Wright County Board of Commissioners 06-02-2026

The Wright County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on June 2, 2026, which included several procurement-related actions primarily focused on local infrastructure projects. The board awarded contracts for multiple road improvement projects, including a roundabout at Trunk Highway 112/114 to New Look Contracting and a roundabout at Highway 113 and 25 to Fain Contracting, both local companies. Additionally, the board approved a contract for the Maple Lake Township State Park Road project, funded entirely by grants, and authorized additional engineering services with WSB for projects on County State Aid Highways 36 and 18 due to staffing and scope needs. These contract awards were unanimously approved by the board. The meeting also covered financial performance reports, with a focus on stable budget management and inflation monitoring. Health and Human Services updates included a re-engineering initiative aimed at cost savings and efficiency improvements, with reported initial savings of $750,000. The board discussed the impact of recent legislative funding reductions on services and staffing. Other agenda items included scheduling a drainage authority meeting and updates on local community events. Overall, the meeting emphasized local contracting opportunities, grant-funded infrastructure improvements, and fiscal responsibility in county operations.