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Commissioners approve letter supporting Hankinson water-well work tied to Guardian Energy expansion

Richland County Board of Commissioners · May 19, 2026
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Summary

On a unanimous vote, the board approved a letter of support for the City of Hankinson’s grant application to the Economic Development Association for water well infrastructure improvements related to the Guardian Energy expansion project.

Tracey Olson addressed the Richland County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the City of Hankinson to request a letter of support for a grant application to the Economic Development Association. The request is tied to water well infrastructure improvements connected with the Guardian Energy expansion project. Commissioner Nathan Berseth moved to approve the letter; Commissioner Perry Miller seconded and the motion passed unanimously (5-0).

The board did not discuss funding commitments or other county financial participation in the request during the public exchange; the action was approval only of a letter of support for the city’s grant application. The DOT traffic study related to the Guardian Energy expansion was separately discussed in the Highway Department update and could inform future county coordination.