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Residents press Wright County on drainage repairs as board reviews invoices and claims
Summary
Several landowners described long-running drainage problems; county staff said they are researching a disputed repair billed on private versus county assets and the board approved drainage repair invoices totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
Multiple landowners and district representatives raised detailed complaints about drainage repairs and assessments, prompting staff to say they are researching responsibility and potential reimbursements. One landowner reported receiving a repair bill for work described as 15-inch tile where historical records and maps indicate 24-inch reinforced concrete tile.
County staff advised the resident to hold off on payment while counsel and staff continue research, and said that if it is determined a private property was incorrectly assessed they will reimburse landowners who already paid. The clerk/auditor noted ongoing record review and that the matter was "at the very top" of staff work.
Business owner Jacob Weiss (Owen Weiss Auto Repair) described property flooding across six drainage districts and said unresolved tile mapping and nearby state highway ditching have prevented planned expansion. Staff recommended he first consult the city because the closest functioning asset may be municipal and could offer a tie-in; county staff offered to review maps and follow up.
The board reviewed and accepted seven drainage-related invoices and public-hearing postage charges presented by staff, including a $26,006.64 invoice for a reported washout and several smaller repair invoices (amounts and contractors listed in the packet). The board approved payment as presented.
