Woodbury County Board of Supervisors - September 1, 2026

The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on September 1, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of a $15,951 contract with Dan Corbin Inc. for updating the county's GIS datum and coordinate system to comply with new national geodetic standards, with costs shared among the county, city, and assessor offices. The board also approved a $19,650 increase to the FY 2027 capital improvement project budget for the conservation project involving the waterfall retaining wall and related infrastructure, raising the total to $121,125. Additionally, the board reallocated $440,000 of unspent FY 2026 capital improvement funds from the demolition of the old law enforcement center to two projects: $215,000 for the courthouse freight elevator and $225,000 for urgent repairs at the Trost for Hoyt Juvenile Detention facility. The board approved a resolution to proceed with the issuance of general obligation capital loan notes up to $4,555,000 for an interchange project, with the actual bond issuance to occur later. Lastly, the board authorized the purchase of up to two tables for the Sioux Land Chamber of Commerce annual dinner using gaming funds. Discussions also included ongoing capital improvement planning, emphasizing the need to await engineering assessments before further allocations, and considerations for acquiring a portable sound system for public meetings. No new contracts beyond those mentioned were awarded during the meeting.