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Murray County commissioners approve bond schedule, property sale, hiring and multiple administrative items
Summary
The board approved bond-sale scheduling for two ditch projects, sold a Chandler Air Base parcel to Pioneer Public TV, approved a striping contract and multiple personnel hires, among other routine and administrative actions.
At its May 19 meeting, the Murray County Board of Commissioners approved a slate of financing, property, contracting and personnel actions.
Financial and ditch actions: The board agreed to open bonds for County Ditch 41 and County Ditch 22 on July 20, 2026, and to award them July 21, 2026; combined financing (including fees) is approximately $3,035,000 for a 15-year term. The board approved a Municipal Advisory Services Agreement with Northland Securities for the G.O. Ditch Bonds, Series 2026A. The appointed ditch inspector presented inspection findings and ordered repairs for multiple petitions; staff announced a DNR partial impoundment and abandonment public hearing scheduled for June 16 at 8:35 a.m.
Contracts and property: Commissioners approved conveyance of a 40-acre parcel at the former Chandler Air Base (Tax Parcel 16-013-0060) to Pioneer Public TV under the lessee’s $1 purchase option that matured in 2026. The board also approved a striping construction contract with Sir-Lines-A-Lot, LLC for $125,131.90 (project CP 02-26) covering the west half of the county.
Personnel and administrative items: The board approved rehiring and hiring of seasonal museum and parks staff (Nancy Moberg, Anna Johnson, Logan Steinle, Denis Stubbs), a seasonal surveying technician (Jack Abrahamson), and a temporary Jailer/Dispatcher (Chelsey Sour), all contingent on background checks and testing. The board approved the county’s 2025 Pay Equity Report for submission to Minnesota Management and Budget. The board completed an open-session performance evaluation for Sharon Giese, recording an overall rating of “meets expectations.”
Votes and roll calls: Several items were approved by voice; three governance resolutions and job-description votes were recorded by roll call. The governance resolution to abolish the County Administrator position and reinstate a County Coordinator passed 3–2 (Woelber, Zins, Carlson in favor). The County Coordinator job description passed 3–2; the organizational chart passed 4–1. The appointment and salary resolution naming Sharon Giese County Coordinator (Step 1, Grade 20 at $52.58/hour) passed 4–1.
The board adjourned at approximately 9:45 a.m.
