Wright County board approves MnDOT contract, awards CSAH 18 work and authorizes parks grant signatures
May 19, 2026 | Wright County, Minnesota
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Wright County commissioners on May 19 unanimously approved several routine items including signatures for a Minnesota Department of Transportation agreement, the award of a road construction contract and authorization for parks grant signatures.
The board adopted resolution 2641 authorizing signatures with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for contract 1062568, a 24/7 project staff described as a short but funding-complex, third-of-a-mile construction expected to advertise for bids and begin late summer. "There are seven funding sources, four different federal and state grants," a staff member said, thanking staff and elected officials who helped secure allocations. Commissioner Shayne moved the resolution and Commissioner Holland seconded; the vote was unanimous.
The board also awarded contract 2607 for CSAH 18, a project to improve the road adjacent to Middle School West and add a roundabout. Bids were approximately 20% under estimate; Commissioner Holland moved the award and Commissioner Dietrich seconded. The contract was awarded unanimously to Vin companies.
Ross, a parks staff member, presented resolution 2642, described as a routine annual authorization to allow the parks director to sign grant applications and certifications for the DNR-administered snowmobile assistance program; the board approved the resolution unanimously.
Additionally, public works provided a construction update noting multiple projects under way or starting this summer (including work on Route 36 and a section in front of Costco) and asked for patience around detours and work zones. The board adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
The board adopted resolution 2641 authorizing signatures with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for contract 1062568, a 24/7 project staff described as a short but funding-complex, third-of-a-mile construction expected to advertise for bids and begin late summer. "There are seven funding sources, four different federal and state grants," a staff member said, thanking staff and elected officials who helped secure allocations. Commissioner Shayne moved the resolution and Commissioner Holland seconded; the vote was unanimous.
The board also awarded contract 2607 for CSAH 18, a project to improve the road adjacent to Middle School West and add a roundabout. Bids were approximately 20% under estimate; Commissioner Holland moved the award and Commissioner Dietrich seconded. The contract was awarded unanimously to Vin companies.
Ross, a parks staff member, presented resolution 2642, described as a routine annual authorization to allow the parks director to sign grant applications and certifications for the DNR-administered snowmobile assistance program; the board approved the resolution unanimously.
Additionally, public works provided a construction update noting multiple projects under way or starting this summer (including work on Route 36 and a section in front of Costco) and asked for patience around detours and work zones. The board adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
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