Wright County Board of Comissioners 9-29-26

Wright County Board of Commissioners meeting, September 29, 2026. The board approved the consent agenda, which included authorization for administration and the county attorney to retain outside counsel for a legal opinion on a satellite-related matter; the transcript does not provide further details. The board also approved a county road plat associated with construction planned for next year between Trunk Highway 25 and County Road 118. No bids, construction contracts, or vendor awards were discussed. The board approved Resolution 2660 concerning ditch assessments and repayment plans, including one-, seven-, and 15-year options; discussion noted a 6% rate for terms of one to seven years and the need to recover financing, administrative, and risk costs.

The board adopted Ordinance 26-3, amending Chapter 155.104 to revise requirements for retreat centers, including communal and individual building provisions. It also unanimously directed staff to seek ordinance language revisions for small cottage sales stands and pause enforcement while the matter is reviewed. The board approved a gambling application resolution for the Buffalo Youth Hockey Association and voted to cancel the October 6 meeting. The State Demographer presented county growth and census-related information; no related funding or procurement action was taken.