Wright County Board Meeting 09-15-2026

The Wright County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 15, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The board awarded contract 2611 for the construction of the Crow River Regional Trail Segment B to Johnson Companies but tabled the approval to a future workshop due to concerns about cost overruns. The board also approved a $1,000 donation from Medica to the Public Health Department. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to presenting and approving the preliminary 2027 budget and levy, which included a proposed 6.54% levy increase totaling approximately $113 million. The budget addressed state and federal funding shifts, health insurance rate caps, capital improvement projects including road and facility investments, and staffing changes in public safety and health services. The board authorized $150,000 for modifications to the Albertville Service Center to enhance local services. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution supporting local control over satellite ground station regulations but faced legal concerns regarding federal preemption and potential litigation risks related to a petitioned resolution on satellite ground stations. The board decided to continue the meeting to the following day to allow staff to investigate land alteration concerns related to a satellite ground station project before taking further action.