# Drainage Board Meeting 10-13-26

The Grant County Drainage Board meeting on October 13, 2026, included approval of claims and bids for drainage and ditch work. The board approved the presented claims, including a $199,980 H&M Farm Drainage tile project funded by landowner contributions; members said the project was underway and noted that Max Millsworth had reviewed the bid. The board also awarded Big Black Creek work to Extreme Excavating for $24,915. For the Daughter Ditch of Hmel, members voted to award the work to Pinrod Excavating for $21,471.60, despite a lower bid from another contractor, citing considerations including workload and ability to complete the work. Both bid awards passed by vote.

Members discussed a Crane Pond excavation claim and the account’s deficit, noting expected revenue of about $29,000 next year and possible insurance reimbursement. They also discussed a landowner’s request to replace a private crossing pipe during ditch work; the board indicated the landowner would generally be responsible for the replacement pipe, while the board could consider removal of the existing pipe. The board reviewed additional drainage maintenance needs and agreed that new requests should be tracked without displacing projects already on the work list.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [Drainage Board Meeting 10-13-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE9bQ5iLMSQ) - Grant County Government