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Treasurer briefs board on ATV ordinance, local permit fee and DNR changes
Summary
Tina Bertrand, Woodbury County treasurer, summarized questions about the countys ATV ordinance, noting the county historically charged a $25 permit, DNR registration costs $18.20, the county budgeted $6,500 in permit revenue and state code changes may require local alignment; no final board action was taken.
Tina Bertrand, Woodbury County treasurer, briefed the board about the countys ATV ordinance and a recent state-level change that affects permitting and fees. She explained the county previously charged a $25 permit and currently budgets about $6,500 in revenue for the program, while DNR registration costs $18.20; legislative changes proposed by the DNR had passed the House but not the Senate this session, she said.
Tina told the board the local ordinance does not clearly authorize the county to charge a permit fee while state code addresses cities more explicitly. She said staff recommend reviewing and aligning the county ordinance with state code section 321 and DNR guidance to reduce public confusion on speed limits, allowable routes, wet-weather restrictions and fee authority. Board members discussed enforcement, road wear from ATV use, and whether to continue charging the fee until legislative clarification arrives. No formal policy change was adopted at the meeting; staff will return with any recommended ordinance updates if needed.
