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Library requests 5% budget increase; board certifies USFWS easement on 4‑1 vote
Summary
Big Stone County Librarian Jason Frank presented a 2026 budget request reflecting a 5% increase and described library activities; the board also certified an easement presented by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect wildlife habitat, approving it 4‑1 with Chairman Athey voting nay.
Big Stone County Librarian Jason Frank updated the board on recent activities at the Ortonville and Graceville libraries and presented a 2026 budget request that reflects a 5% increase. Frank also explained how the libraries are funded; the record does not include a dollar figure for the requested increase beyond the percentage.
During the same segment, Blake Knisley of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presented an easement for certification. The easement stems from an option secured to purchase an easement from Fowl Feathered Friends, Inc. The board certified the easement on a motion by Commissioner Klages, seconded by Commissioner Radermacher; Commissioners Klages, Radermacher, Zimmel and Thyne voted aye and Chairman Wade Athey voted nay, producing a 4‑1 outcome.
