Wright County approves exclusive listing to market Ag Business Park in Eagle Grove

The Wright County Board of Supervisors voted June 1 to approve an exclusive sales listing agreement with CRB Incorporated to market and sell the Wright County Ag Business Park site in Eagle Grove, authorizing the board chair to execute the agreement and the economic development director to manage day‑to‑day marketing decisions and ancillary project expenses.

County staff summarized the park’s history and a recent RFP/RFQ process. The select committee (recorded participants include committee members and staff) received two responsive proposals and recommended the firm identified in the record as "Fwell Bankers." The listing agreement carries a commission rate of 6% of the gross sales price.

The county economic development director said he lacked the internal bandwidth and private‑sector real estate expertise to manage a broad marketing campaign and recommended retaining an outside broker to provide exposure outside the county and state. "I just… I don't have the expertise to handle that type of transaction and it's a full-time job if you want to try to move that forward," he said.

Trustees asked about water infrastructure at the park. Staff reported the water system’s replacement‑value estimate is high and that some users had previously raised quality concerns. One supervisor suggested investigating water improvements before extensive investment in marketing, while another said the park should be marketed under current conditions and avoided additional capital outlay.

The board approved the motion to accept the exclusive listing and authorize marketing under the terms described. Staff were directed to coordinate with the selected broker on marketing materials and to examine potential water‑system needs as part of ongoing site due diligence.