Ag department outlines fairgrounds upgrades, elevator replacement and inspector vehicle needs
Jan 28, 2026
Department staff described ongoing fairgrounds projects, an elevator replacement estimated at roughly $516,000 for the Equine Center, and a fleet replacement request to update about 20 inspector vehicles (committee discussed a $712,000 figure).
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Agency staff reviewed capital projects at the fairgrounds including Mississippi Street utility work, seating replacement (noted $437,000 saved through in-house work), and an elevator replacement at the Equine Center with a new quote cited by committee members (about $516,000) to bring the unit up to current code.
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