Woodbury County Board of Supervisors - September 8, 2026

The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on September 8, 2026, where several procurement and infrastructure-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of multiple road and bridge projects, with significant budget considerations highlighted due to rising costs. The board approved resolutions to close and set load limits on several aging bridges, many requiring costly replacements estimated around $1 million each, funded primarily through local budgets due to limited external funding sources. Additionally, the board approved plans for major paving projects totaling over $4 million, funded by dedicated farm-to-market funds and local budgets, with projects scheduled for bidding in December to secure contractor availability. The meeting also covered voluntary annexation resolutions supporting local development and property sales. The board emphasized the challenges of maintaining and upgrading critical infrastructure amid budget constraints and rising material costs, underscoring the need for strategic planning and potential increased funding to address the backlog of bridge replacements.