May 26, 2026 Drainage District Trustee Meeting

The Story County Board of Supervisors, acting as Drainage District Trustees, held a meeting on May 26, 2026, primarily to discuss and approve levies for several drainage districts to cover deficits from maintenance and repair work. The board approved a 62% levy for the Joint Drainage District Boone 140 Story 7 to cover a $10,471 deficit, generating $13,470.58. They also approved levies for Grant 21 and Richland 107 drainage districts to cover negative balances due to maintenance activities, with assessments of 40% for Richland 107. A more complex discussion occurred regarding Warren 11 Drainage District, which has a significant shortfall of over $102,000 including projected interest. The trustees debated levying the full amount, a partial amount, or not levying at this time, considering ongoing reclassification efforts and interest accrual. Ultimately, a motion to levy $40,000 was made but not passed; instead, the board voted not to levy at this time, acknowledging that interest will continue to accrue. The meeting also covered procedural updates on engineering reports, project approvals, and timelines for contract execution related to drainage repairs and improvements.