The Murray County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 21, opening the meeting at 8:30 a.m. The meetings are available to view via zoom. The link can be found on the Murray County home page.
Ditch Inspector Travis Radke had several petitions for repairs. Two of those were on JD 10, along with one of 20A, CD 7 and another on JD15.
Ron Schramel, attorney for the Red Rock Rural Water System, requested the sale of $8,071,00 of General Obligations Bonds by Murray County on the system’s behalf. The County will not have the responsibility to pay the bonds or any expenses arising from the sale of the bonds. According to Schramel the RRRWS does not have the ability to obtain the bond funding. The monies are to be used for the expansion of the system in Murray County in the Lake Sarah-Lake Shetek area with an expected 350-400 households connected when completed in 2026. Additional money will come from USDA, the State of Minnesota and the City of Avoca. The final cost will be $16M. Payment of the bonds will come revenue generated from the sale of potable water.
Parks Manager Justin Hoffmann and his staff will be replacing the wooden fence south of the racetrack concession stand. The quoted cost of materials was $6,916.62.
Jean Christoffels discussed the financing of the training and testing of the two drones being purchased for the use of Emergency Management, Sheriff’s Office and her department. $3,726 will be taken from the Buffer Strip Enforcement grant.
Brad Odegard, MN Department of Corrections, discussed the new Pipestone Murray Probation Comprehensive Plan. The State of Minnesota has increased funding to provide more consistent field service to those on parole. With the additional funding, more probation officers are being hired for the nine county area in southwest Minnesota.
County Assessor Chad Benda requested action to abate the taxes on the Goedtke property located in downtown Slayton. The office building has been compromised by the failure of the roof of the adjoining building, forcing the Goedtke’s to move their office and devaluing their building. The tax reduction was in the amount of $722.00.
The Commissioners will meet again on June 4th.
