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O'Brien County Rejects Termination of Sioux Rivers 28E Agreement, Citing Closeout Liability
Summary
The Board voted July 15 to reject a proposed termination of the Sioux Rivers 28E Agreement, saying the agreement's closeout date and potential liability for unpaid bills could impose costs on the county; the motion passed unanimously.
On July 15, 2025 the O'Brien County Board of Supervisors voted to reject termination of the Sioux Rivers 28E Agreement. Supervisor Friedrichsen moved to reject the termination; Supervisor McDowell seconded. The motion was recorded as carried by all ayes, and the board cited the agreement's closeout date and the "potential liability of bills to the county" as the reason for rejecting termination.
The action maintains the county's participation in the Sioux Rivers 28E Agreement through its closeout period to avoid potential financial exposure. The transcript records the rationale in administrative terms; it does not provide details about which bills or liabilities were at issue or any alternate arrangements discussed.
