County engineer reports few problem ditches, proposes merging smaller petitions into larger watershed petitions

Jun 30, 2026

County Engineer Michael Penwiske reported that most petition ditches are functioning and proposed merging smaller ditch petitions into two larger watershed petitions (Song Creek and 10 Mile Creek) to streamline maintenance; he also recommended funding repairs identified in the condition report.

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County Engineer Michael Penwiske presented the annual condition report on petition ditches and told the commissioners most ditches are working as intended, though a few require work. He asked the board to approve the report and the funds needed to perform repairs where necessary.

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