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County to pursue Sourcewell Impact funds to convert small courtroom into community-accessible board room
Summary
Wadena County directed staff to apply for Sourcewell Impact funds in July to convert the small courtroom into a dedicated, ADA-compliant board room; estimated conversion costs are $20,000–$30,000 and the project would be postponed until grant award if funds are pursued.
County Administrator Colleen Winter briefed the board on plans to convert the courthouse small courtroom into a primary, community-accessible board room and asked whether to pursue Sourcewell Impact funds to cover the work.
Winter reported an initial estimated cost of $20,000–$30,000 for the conversion and said the project might be eligible for Sourcewell Impact funding, but grants cannot be applied for until July 15 and work could not begin until an award is made. She asked the board whether to pursue the Impact funds, which would postpone the project timeline if the county applies.
Commissioners discussed technology, ADA accessibility, and cybersecurity concerns. Commissioner Bill Stearns requested that ADA compliance for the front steps be the first priority for the Building Committee. The board voted to apply for Impact funds in July and directed a working group to gather detailed cost and compliance information.
