Board credits in‑house electrical work, contractor help for new vendor power hookups
Aug 5, 2026
Facilities team and Menomonie Electric rebuilt electrical pedestals and added outlets in the commercial building; the upgrades prevented power outages and will reduce future contractor costs, the board heard.
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Fair facilities staff told the board that pedestal and panel work completed before the fair expanded vendor power capacity and prevented any power outages. The presenter said the team built new cords and rebuilt pedestal tops, and partnered with Menomonie Electric to rebuild panels rather than accept a previously estimated $17,000 contractor bid.
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