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Board authorizes final payment for Eagles Nest Bridge, project cost $289,430.50

Watonwan County Board of Commissioners · July 21, 2026

Summary

Watonwan County authorized final payment and accepted the Eagles Nest Bridge project; Public Works reported the bridge was completed slightly under budget at a total cost of $289,430.50.

The Board authorized County Auditor/Treasurer Kelly Pauling to sign the Certificate of Final Contract Acceptance and submit final payment to the contractor for the Eagles Nest Bridge project.

Public Works Director Michael McCarty said he would submit the final reimbursement request to the Department of Natural Resources grant program and reported the project finished slightly under budget. The minutes record the project cost as $289,430.50. Commissioner Jim Pettersen moved to authorize the signature; Commissioner Jim Branstad seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

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