Dunn County committee adopts grant resolution and approves carryforwards, including a $880,000 runoff grant carryover

Chase presented an annual resolution authorizing Dunn County to apply for and receive funds under the Wisconsin DNR Recreation Trails Grant Program, which supports local snowmobile clubs and can create eligibility for bridge grants. The committee moved and adopted the resolution by voice vote.

Chase and Tammy then reviewed carryforwards and budget adjustments. They said a consultant contract for the county comprehensive‑plan project still has outstanding invoices and a portion of consultant funds were carried forward to pay for 2025 work in 2026. Chase described several grant items: a targeted runoff‑management grant for a farm in Grant Township, a notice‑of‑discharge grant tied to groundwater concerns, and an awarded grant of $880,000 being carried forward into this budget cycle for leachate/runoff collection and management. Chase also described a potential MDV (multi‑discharge variance) program allocation that could yield roughly 90% of the available funds for the Red Cedar / Lower Chippewa watershed, depending on other counties’ participation.

The committee discussed whether to consider individual approvals and opted for a joint motion. A motion to approve the carryforwards and budget adjustments was made and seconded; the committee approved the package by voice vote. Chase said some grants are unique in targeting groundwater rather than surface water and noted additional matching or NRCS/USDA funds may be pursued for larger projects.

The committee also heard that the county plans to move some mass mailings to postcards with QR codes to direct property owners online; staff estimated about 5,000 notices will be sent this spring as part of that effort.

The committee’s fiscal approvals will be forwarded to the county board for final budget actions as required by county procedures.