Wright County Board Meeting 05-19-2026

The Wright County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 19, 2026, which included several procurement and contract-related actions. The board unanimously approved Resolution 2641 authorizing signatures with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for contract 1062568, a complex funding agreement involving multiple federal and state grants for a road project. They also awarded contract 2607 for improvements on CSAH 18 near Middle School West, with bids coming in about 20% under estimate, favoring a local company. Updates on ongoing construction projects were provided, highlighting a busy construction season with significant capital investment. Additionally, Resolution 2642 was adopted to authorize the Parks and Recreation Director to sign grant applications related to snowmobile assistance. The meeting also featured a public hearing and subsequent unanimous adoption of an emergency moratorium ordinance on data center development in Wright County, aimed at allowing time for further study of environmental and infrastructure impacts before proceeding with such projects. This moratorium reflects community concerns about water usage, environmental effects, and infrastructure capacity related to data centers.