Board approves courthouse freight-elevator replacement plans, sets March 24 public hearing

Mar 11, 2026

Woodbury County approved plans and specifications for a freight-elevator replacement in the historic courthouse and set a public hearing for March 24 at 4:40 PM; the architect said the project is a complete upgrade handled with historic sensitivity.

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Kenny Schmitz, billing services director, presented plans and specifications for replacing the courthouse freight elevator and asked the board to approve contract documents. "So that's what those are the planned specifications in form of contract for replacement of the courthouse freight elevator," Schmitz said, explaining staff were seeking approval to advertise and contract for the work.

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