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County to seek State's Attorney review of floodplain ordinance; allows city fireworks with fire department on site
Summary
DES Coordinator Kristy Titus will have the proposed Floodplain Management ordinance reviewed by State's Attorney Seymour Jordan and return with recommendations; the board also voted to allow city fireworks displays provided local fire departments are on site to monitor conditions.
DES Coordinator Kristy Titus told commissioners she will forward the proposed Floodplain Management Ordinance to State's Attorney Seymour Jordan for legal review and bring a revised ordinance back to the board on June 23, 2026. Titus also reported she ordered a 'Fire Danger' sign from the Forest Service for Mouse River Park as part of risk awareness efforts.
Separately, the board discussed a fireworks waiver request for Mohall's 125th Celebration. Mohall Fire Department member Jake Kaufman told the board the department would have trucks on site; on June 23 the board moved to allow cities to hold fireworks events provided local fire departments are present to monitor and respond if conditions become hazardous. The board did not change county-wide burn or fire policy language in the minutes beyond the city-specific allowance.
