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Commission votes down resolution declaring county fire danger emergency
Summary
A motion to declare a county fire danger emergency and prohibit open burning (Resolution #26‑07) failed on a 4‑1 roll call. Commissioner VanderWal said recent snowfall made the declaration unnecessary; commissioners discussed monitoring controlled burns.
Commissioner Dave Miller moved, and Commissioner Doug Post seconded, a resolution (Resolution #26‑07) declaring a fire danger emergency in Brookings County and prohibiting open burning. The motion failed on a roll call vote: Miller “aye,” Jensen “no,” VanderWal “no,” Post “no,” Hostler “no.”
Commissioner Kelly VanderWal told the board that with recent snowfall he did not believe the declaration was needed and reminded the public to monitor controlled burns. Commissioner Larry Jensen emphasized contacting dispatch for burns. No temporary ban was enacted; the board retained discretion to revisit the issue if conditions change.
