DNR, and scheduling the repair work with appropriate county oversight.
