Dunn County commissioners directed their county engineer to revise a planned road alignment to preserve two barns on a private parcel owned by Bob Dvorak.

The commission's direction followed a presentation from county engineer Jeremy describing two structures on the parcel: a north barn approximately 45 feet off the section line and a south barn about 25–26 feet off the section line. Jeremy said the north building sits outside the statutory easement and can likely be preserved by narrowing the road shoulder and ditch; he described an estimated $20,000 owner reimbursement request if the structure were impacted. The south structure is within the county's statutory easement and, according to a replacement-cost estimate shared in the meeting, would cost approximately $50,000 to replace if impacted.

“It's about, if I remember right, about 6,500 square foot building. If we were to impact it, Bob is looking for $20,000 of reimbursement for that building,” Jeremy said of the north structure. He also explained trade-offs if the design is shifted: “We would revise our design so there'd be less, what they call, separation from the shoulder to the ditch. It would be reduced snow storage and a narrower ditch.”

Commission discussion weighed preserving existing buildings against design standards and long-term maintenance. Commissioners agreed that shifting the alignment a minimal amount — Jeremy said roughly five feet in one option — could meet design standards while avoiding the larger south building. The commission also noted that the altered section would likely include a lower snow-storage capacity and a “real gradual curve” in the road but said those features have been used successfully in prior local designs.

A motion was made directing Jeremy to redesign the road to leave the buildings in place. The motion was seconded (recorded seconds by Commissioners Pelton and Olsen) and carried by voice vote; the chair called for all in favor, and commissioners responded “Aye.” The transcript does not show a roll-call tally for this motion.

Commissioners asked staff to keep the redesign “as minimal as possible” and return with updated plans. Jeremy said he would proceed with the redesign and that the revised section would meet required standards.

The discussion was tied to a larger set of road projects the county is planning; commissioners repeatedly emphasized finishing long-running projects and coordinating landowner negotiations and easements.