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Polk County highway and weed departments prepare for winter; minor maintenance updates reported
Summary
Highway Superintendent Theis reported overlay work will pause until spring and bridge inspections will begin next week; Weed Superintendent Carlson said courthouse sprayers are winterized and winter projects include state reports and inventory reviews.
Polk County department heads briefed the board on routine winter preparations and ongoing maintenance.
Highway Superintendent Theis told commissioners that cold and snowy weather will pause overlay work by Constructors until spring because underlying road patching took longer than expected. Theis plans to begin bridge inspections next week and expects a new heater for the Polk shop to be installed on Friday.
Weed Superintendent Carlson said the courthouse lawn was sprayed after frost, sprayers are winterized, and an ATV blade will be installed for snow removal. Carlson listed winter projects that include completing state reports, reviewing the chemical inventory, and repairing the cover on the pit in the bulk chemical room.
The minutes record these operational updates but include no detailed schedules, contract amounts, or estimated costs for the reported items.
