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Engineering staff gave updates on multiple 2024–2026 road projects, including easement negotiations for 90 Second Avenue SW and 100 Fifth Avenue, cultural‑resources and 404 permit work on several stretches, and design progress on Twelfth Street and 16th Street projects. Staff and commissioners discussed proposed easement language; engineering said the family’s attorney requested language that would require the easement grantee to “maintain and repair the easement area during term of the easement,” and staff agreed to ask county counsel and negotiate minor wording changes so responsibilities are clear.

Road staff and contractors also reviewed construction specifications. One speaker urged using county road backfill specifications rather than a more expensive DOT bedding spec, noting a contractor estimate that changing specs could reduce an example project’s bedding/backfill cost from roughly $38,000 to about $10,000; commissioners discussed balancing cost savings and erosion‑control requirements imposed by state inspectors.

The board approved a state DOT “destination light” permit to place a marker light at the southwest corner of Third Street and the Highway 22 bypass. Commissioners were told DOT will install the light but the county will be responsible for the ongoing electric bill; staff explained a destination light is intended to mark the approach to an intersection rather than fully illuminate it. The board also approved two utility crossing permits — one electric crossing for Mackenzie Electric and a waterline crossing for a Southwest water installation — by voice vote.

Other approvals and routine business included a liquor license for J & S Investments (McKinsey Bay Marina), authorization to survey land for a planned Public Safety Center, and auditor‑presented year‑end financial reports. The auditor reported a 12/31/2024 general fund balance of $51,620,314.64 and capital projects fund balance near $23.3 million. The board approved budget amendments for veterans’ services, county agent, weed control and building fund expenses.

The board rescinded the county burn restriction (staff noted controlled burns still require notification) and approved two county meal requests: the commissioners’ meal at the Dunn County Fair (June 28) and a meal for a Vision West Missouri Basin meeting scheduled for March 20. Staff also presented quotes and early discussion on fencing the county shop yard (one quote cited about $132,000); commissioners asked staff to check procurement thresholds and return with formal bid/advertising recommendations.

A personnel motion moved and seconded terminated the employment of the county road superintendent effective immediately; the chair directed HR and county staff to complete required separation paperwork and the board said it will place advertising for the position on a future agenda. The meeting also included an announcement that Peggy Hendricks, the county recorder, submitted an immediate retirement notice.

The board approved vouchers and payment of county bills as presented. Several motions and routine approvals were carried by voice vote; where recorded roll calls were used the chair announced the results.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dunn County ND Commission Meeting February 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Dunn County commissioners heard engineering updates and approved permits, budget amendments and personnel actions including the termination of the county road superintendent.","taxTitle","Dunn County, North Dakota","taxId",73486,"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},6124061,"Dunn County pays off housing authority loan to avoid refinancing and potential displacement",271,2909740,3181440,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2686553-c9f3c33cd9a579754071dd3f1247dbec&start=2909&end=3181","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2686553-c9f3c33cd9a579754071dd3f1247dbec/thumbnail_2909740.jpg","/articles/6124061/Dunn-County/North-Dakota/Dunn-County-pays-off-housing-authority-loan-to-avoid-refinancing-and-potential-displacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124061-0baaed8b5aa676e6ecf71faade483398/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190273&Signature=om21bwPDpatGWoxSTRIy9lvbrRcKRduWdBXcFD2h8I5V8NbDGjid~FAiZRMOJJ8Pfmv-vXwJFAbog7r46R~2ITgQKlq2O-v8D8010bPyQWuvaeekE66G~KK8kJQsnVsnLzMhp-qwIWjobOnKuWkgZPVgN1B2oGZ3toYk6xSaXqp1f5nMXpjAlJfhpBSU-7xsEXOkUtWklWfwXaQ1uPHcf7OBP1uTaoszj21KfkyxkcpvaDr-S0h1XtbPEu9LYW7xifQfc02RYipgwUbo1B317tr~tC7Hzv51miHq9XxAH0PDm2uPERXYPgfmdtG0EJOkvo38YTwHe7U27gPR1ccK4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dunn County commissioners voted to pay off the remaining loan on townhomes owned by the Dunn County Housing Authority, approving a 10‑day payoff of $496,881.61 drawn from Betterment and Royalties funds.

Representatives from the housing authority told the commission the property faces a balloon payment and refinancing would raise carrying costs for residents. “We have a balloon payment coming in February to the total of $461,717.78. This does not include the interest, which would be about another $24,000,” Amanda Bangart, speaking for the Dunn County Housing Authority, said. She warned that refinancing would increase monthly payments and could force displacement of the eight families living in the eight townhome units.

The housing authority provided monthly figures to the commission: total monthly rent currently collected from the eight units is $6,600 (8 units × $825), while the property’s monthly mortgage payment is $4,470.32, leaving roughly $2,130 monthly after debt service for operations, maintenance and reserves. The authority said those margins leave limited capacity for a substantially higher payment after refinancing.

Dane Larson supplied an estimated assessed value for the property of about $1,100,000 (roughly $130,000 per unit with $75,000 in land value). The authority said it plans a modest rent increase, proposing a $25 raise on July 1 and an eventual target rent of $900, but had not finalized the timing or cadence of increases.

Commission discussion focused on the tradeoff between preserving affordable units and the county’s fiscal priorities. A motion to pay the tally amount was moved and seconded in the meeting; the board approved the 10‑day payoff of $496,881.61 and directed that the funds come from Betterment and Royalties accounts. A roll‑call vote on the motion recorded affirmative votes and the chair announced the motion carried.

Commission and housing authority representatives said paying the loan now would avoid a higher interest burden and keep the units in local control while allowing the housing authority to pursue future development projects.

The housing authority thanked the commission and noted plans to continue work on additional housing projects designed to accept Section 8 vouchers and expand affordable housing supply in Dunn County.

The county will coordinate payoff paperwork with the housing authority and the lender as directed by the motion.","The Dunn County Board of Commissioners voted to pay off the Dunn County Housing Authority's balloon loan, approving a 10‑day payoff of $496,881.61 drawn from Betterment and Royalties funds to avoid a costly refinance and potential displacement of eight resident families.","actionData","errors"]

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Dunn County pays off housing authority loan to avoid refinancing and potential displacement