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Staff said the team ran radio ads, posted materials on a project website and social media and linked the materials from the county homepage to help residents prepare questions. Commissioners and staff encouraged residents to review the frequently asked questions and attend the public meetings; staff said the presentation will be 30–40 minutes followed by questions and that staff will arrange alternate tour times for people who cannot attend the scheduled sessions.

No county action was required; the update focused on outreach and logistics for the upcoming public meetings and tours.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 17, 2025 Commissioners Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","County staff updated commissioners on public outreach for a proposed jail project, said a presentation and jail tours are scheduled in Grafton on March 20 and March 22, and encouraged residents to consult the project website and attend meetings.","taxTitle","Walsh County, North Dakota","taxId",73643,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6634766,"Residents ask Walsh County to consider tree plantings along bike path and a county test plot for soil conservation",479,289000,768000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2662215-96729c4fb7dc807e509f98367e98b477&start=289&end=768","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2662215-96729c4fb7dc807e509f98367e98b477/thumbnail_289000.jpg","/articles/6634766/Walsh-County/North-Dakota/Residents-ask-Walsh-County-to-consider-tree-plantings-along-bike-path-and-a-county-test-plot-for-soil-conservation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6634766-a85cc3cee6dfb1964b413f9247f09ebb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146891&Signature=UAzuW7HCOX88k4IJjYw2d1pc4Ygrwx~jxT-7~qV6PAzLXoL2hLMcNh9RHL7NtCY089-WrK10gYMEbv5rF9QeoDJdTpkWYW~3biAbH6bwpatM7XvVFIR~AATsDHLcW9i6ep-6JHTNcfd7~~X~VX3v8ankIOh~0K1xYqY0LX6HQoKo4j-JMSsA727DH2Qcsnxa4KGuqvUJMgRb5vvU4ygKvEtxXwx7KBs~1Js8ksxJlUn0DrQW1FAmIvWIBXNKp-V~T~nGI0TPFxotqf-3LF4z~holR32OrEzdW-5-e1Z9mCUJYzsRW9RJF-ZHZYMoI5mpuUYdAeU9tkw7AxlzKztRdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident raised two related requests at the March 17 meeting: permission to plant a single row of trees on county property along the town bike path and an inquiry about using a small county parcel as a long‑term agricultural test plot for soil conservation practices.

The speaker described the proposal as a single row of trees spaced about 40 feet apart (to allow farm access) intended as an arboretum demonstration rather than a dense shelterbelt. The resident also noted an interest from the soil conservation district and extension for a 20‑acre test plot to trial conservation practices; that request would be presented to the board later with more detail.

Commissioners did not decide at the meeting. They asked highway staff to check right‑of‑way ownership (the resident and a commissioner noted the state/NDOT right‑of‑way may extend two feet south of the path) and asked the resident to meet with the county’s renter on adjacent fields so planting would not block farm access. Staff said the county could consider maps and bring a recommendation back once rights‑of‑way and access were clarified.

No formal action was taken; the matter was tabled pending maps, consultation with the highway department and discussion with the renter currently farming the adjacent parcels.","A resident asked commissioners to consider allowing tree plantings on county land along the bike path and mentioned a separate request from the soil conservation district for a long‑term test plot; commissioners asked staff to consult the highway department and the land renter before responding.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6634770,"Red River Regional Council project manager announces EDA approval to advance 532 Hill Avenue incubator; RFQ for construction managers planned",330,4356000,4686000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2662215-96729c4fb7dc807e509f98367e98b477&start=4356&end=4686","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2662215-96729c4fb7dc807e509f98367e98b477/thumbnail_4356000.jpg","/articles/6634770/Walsh-County/North-Dakota/Red-River-Regional-Council-project-manager-announces-EDA-approval-to-advance-532-Hill-Avenue-incubator-RFQ-for-construction-managers-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6634770-b9502797a0fba79b182897b2b27fd610/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146891&Signature=DdS2vwAeooQmZAyfnlh-L5vhqHHY3kfgp8G5WzDP91osgS0H4DFI~7py8h83t39JcsZHh6~c94VI~Cf0W8yqDYdo2rCWzSgdXv9ZsmaQdIRbB8IasOmDvAO7i1onOE28NQVCe-Wp1jFDOHlPy10x2~sU-KJOdzPXyuNSHDGl4fMQ6-B8ohJ~fhmL8ZSSmczTdmUnoVceAbw0Xe5r-ov5noZlpO~MTNDDZBN9m0l4PnbT-1cJ7ZkDZjkFPYce2Sp4zS1XU4L0RzWng5I3OB1Uu9Pe0m5aUPE7JbfIq3C3PlmBCUOkwW3yf4kzexfD2XNe76p8Zlm2M7BiUz6jxX0nCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brenda Lizakowski Coleman, project manager for a downtown development effort managed by the Red River Regional Council, updated Walsh County commissioners on March 17 about the 532 Hill Avenue project and said the Economic Development Administration (EDA) approved the county’s next step: use of a construction‑manager‑at‑risk delivery model.

Coleman said the county’s retained architect is Icon Architects and that the project team will issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) to solicit construction managers. A construction manager at risk provides a guaranteed maximum price and coordinates subcontractors; Coleman said the model is appropriate because the architect is already under contract and because the approach gives the project team flexibility to value‑engineer the design once contractor prices are received.

Coleman described the incubator concept as a mixed use facility including a commercial kitchen, small retail/workspace and programming space intended to support start‑ups and regional cottage producers. She cited a prior incubator she managed in northwest Minnesota that saw client registrations increase when local entrepreneurs were offered shared resources and business support. She said the Red River Regional Council will remain the project owner and will manage procurement and contractor selection.

No formal county funding decision was made at the meeting; Coleman asked commissioners to stay engaged and said she will be available locally to meet with commissioners and stakeholders as the RFQ and selection process proceeds.","At the March 17 meeting Brenda Lizakowski Coleman, hired by the Red River Regional Council, briefed commissioners on the 532 Hill Avenue downtown incubator project, said the Economic Development Administration approved moving to a construction‑manager‑at‑risk approach and that the team will issue an RFQ to select a construction manager.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6634774,"Walsh County campground manager details plumbing, staffing and reservation challenges ahead of season",882,5868000,6750000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2662215-96729c4fb7dc807e509f98367e98b477&start=5868&end=6750","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2662215-96729c4fb7dc807e509f98367e98b477/thumbnail_5868000.jpg","/articles/6634774/Walsh-County/North-Dakota/Walsh-County-campground-manager-details-plumbing-staffing-and-reservation-challenges-ahead-of-season","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6634774-7eb7946b706fcb8d0f382e2c7545817e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146891&Signature=jdDkOGmCJaE7LMOJfaDzEkvzQF7TGDlgnJ-tvTtzKIJ~90H28BLM1iA6J8AiNHyrLYZMX31mTDak1qy8xuDAWIc3VtwIg0JQODjb~SmwqxUdlBdUrddOisaBB0KZ2VAzezRbmfsCNM2ppvSPQLO5OaMewyMyZ~k12arLbPWUcSfIVv2cZjRrVIgZrXKsIAbgMrZPuITEZCrKsnuj7stJsBzbPtdpkIDprc9zMMkOTBirndG~xXJyEUVzcnqJTGDyC~IvxNAdSLyEh0k6kINxIqTtOLUhcK0wyESp~7Cxx5iQRuFzITmXeShGwoKhs4VJLdzOGVZ5hPNrkVyWzheOdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Susan (identified at the meeting as the county campground manager) told commissioners on March 17 that the campground’s plumbing infrastructure and staffing need attention before the 2025 season. She said much of the campground plumbing is roughly 20 years old, the campground water is typically shut off for winter except for a service line to the on‑site trailer, and floor heating systems and some piping require repair or clarification of maintenance responsibilities.

Susan reported that online reservations via RoverPass significantly increased season‑pass revenue (she said season passes brought in about $3,340 this past year) and that installing cameras reduced observed criminal activity during busy months. She asked the county to increase advertising so residents and visitors know the park operates as a campground and to support recruitment of a camp host or interim contracted bathroom cleaners so facilities can open on schedule.

Commissioners and staff discussed options including temporary contracted cleaners for bathrooms, use of 4‑H and school volunteer groups for trash cleanups and upgrading the park’s camera and security lines. Staff said the request for campground maintenance/host advertising is in process and that some interim requests (water turn‑on, site cleanup) will require county crew and scheduling. Susan said she expects to move out of the on‑site trailer by May and asked for patience while she completes the move and recovers from a medical issue; commissioners asked staff to prioritize removal of any animals and hazardous items from the site and to ensure public safety.

The board did not take formal action beyond directing staff to continue recruitment and operational planning; commissioners requested regular updates at future meetings until a long‑term host or contract arrangement is in place.","The county’s longtime campground manager reviewed plumbing, staffing, mowing and reservation operations at the March 17 meeting and said she will vacate the onsite trailer as she recovers; staff and commissioners discussed interim operations and community cleanup support.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6634779,"Walsh County commissioners approve emergency Nash Bridge repair, authorize inspections and buy snow-plow truck",94,3550000,3644000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2662215-96729c4fb7dc807e509f98367e98b477&start=3550&end=3644","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2662215-96729c4fb7dc807e509f98367e98b477/thumbnail_3550000.jpg","/articles/6634779/Walsh-County/North-Dakota/Walsh-County-commissioners-approve-emergency-Nash-Bridge-repair-authorize-inspections-and-buy-snow-plow-truck","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6634779-efe6152f456677cd2dc11383b212019f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146891&Signature=KKRLbtSNMWMJhJ6PwVOp16eGYdYl7oE6tuH5jVyLjHZZFfJHVvfcmZOcVD2o6F6ZHdO9c7zTUQ13YURRyq8fVxs2Ta0~DoZUzpET-49e-pn9UEqRbkFlu8EM2W6Th5nPXh3tGFgR8xv8tgJpLwgDryOmG7gLJdpXpub-d0E4V4VQ8uf4n8ArhuoxbubzXborFbjOogk6JuzByA5pOzTzAAYnJqS1-F3y0Mno7JJ5qWHSTRKkTq~GS2xvJhbnvjp8yQjl1yVzDIWK1cYAi4POOUOMz58eikAU9EOYgEaXeJDNVVh-TraK~bN4A~6hU629KkA3V16SMo9a28p1BF0-4g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Walsh County commissioners on March 17 approved a $49,700 interim repair to the County 9 (Nash) Bridge, voted to pay state bridge inspection invoices, authorized a $20,000 engineering agreement for chip‑seal work, approved a $6,600 building‑cleaning contract and voted to order one snow‑plow truck for highway operations.

The board heard extensive highway department analysis of the Nash Bridge, which staff said is restricted to 5 tons and shows piling movement beneath the deck. Highway staff recommended a temporary “band‑aid” repair to restore limited use by local traffic and emergency vehicles while design and replacement proceed. Commissioners approved the $49,700 estimate to jack and replace crushed timber elements so farmers and emergency vehicles can continue to cross until the full replacement is scheduled; staff estimated the temporary work could extend the bridge’s service by about seven months.

The board also approved payment of North Dakota Department of Transportation invoices for bridge inspections: $22,006.65 covering 38 bridges and a separate March invoice of $737.73. Commissioners discussed that inspections are a mandated expense and that inspection costs and project bids have risen in recent years. County staff noted some bridge projects remain delayed because federal/state funding is not yet released.

Other actions approved at the meeting included:
- A $20,000 engineering agreement with KLJ for chip‑seal project engineering so the county can protect recent pavement investments.
- A $6,600 annual cleaning contract for county facilities on a multi‑year rotation.
- Authorization to purchase a single new snow‑plow truck (state bid) using highway distribution/legacy funds to replace aging equipment.
- Approval to purchase a small parcel of right‑of‑way for a bridge project approach (price noted in staff paperwork as approximately $600.36).

Commissioners cast roll calls for each motion; the chair called each vote and recorded affirmative votes noted on the record. Board discussion emphasized public safety and the trade‑offs of spending limited county highway funds on temporary measures versus long‑term replacement. Highway staff repeatedly warned that continued heavy truck traffic over restricted bridges creates safety risk if temporary measures are not taken.

What the board did not do was authorize full bridge replacements at this meeting; commissioners approved short‑term repairs and contracted work that staff said will keep critical routes passable while designs and external funding advance.

The approved repairs and purchases will be implemented by the Walsh County Highway Department; staff said some items (for example, box culverts and large box forms) remain subject to supplier timelines and federal/state funding schedules.","At their March 17 meeting the Walsh County Board of Commissioners approved a $49,700 temporary repair to the County 9 (Nash) Bridge, signed off on state bridge inspection invoices, authorized a $20,000 engineering contract for chip-seal work, approved a $6,600 building-cleaning contract and voted to order one snow‑plow truck.","actionData","errors"]

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