The Marshall County Commission met Tuesday. Commissioners again discussed bids for an upcoming highway chip seal project and approved a bid from Bituminous Paving in the amount of approximately $1,178,297. The board noted that change orders could be made if certain areas require patching rather than sealing.
Representatives from Westwood Colony also met with the commission to discuss County Road 4, expressing interest in paving approximately two miles leading to the colony. Commissioners said the project would likely require grant funding and will be explored further.
Consolidated Boards of Equalization for Langford, Britton and Marshall County also met to review various property-related matters, including appeals, stipulations, corrections, renewable energy credits, disabled veteran exemptions, assessment freezes, tax-exempt property and owner-occupied status. Detailed actions will be published in upcoming meeting minutes.
In personnel matters, the commission accepted the resignations of Deputy Treasurer Ginger Olson and dispatcher Bailee Yule.
Additional business included approval of a special one-day liquor license for the Shrine Club for a wedding event at Fort Sisseton and acceptance of the quarterly report from the county’s Veteran’s Service Officer. The board also held executive sessions for contract negotiations and personnel, with no action taken following either session.
In zoning matters, commissioners approved a replat of Buffalo Acres Subdivision in Buffalo Township and accepted several building permits, including applications from Randy and Jackie Lien in Dumarce Township, Elise Kretchman in Lake Township, Ronnie Grajczyk in Buffalo Township and Andrew Brecker in Lake Township.
Zoning director Erin Collins-Miles also provided updates on noncompliant structures in the county, including project deadlines. The commission continued discussion on the county’s comprehensive plan, which is expected to move toward adoption in the coming weeks. Potential updates to the zoning ordinance were also discussed, with further consideration planned at a future meeting.
