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Local fabricator asks to buy county shed; board discusses expedited sale and next steps
Summary
Jason Coolers, owner of Miller Manufacturer, told the supervisors he wants to buy a county-owned shed to centralize his welding and fabrication business; the board discussed options to move the sale quickly, including requesting a quick-claim deed from a nearby city and closing procedural gaps to avoid service interruptions.
Jason Coolers, a Belmont fabricator who operates Miller Manufacturer and a second shop in Dows, addressed the Wright County Board on June 8 seeking to purchase the county-owned shed where he would consolidate fabrication, welding and a small retail operation.
Coolers described his business background, local hires from high-school programs and modest projected sales as he scales up operations. "I'm looking to purchase the old county shed and establish a build business there," he told supervisors, outlining infrastructure needs including water, electric and septic hookups.
Supervisors discussed how to move quickly without undermining public process. During a subsequent closed-session discussion the board considered whether the county could sell property that is partially on city-owned land and whether the city would issue a quitclaim deed to resolve the boundary issue. Board members said they want to pursue the sale "as aggressively as we can" while seeking counsel advice on the proper disposal method.
Several supervisors said they want to avoid a procedural two-day gap that could leave official recorder stamps and endorsements inoperable; they also noted the county cannot guarantee an exclusive sale until title and process questions are resolved. The board designated Supervisor Ellis as the interim liaison for Coolers to keep the process moving.
What happens next: County staff will consult the county attorney and explore disposal mechanisms, including public hearing options for economic-development sales; the board indicated it may place a quitclaim deed on the agenda at the next meeting if legal advice supports that route.
