Traill County, North Dakota

County Commission

Water Resource District

The Traill County Water Resource District will review bills, address public correspondence, and discuss updates for multiple drainage projects including Elm River Joint WRD and various county bridges. The board will also consider the 2027 budget and address a lawsuit.

• Review/Approve permits for Neil Breidenbach
• Discuss Hoplin obstruction complaint
• Address Koenig Lawsuit
• Consider 2027 Budget
• Review Spraying and Abatement for Brunsdale Trust

Traill County EDC

Water Resource District

The Traill County Water Resource District is holding a special meeting on July 20, 2026, to inspect legal drains throughout the county. The meeting begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Mayville Golf Course and concludes at 2:00 p.m. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of a field inspection of drains.

• Field inspection of 49 named legal drains including Drain 56, Drain 52, and Drain 68
• Meeting departs from Mayville Golf Course, 34 Westwood Dr., Mayville, ND
• Inspection covers drains across Traill County, e.g., Hillsboro, Blanchard, Buxton

County Commission

Water Resource District

The Traill County Water Resource District will review bank statements, approve bills, and discuss a wide range of drainage projects and permits. The meeting agenda lists over 20 specific drains for updates, culvert repairs, and tree removals.

• Review/Approve bills from June 17 – July 7, 2026
• Review June bank statements and general journal entries
• Public forum and correspondence
• Review/Approve permits for Neil Breidenbach and East Central Regional Water District
• Discuss Koenig Lawsuit

The Board approved multiple drainage repair contracts and utility permits. Decisions included authorizing KRB Gravel, LTD for various washout repairs and approving utility permits for Nodak Electric and East Central Regional Water District.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 16 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and electronic fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved June bank statements and general journal entries (unanimous)
• Approved Moore Engineering invoice for Elm River Joint WRD Project (unanimous)
• Approved KRB Gravel, LTD repair agreement for Alternate 200 Drain No. 56 up to $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved KRB Gravel, LTD repair agreement for Kelso Floodway Drain No. 70 up to $40,000 (unanimous)
• Approved KRB Gravel, LTD outlet repair agreement for Miller Drain No. 29 up to $60,000 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Traill County Board of Commissioners will consider rescinding a previously signed Memorandum of Commitment and Nomination to the Red River Valley Water Project, which would also cancel any associated mill levy. The board will also vote on transferring funds from old Highway accounts to County Road & Bridge accounts, totaling over $1.1 million, and appoint two members to the Traill County Water Resource Board. Several updates and a street closure request are scheduled for discussion.

• Motion to rescind Red River Valley Water Project commitment and associated mill levy
• Transfer $681,844.09 from Farm to Market 2110 to County Road & Bridge 2130
• Transfer $212,001.62 from Farm to Market 2110 to pay back a motor grader incorrectly paid from ARPA
• Appoint Andy Neset and Jason Lovas to the Traill County Water Resource Board
• Street closure request from the City of Reynolds

County Commission

The Traill County Commission held a special session to review miscellaneous department budgets. No motions or formal decisions were made during the meeting.

County Commission

The Traill County Commission met on June 24, 2026, to discuss preliminary budget projections for the year 2027. No decisions were made during this meeting.

Water Resource District

The Traill County Water Resource District will hold a regular meeting on June 16, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. in Hillsboro. Agenda items include approval of June 2 meeting minutes and bills, public forum, and updates on numerous drainage projects. Notable discussions include an appointment for dam rehabilitation priority with Yaping Chi, a complaint about an obstruction from Hoplin, and a lawsuit from Koenig. The board will also review permits and various drain maintenance items such as culvert repairs and tree removal.

• Elm River Joint WRD Project Update
• Hatton Drain No. 45 – culvert repair and section 17 drainage
• N. Mayville Drain No. 8 – tree removal and inlet culverts
• Appointment: Yaping Chi, Dam Rehab Priority at 7:10 a.m.
• Koenig Lawsuit under Other Business

The Board approved a quote for the Bridge No. 55 replacement and directed Moore Engineering to advertise the project for bids. Additionally, the Board approved a subsurface water management system application for Larry Linneman in Buxton Township.

• Approved June 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and electronic fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved $204,770.79 quote from Old Castle for Bridge No. 55 replacement (unanimous)
• Directed Moore Engineering to advertise Bridge No. 55 project for bids (unanimous)
• Directed Moore Engineering to apply for a USACE 404 Nationwide Permit (3-2)
• Approved Larry Linneman's subsurface water management system application (unanimous)

County Commission

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve regular bills and auditor's warrants. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a fuel tank, windows, and an HR company. Several updates from highway and office personnel are scheduled.

• Discussion of fuel tank, windows, and HR company
• Approval of regular bills and Auditor's warrants
• Highway updates
• Request for open office position

The Commission approved a contingent request for a daycare foam party on the courthouse lawn and authorized a $1,591 Youthworks contract. Other actions included approving various county payables, meeting minutes, and a Belmont Township contract.

• Approved agenda
• Approved June 2nd meeting minutes
• Approved June 2nd Tax Equalization minutes
• Approved Auditor warrants and bills
• Signed Belmont Township contract
• Approved Youthworks contract for $1,591
• Approved Shining Lights Daycare event contingent on insurance coverage

Traill County EDC

The Traill County EDC board will review and approve May meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report, including checks. Under unfinished business, they will receive updates on Riverview Dairy, housing, strategic plan progress, and ADA website compliance. New business includes Hatton grand openings, setting an executive committee meeting for budget, and a by-laws review. The meeting also includes community updates from board members.

• Riverview Dairy update
• Housing update
• Strategic plan progress update
• ADA website compliance update (with math)
• Hatton grand openings (New Business)

County Commission

The Traill County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes, bills, and warrants for the May 19 meeting. The board will also vote on hiring a Highway Department Superintendent, approving a liquor license for Naastad Acres, and signing a resolution for Eldorado Township flood plain zoning.

• Approve bills and auditor warrants
• Hire Highway Department Superintendent
• Approve Naastad Acres beer and liquor license
• Sign Eldorado Township flood plain zoning resolution
• Approve indemnity bond for Gary & Miranda Suchor

Water Resource District

The board will discuss updates on various drain projects and bridge work across the county. The meeting includes a review of bills, bank statements, and specific permit applications.

• Review of Drain Tile Application - PDM Farms, Inc. 2026-01
• Surface Drain Permit No. 6710 for Neil Breidenbach
• Application to Construct No. 2822 for ACSC Field 8
• Discussion on the Koenig Lawsuit
• Updates on Elm River Joint WRD Project and Traill County Bridges

The board approved the application to install a 155‑acre subsurface tile system for Paul and David Mueller in Eldorado Township, authorizing the Secretary‑Treasurer to sign the permit with specific conditions. It also approved several repair and construction contracts, including a $15,000 erosion repair for a culvert, a $100,000 Roseville Drain clean‑out, and a culvert installation agreement in section 12. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved subsurface water management permit No. 2026‑01 for Muellers (unanimous)
• Authorized Chad’s Excavating to repair culvert erosion, not to exceed $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Roseville Drain No.19 clean‑out agreement with Chad’s Excavating, not to exceed $100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with C&C Excavating, LLC to install culvert in section 12, Eldorado Township (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement with Susan Bell for right‑of‑way for Bridge No.55 (unanimous)
• Directed Moore Engineering to survey entire Brokke Drain No.30 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and electronic fund transfers as presented (unanimous)
• Approved May bank statements and general journal entries as presented (unanimous)

Water Resource District

The Traill County Water Resource District will review minutes and bills, then discuss multiple drain maintenance projects including culvert repairs, tree removal, and bridge work. They will also consider a complaint about an obstruction, a surface drain permit for Neil Breidenbach, and an update on the Koenig lawsuit.

• Elm River Joint WRD Project Update
• Blanchard-Norman Drain No. 23-40
• Hatton Drain No. 45 – culvert repair/Naastad
• Surface Drain Permit No. 6710 – Neil Breidenbach
• Koenig Lawsuit

The board unanimously approved the agenda amendment, the May 5 meeting minutes, and payment of bills. It also directed Moore Engineering to order culvert material and work with Hongs to install a culvert on Kaufman Drain No. 22. Additionally, the board authorized the chair to procure a contractor to remove a dilapidated pipe on Mickelson Drain No. 13, not to exceed $5,000.

• Approved agenda amendment with added drains (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 5 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and electronic fund transfers (unanimous)
• Directed Moore Engineering to order culvert material and engage Hongs for Kaufman Drain No. 22 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman Siegert to procure contractor to remove dilapidated pipe on Mickelson Drain No. 13, not to exceed $5,000 (unanimous)

Traill County EDC

The Traill County Economic Development Board will review financial reports and approve checks. The meeting includes a presentation on a housing study and updates on dairy and housing projects.

• Approval of April 21, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approval of treasurer's report and checks
• Presentation on housing study by Burian & Associates
• Approval of cutting checks for approved grants
• Update on Riverview Dairy and housing projects

The commission approved the April 21, 2026 meeting minutes, the April 2026 treasurer's report, and the list of bills for payment. It also authorized TCEDC staff to issue grant checks through billpay, as long as grant documentation meets guidelines.

• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved April 2026 treasurer's report (motion carried)
• Approved checks for listed bills (motion carried)
• Authorized staff to issue grant checks via billpay (motion carried)

County Commission

The commission will discuss requiring department heads to cut 5% of their budgets to increase cash on hand for 2027. They will also receive updates on highway projects, K-9 and emergency management, and Facebook. The meeting includes approval of minutes and bills.

• Discussion on department heads cutting 5% of budget for cash on hand in 2027
• Highway updates at 8:05 a.m.
• Updates from Steve Hunt & Ben Gates on K-9, emergency management, Facebook
• Approval of minutes from May 5, May 12, and May 14, 2026 meetings
• Approval of bills and auditor warrants

The commission approved its agenda and several prior meeting minutes. It voted 3‑2 to transition the Clerk of Court to state responsibility, projected to save more than $104,000. It also approved use of FEMA funds for two bridge projects, transferred additional FEMA funds, purchased an extended warranty for a road grader, funded a $978,300 bridge replacement project with a local match, signed a Rural Water right‑of‑way contract, and allowed the sheriff to relocate a shooting range to county FEMA land.

• Approved agenda (motion by Eblen, seconded by Amb)
• Approved Clerk of Court transition to state (3 Yes, 2 No)
• Approved use of 2019 FEMA funds $91,952.27 for Bridges 361 and 374
• Approved transfer of 2022 FEMA funds $184,753.98 to Road & Bridge account
• Approved purchase of extended warranty for Cat motor grader $5,150
• Approved funding of Belmont Township bridge replacement $978,300 with $116,830 local match (Belmont contributes $25,000)
• Approved signing Rural Water right‑of‑way contract for water line installation
• Approved moving sheriff's shooting range to county FEMA land

County Commission

The Traill County Board met on May 1, 2026 for a special session to discuss the proposed Home Rule Charter. Commissioners answered public questions and explained their support for the charter, noting potential impacts on taxes, zoning and county operations. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

County Commission

Commissioners discussed the proposed Home Rule Charter with the public, covering legal concerns, potential tax changes, and impacts on elected versus appointed positions. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Water Resource District

The Traill County Water Resource District will discuss the Elm River Joint WRD Project update, review bills and bank statements from April 21 to May 5, and address numerous drain maintenance issues, including tree removal, culvert repair, and bridge concerns. They will also consider a surface drain permit for Neil Breidenbach, a complaint about an obstruction from Hoplin, and the ongoing Koenig lawsuit.

• Elm River Joint WRD Project update
• Blanchard-Norman Drain No. 23-40
• Hatton Drain No. 45 – culvert repair/Naastad; section 17 drainage
• Surface Drain Permit No. 6710 – Neil Breidenbach
• Koenig Lawsuit

The Water Resource District unanimously approved its agenda, minutes, bill payments, and April bank statements. It directed the secretary to notify road authorities about erosion on the Blanchard‑Norman Drain. The board also authorized tree‑removal projects, including up to $4,500 for Garfield Drain No. 32 and up to $10,000 for additional sections in Garfield Township.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Kaufman Drain No. 22, Buffalo Coulee, and Belmont‑Stavanger Drain No. 52 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the April 21 and May 1 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and electronic fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved April bank statements and general journal entries (unanimous)
• Directed Secretary‑Treasurer Spaeth to notify road authorities about Blanchard‑Norman Drain erosion (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $4,500 for tree removal along Garfield Drain No. 32, sections 14 and 23 (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $10,000 for tree removal in Garfield Township, sections 28, 27, 26 to outlet (unanimous)
• Directed Moore Engineering to size a culvert for Kaufman Drain No. 22 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Traill County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda, minutes, bills, and a Home Rule ordinance. The body also discussed hiring for a Highway employee position and approved a contract for holiday flags.

• Motion to approve Hillsboro Stars & Stripes flag placement for holidays 2026 for $280.00
• Motion to approve the Floodplain Management Model 'D' Ordinance
• Motion to approve a raffle permit for Pheasants Forever Eastern Longtails Chapter
• Discussion on Highway employees applying for Corwyn's job
• Discussion on setting two more Home Rule meetings for the week of May 11-15

The Traill County Commission approved the second reading of the Floodplain Management Model “D” Ordinance and then signed the ordinance. It also approved the removal of the county Facebook page, several road encroachment permits, and a contract with Swingen Construction for Project PCN 24675. Additional actions included authorizing county payables, granting a tax exemption to Hillsboro Development Group LLC, and scheduling two home‑rule meetings.

• Approved second reading of Floodplain Management Model “D” Ordinance (carried)
• Approved signing of Floodplain Management Model “D” Ordinance (carried)
• Approved removal of the Traill County Facebook page (carried)
• Approved signing of encroachment permits for Levi Elliott, Tod Harrington, and Burski Excavating (carried)
• Approved contract with Swingen Construction Company for Project PCN 24675 (carried)
• Authorized payment of county bills totaling $2,938,? (ACH Pers $69,353.87, ACH Pers $4,575.00, DD Tax collections $2,432,030.48, DD Payroll $317,382.42, ACH Pers $900.00, ACH ND PUBLIC HEALTH $117,737.40) (carried)
• Approved tax exemption for Hillsboro Development Group LLC (carried)
• Approved two home‑rule meetings for May 12 and May 14 at 6:30 p.m. (carried)

Water Resource District

The Water Resource District is holding a special meeting to open ballots for Roseville Drain No. 19.

• Roseville Drain No. 19 Ballot Opening

The board opened and reviewed ballots for the Roseville Drain No. 19 project. Engineer Nathan Trosen recorded a preliminary tally showing a 90‑10 split opposed to the project. The board will discuss the outcome and possible next steps at the May 5 meeting. No formal decision was made at this session.

Water Resource District

The Traill County Water Resource District will review bills, discuss drainage projects including culvert repairs and bridge inspections, and consider a 2027-2029 water development plan.

• Review/Approve bills for April 8 – 21, 2026
• Elm River Joint WRD Project Update
• Hatton Drain No. 45 culvert repair in Naastad
• Murray Drain No. 17 bridge inspections
• 2027-2029 Water Development Plan

The board unanimously approved several routine items, including the agenda, minutes, and bill payments. It also approved the installation of a 24" CSP at Leirness‑Steenerson Drain and authorized repairs on various culverts. The key action was directing Moore to produce an updated engineer’s report with side‑slope recommendations for the drainage complaint. The board will keep the Neil Breidenbach surface‑drain permit on its agenda for future monitoring.

• Approved agenda amendment adding two drains (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 7 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and electronic fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved directing Chad’s Excavating to install 24" CSP at Leirness‑Steenerson Drain (unanimous)
• Approved directing Moore to prepare updated engineer’s report on drainage complaint (unanimous)
• Authorized Moore to inspect Elm River Dam Nos. 1‑3 (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting May 1, 2026 to open Roseville Drain No. 19 ballots (unanimous)
• Noted 2027‑2029 Water Development Plan submission (informational)

County Commission

The County Commission approved a low bid of $2,351,235 for Bridge 361 and Bridge 374. The board also authorized road agreements, fund transfers for the Road and Bridge Fund, and budget baselines for 2027.

• Approved $2,351,235 bid for Bridge 361 and Bridge 374
• Approved agreement for Highway 21
• Transferred $95,397.22 from old Farm-to-Market account to Road and Bridge Fund
• Issued budget refunds to Mayville ($41,209.63), Hillsboro ($29,424.76), Portland ($11,448.16), and Hatton ($11,448.16)
• Approved advertisement for Highway Supervisor position

The Traill County Commission approved a burn ban to be in effect during Red Flag warnings through November 1, 2026. It also approved testing of ADA compliance tools for the county website, a contract to digitize meeting minutes, several encroachment permits, a road equipment purchase, and tax abatements for two residents. All actions were adopted by motion and carried.

• Approved burn ban during Red Flag warnings through Nov 1, 2026 (motion Amb, seconded Young, carried)
• Approved testing of CivicPlus ADA compliance tools for county website (motion Amb, seconded Eblen, carried)
• Approved contract with ArcaSearch to digitize county meeting minutes (motion Eblen, seconded Nesvig, carried)
• Approved encroachment permit for Dakota Natural Gas on County Road 11 (motion Eblen, seconded Nesvig, carried)
• Approved encroachment permit for Nodak Electric off County Road 11 (motion Amb, seconded Young, carried)
• Approved encroachment permit for Midco fiber optic on County Road 23 (motion Amb, seconded Nesvig, carried)
• Approved purchase of power rake attachment for road equipment (motion Amb, seconded Young, carried)
• Approved tax abatements for Ryan and Sara Johnson for 2024‑2025 (motion Eblen, seconded Nesvig, carried)

Traill County EDC

The Traill County EDC board will meet to approve the 2026 grant program recommendations. The board will also review reports from the secretary and treasurer and discuss updates on housing and ADA compliance.

• Approval of 2026 Grant programs recommendations
• Riverview Dairy update
• Housing update
• ADA Website Compliance
• March 17, 2026, meeting minutes

The commission approved the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved the March 2026 treasurer’s report and the related checks. Finally, the board approved an additional $130 in grant payouts, bringing total grant payments to $25,130.03.

• Approved March 17, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved March 2026 treasurer’s report (motion carried)
• Approved checks (motion carried)
• Approved extra $130 in grant payouts, total $25,130.03 (motion carried)

County Commission

The Traill County Commission met on April 8, 2026 at Mayville City Hall. Commissioners Ken Nesvig, Tom Eblen, Kurt Elliott and Larry Young, along with Charter Commission members David Mueller and Ben Gates, discussed the Home Rule Charter and answered questions. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Water Resource District

The board will discuss updates on various drain projects and bridge repairs. The meeting includes a review of permit applications and the 2027-2029 Water Development Plan.

• Hatton Drain No. 45 culvert repair
• Miller Drain No. 29 outlet repair trash rack
• Murray Drain No. 17 Bridge Nos. 223, 292, 304
• Surface Drain Permits No. 6710 (Neil Breidenbach) and No. 6861 (Joel Brandsted)
• 2027-2029 Water Development Plan

The board unanimously approved the agenda amendment, prior meeting minutes, bill payments, and March bank statements. It authorized a 10‑year lease for Ackerman Farms and the purchase of a 24" × 60' culvert for Section 24 in Mayville Township. The board also approved Surface Drain Permit Application No. 6861 for Joel Brandsted, attaching specific conditions and authorizing the secretary‑treasurer to sign. A special meeting was set for May 1, 2026 to open ballots for Roseville Drain No. 19.

• Approved agenda amendment to add Solicitation of Views for Surface Drain Permit No. 6858 (unanimous)
• Approved March 17 and March 31 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and electronic fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved March bank statements and general journal entries (unanimous)
• Approved 10‑year lease for NW ¼ of section 28 in Bingham Township (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 24" × 60' culvert for Section 24 in Mayville Township (unanimous)
• Approved Surface Drain Permit No. 6861 for Joel Brandsted with conditions (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting on May 1, 2026 to open ballots for Roseville Drain No. 19 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss road enforcement and administrative agreements. The body will consider requesting year-round assistance from the ND Highway Patrol to enforce load restrictions on county roads.

• Request for ND Highway Patrol assistance with road load restrictions
• Clerk of Court funding agreement with the State of ND
• Authorization for Corwyn Martin to advertise for the Highway Supervisor
• Gravel bid opening

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the March 17, 2026 minutes. It authorized a letter to the North Dakota Highway Patrol for year‑round load‑restriction assistance and opened and accepted all gravel bids. The board also approved signing the agreement for Bridge 361 and Bridge 374 pending right‑of‑way signatures, transferred inactive highway funds to the Road and Bridge Fund, and authorized refunds to four cities for unused 2025 budget funds.

• Approved agenda (motion Eblen, seconded Amb)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2026 (motion Eblen, seconded Young)
• Approved letter to ND Highway Patrol for year‑round load‑restriction enforcement (motion Amb, seconded Nesvig)
• Approved advertisement for Highway Supervisor position (motion Amb, seconded Eblen)
• Approved opening and acceptance of all gravel bids (motion Eblen, seconded Amb)
• Approved signing agreement for Bridge 361 and Bridge 374 contingent on right‑of‑way signatures (motion Amb, seconded Eblen)
• Approved transfer of $95,397.22, $28,591.41, and $177.02 from inactive highway accounts to the Road and Bridge Fund (motion Eblen, seconded Amb)
• Approved refunds to Mayville, Hillsboro, Portland, and Hatton cities totaling $93,531.71 (motion Eblen, seconded Nesvig)

County Commission

Commissioners approved a motion to place the State's Attorney position in line 4 of appointed offices, passing 3‑2 after a tie‑breaking vote. This changes the State's Attorney from an elected to an appointed role, affecting how the office is filled. The board also finalized the wording of the ballot question that will appear on the upcoming primary election. Finalizing the question determines what voters will consider in the primary.

• Approved moving State's Attorney to line 4 of appointed offices (3-2)
• Finalized primary election ballot question (no vote recorded)

Water Resource District

The Traill County Water Resource District is holding a special meeting for a public hearing. The session focuses on the Roseville Drain No. 19 Improvement Project No. 2026-01.

• Public hearing for Roseville Drain No. 19 Improvement Project No. 2026-01

The Traill County Water Resource District held a public hearing on Roseville Drain No. 19 Improvement Project No. 2026-01. No decision, vote, or approval was recorded for the project itself. The meeting minutes were approved by Chairman Jason Siegert. The meeting adjourned at 9:43 a.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (Chair Jason Siegert)

County Commission

The Traill County Board of Commissioners will consider several motions, including approving an insurance bid and a construction‑engineering proposal. The key action is signing the Industrial Builders contract for project BRC‑BFJ‑4900(050). Additional items include approving beer and liquor licenses for Goose River Golf Course and signing the County Township General Fund balance sheet. Several agenda items are informational only and require no action.

• County Insurance opening and motion to approve bid
• Motion to open the proposal to perform construction engineering
• Motion to sign the Industrial Builders contract for project BRC‑BFJ‑4900(050)
• Motion to approve beer and liquor licenses for Goose River Golf Course (April 1 – Nov 1 2026)
• Motion to sign the County Township General Fund Balance sheet as of 12‑31‑25

The board adopted the home rule charter as written, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote, and created a resolution to place it on the June ballot. It approved county insurance with Heritage Insurance/NDIRF at a $3 million coverage level and signed the Industrial Builders contract for project BRC‑BRJ‑4900(050) valued at $1,584,693.60. The commission also approved a summer‑hour schedule for highway staff and changed the CRIB representatives. Additional actions included approving the agenda, minutes, and a property tax abatement.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved county insurance with Heritage Insurance/NDIRF, $3 M coverage (motion carried)
• Approved Industrial Builders contract BRC‑BRJ‑4900(050) for $1,584,693.60 (motion carried)
• Adopted home rule charter (5‑0 vote) and created June ballot resolution (motion carried)
• Approved highway staff summer‑hour schedule, 10‑hour shifts Mon‑Thu starting Apr 6 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved change of CRIB representatives: Ben Gates primary, Jerry Tollefson alternate (motion carried)
• Approved property tax abatement for Randy Knudson (motion carried)

Elm River Joint Water Resource District

The Elm River Joint Water Resource District will meet to review the February 3 meeting minutes and approve pending bills. The board will discuss the Elm River Dams 1, 2, and 3 Improvements Project. It will also consider a bond redemption and the 2027‑2029 Water Development Plan.

• Review February 3 meeting minutes (Secretary’s Report)
• Approve bills (Treasurer’s Report)
• Elm River Dams 1, 2 and 3 Improvements Project
• Bond redemption
• 2027‑2029 Water Development Plan

The Elm River Joint Water Resource District board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes of the February 3 meeting, and the bills and treasurer’s report. It also approved calling the 2027‑2030 maturities of the Series 2024B Maintenance Levy Improvement Bonds to pay off the Elm River Dam #1‑#3 improvement project. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills and treasurer’s report (unanimous)
• Approved calling 2027‑2030 Series 2024B bonds for Elm River Dam #1‑#3 improvements (unanimous)

Water Resource District

The Traill County Water Resource District will review prior meeting minutes and bills, hear updates on several drain projects, consider a bond resolution for Murray Drain No. 17 bridge replacements, and discuss the 2027‑2029 Water Development Plan and related bond/assessment matters.

• Bond resolution for Murray Drain No. 17 bridges (Nos. 223, 292, 304)
• Elm River Joint WRD Project update
• Traill County Bridges discussion
• Hatton Drain No. 45 culvert repair/naastad
• 2027‑2029 Water Development Plan and bond/assessment discussion

The Water Resource District approved a resolution authorizing $165,000 in maintenance levy improvement bonds for Murray Drain No. 17 bridge repairs. It also approved the NDDOT drainage request for a highway right‑of‑way project and directed staff to proceed with the 2027‑2029 Water Development Plan. Additional actions included approving bill payments, a rent‑agreement draft for a waste‑land parcel, and a surface‑drain application support letter.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Moen Drain No. 27 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and electronic fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved $165,000 maintenance levy improvement bonds for Murray Drain bridges (unanimous)
• Approved NDDOT Request for Drainage on Highway Right of Way (Chairman Siegert, Halvorson, Thompson, Neset voted yes; Lovas abstained)
• Approved motion that Manager Lovas has a conflict and may not vote on his own request (Chairman Siegert, Halvorson, Thompson, Neset voted yes; Lovas abstained)
• Approved draft agreement for Kevin Ackerman's rent request on waste‑land parcel (unanimous)
• Approved language and email support for Herberg Township surface‑drain application (unanimous)
• Directed staff to proceed with the 2027‑2029 Water Development Plan (unanimous)

Traill County EDC

The board will approve the Treasurer’s report and the related checks. It will review updates on Riverview Dairy, housing, a Portland board member, and a career expo and job fair reminder. New business includes discussion of the 2026 grant budget for beautification and public spaces and a review of ADA website compliance. The meeting also includes community updates and board education.

• Approval of Treasurer’s report
• Approval of Treasurer’s checks
• 2026 Grant programs Beautification and Public Spaces budget
• ADA website compliance review
• Riverview Dairy update

The commission approved the February 17, 2026 meeting minutes and the February 2026 treasurer's report. It also approved the pending checks. Finally, the board voted to allocate $25,000 for 2026 beautification and public‑space grant programs, with applications to open March 25.

• Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved February 2026 treasurer's report (motion carried)
• Approved pending checks (motion carried)
• Approved $25,000 grant allocation for beautification and public spaces (motion carried)

Water Resource District

The Traill County Water Resource District will review recent drain and bridge projects, consider permit applications and complaints, and discuss the long‑term water development plan and related bond or assessment options. Decisions may be made on repairs, tree removal, and utility permits. The meeting also includes routine financial reports and public forum items.

• Elm River Joint WRD Project update
• Hatton Drain No. 45 culvert repair/naastad
• Miller Drain No. 29 outlet repair – trash rack
• Murray Drain No. 17 bridges Nos. 223, 292, 304
• 2027‑2029 Water Development Plan and bond/assessment discussion

County Commission

The commission will vote on a raffle permit for Stordahl Lutheran scheduled for April 8, 2026. It will also approve a $76,107.79 transfer from the general undistributed fund to the URM fund to correct a 2024 error. Updates will be given on employee compensation reporting, highway matters, the state biennium Clerk of Court agreement, and sheriff operations. No action is required for the NDACo & NDCCA tour on April 15, 2026.

• Approve raffle permit for Stordahl Lutheran (event date 4/8/26)
• Approve $76,107.79 transfer from general undistributed fund to URM fund to fix 2024 error
• Commission update on next steps for employee compensation reporting
• State biennium Clerk of Court agreement update (due by April 1)
• Sheriff updates

County Commission

The Traill County Board of Commissioners will consider motions to approve the agenda and minutes, approve regular bills and auditor’s warrants, and sign Memoranda of Understanding with Norman County, MN and Polk County, MN. They will also vote on a resolution for project BRC‑BRJ‑4900(050) and discuss township zoning and the charter commission. No action is required on an informational letter from the Dufners’ attorney.

• Motion to sign Memorandum of Understanding between Norman County, MN & Traill County, ND
• Motion to sign Memorandum of Understanding between Polk County, MN & Traill County, ND
• Motion to sign a resolution for project BRC‑BRJ‑4900(050)
• Discussion regarding Township Zoning
• Discussion regarding Charter Commission

Commissioners approved the agenda and the February 3 minutes. They authorized payment of the regular bills and approved a $1,584,693.60 contract with Industrial Builders Inc. for Project BRC‑BRJ‑4900(050). The board signed memoranda of understanding with Norman County, MN and Polk County, MN, amended the road superintendent’s radio budget to $58,100.90, set a $5,900 per‑acre right‑of‑way rate for bridges 361 and 374, and approved a lump‑sum bridge cost‑share of $64,000 (total $109,000). The commission denied tax abatements for the Christian Sports Commission and a renter‑requested one‑year abatement, and tabled discussion of the Human Services account.

• Approved agenda (motion Eblen, seconded Young)
• Approved February 3 minutes (motion Eblen, seconded Young)
• Approved regular bills and auditor’s warrants (motion Young, seconded Eblen)
• Approved $1,584,693.60 contract with Industrial Builders Inc. for Project BRC‑BRJ‑4900(050) (motion Eblen, seconded Young)
• Signed MOU with Norman County, MN (motion Amb, seconded Young)
• Signed MOU with Polk County, MN (motion Eblen, seconded Young)
• Amended road superintendent radio budget to $58,100.90 (motion Elliott, seconded Young)
• Denied tax abatements for Christian Sports Commission and renter‑requested one‑year abatement (motions Young & Eblen, seconded Eblen & Young)

Traill County EDC

The Traill County Economic Development Corporation board will approve the Treasurer’s report and related checks, receive updates on Riverview Dairy, housing, and the strategic plan, and discuss new business items including a community showcase update, a marketing committee meeting date, and the 2026 grant programs for beautification and public spaces. The meeting also includes an Executive Director’s report and community updates from board members.

• Approval of Treasurer’s report
• Approval of checks
• Discussion of 2026 Grant programs Beautification and Public Spaces
• Community Showcase update
• Marketing committee meeting date

The Traill County Economic Development Commission approved the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved the January 2026 treasurer’s report and the subsequent checks. All three motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved Jan. 20, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Jan. 2026 treasurer’s report (motion carried)
• Approved checks as presented (motion carried)

Water Resource District

The Traill County Water Resource District will review bills, public correspondence, and a list of drainage projects including Elm River Joint WRD and Hatton Drain No. 45. The board will also consider surface drainage permits and address a lawsuit.

• Elm River Joint WRD Project Update
• Hatton Drain No. 45 – culvert repair
• Miller Drain No. 29 – outlet repair
• Surface Drain Permit No. 6710 – Neil Breidenbach
• Koenig Lawsuit

The board unanimously adopted a resolution of necessity, a resolution approving the engineer’s report, and a resolution determining benefited property and setting a hearing for the Roseville Drain No. 19 Improvement Project. It also approved the TrueNorth Steel quote for culvert material needed for bridge replacements. The hearing for the Roseville project was scheduled for March 31 at 8:30 a.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Feb 3 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and electronic fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved TrueNorth Steel quote for culvert material (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution of Necessity for Roseville Drain No. 19 Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution approving Engineer’s Report for Roseville Drain No. 19 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution determining benefited property and setting hearing for Roseville Drain No. 19 (unanimous)

County Commission

The Commission will consider motions to approve the agenda, approve the January 20, 2026 minutes, approve regular bills and the auditor’s warrants, permit the auditor to advertise for insurance bids, and authorize the signing of a county deed transferring a foreclosure property to Mayville City for $21. Additional scheduled updates cover highways, asset pledges, abatement, a Hoffart letter, a potential US Fish & Wildlife Service property purchase, and budget year‑end reviews.

• Motion to approve the agenda
• Motion to approve the minutes of January 20, 2026
• Motion to approve regular bills and Auditor’s warrants
• Motion to allow the Auditor to advertise for insurance bids
• Motion to allow signing of a county deed transferring a foreclosure property to Mayville City for $21

The commission approved a deed transfer to the city of Mayville for $21.00 and authorized payment of listed county bills and warrants. Commissioners adopted a letter of support for a three‑bridge restoration partnership and passed a resolution designating county banks as depositories, allowing additional deposits beyond FDIC limits. The board also approved a tax abatement for the William Brunsdale Living Trust, reimbursed the Emergency Fund from highway cash, adopted budget amendments, and authorized a title and salary change for Deputy Auditor Michele Jacobs.

• Approved deed transfer to City of Mayville for $21.00
• Approved regular bill payments and warrants as listed
• Approved letter of support for three‑bridge restoration partnership (4‑1 vote)
• Adopted resolution designating county banks as depositories and permitting additional deposits exceeding FDIC limits (unanimous vote)
• Approved tax abatement for William Brunsdale Living Trust
• Approved Auditor reimbursement of Emergency Fund from highway cash and replenishment of VSO fund
• Approved budget amendments as presented
• Approved title and salary change for Deputy Auditor Michele Jacobs

Water Resource District

The board will discuss maintenance and updates for several county drains and bridges. The meeting includes a review of drainage permits and the 2027-2029 Water Development Plan.

• Elm River Joint WRD Project update
• Hatton Drain No. 45 culvert repair
• Miller Drain No. 29 outlet repair
• Roseville Drain No. 19 reconstruction study
• Surface Drain Permits No. 6710 (Neil Breidenbach) and No. 6861 (Joel Brandsted)

The board unanimously approved the agenda, the minutes of the Jan. 20 meeting, the payment of bills, and the January bank statements and journal entries. It also unanimously directed Ms. Spaeth to reply to American Crystal Sugar that the WRD has no comments on impacts, but the proposed berm may require a dike permit. The board tasked Ms. Spaeth to work with Moore to update the project list for the 2027‑2029 Water Development Plan and to keep the Surface Drain Permit No. 6710 matter on future agendas.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan. 20 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and electronic fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved Jan. bank statements and general journal entries (unanimous)
• Directed Ms. Spaeth to respond to American Crystal Sugar, noting possible dike permit (unanimous)
• Directed Mr. Fredricks to seek response from Dacotah Bank on Surface Drain Permit No. 6710 (unanimous)
• Tasked Ms. Spaeth to work with Moore to compile updated project list for 2027‑2029 Water Development Plan (unanimous)
• Directed the board to keep the Surface Drain Permit No. 6710 complaint on future meeting agendas (unanimous)

Elm River Joint Water Resource District

The board will meet to review the Elm River Dams 1, 2, and 3 Improvements Project and discuss bonds. The agenda also includes the 2027-2029 Water Development Plan.

• Elm River Dams 1, 2 and 3 Improvements Project
• Bond discussion
• 2027-2029 Water Development Plan

The board approved the agenda, the December 11 meeting minutes, and the treasurer's report, each by unanimous roll‑call vote. It also approved a motion directing Ohnstad Twichell to gather payoff scenarios for early redemption of Series B bonds. Additionally, Moore was tasked to work with Jessica Spaeth to compile an updated cost list for the 2027‑2029 Water Development Plan and submit it to the Department of Water Resources by April 30, 2026.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved December 11 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills and treasurer’s report (unanimous)
• Directed Ohnstad Twichell to collect early bond redemption payoff scenarios (unanimous)
• Assigned Moore to compile updated list and costs for 2027‑2029 Water Development Plan (task assigned)

Water Resource District

The board will discuss updates and repairs for multiple county drains and bridges. The meeting includes a GIS tutorial and a review of 2026 engineering rates. Members will also address a complaint regarding an obstruction from Hoplin.

• Review of 2026 Engineering Rates
• Hatton Drain No. 45 culvert repair
• Roseville Drain No. 19 reconstruction study
• Surface Drain Permit No. 6710 for Neil Breidenbach
• Hoplin obstruction complaint

The Water Resource District Board approved the meeting agenda, the minutes from the January 6 meeting, and the payment of bills and electronic fund transfers, all by unanimous roll‑call vote. The Board also approved the 2026 engineering rate sheet, again unanimously. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 6 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and electronic fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 engineering rate sheet (unanimous)

County Commission

The Traill County Board of Commissioners will consider routine agenda items, including approving the agenda, minutes, regular bills, a letter to Troy Hefta, and an indemnity bond of $2,520 for Wold Johnson, P.C. They also received a letter about grant opportunities from Garrison Diversion. Additional discussions will cover highway updates and a contract/abatement matter.

• Approve indemnity bond for Wold Johnson, P.C. – $2,520.00
• Approve letter to Troy Hefta regarding property questions
• Approve regular bills and Auditor’s warrants
• Review grant application opportunities from Garrison Diversion
• Highway updates (Corwyn Martin / Matt Lange) and contract/abatement discussion (Kayla Knudson)

The Traill County Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, the prior minutes, and an indemnity bond for Wold Johnson, P.C. They also approved a financing plan for a motor grader, a radio purchase using ARPA funds, and a motion to begin the Home Rule Charter process. The board approved a tax abatement for the Anchor Elevator fire loss and signed a contract with Vanguard for a new module.

• Approved agenda (motion Eblen, seconded Young) – carried
• Approved minutes of Jan 6 2026 (motion Nesvig, seconded Eblen) – carried
• Approved indemnity bond for Wold Johnson, P.C. in the amount of $2,520.00 – carried
• Approved financing option for motor grader through Butler (motion Amb, seconded Nesvig) – carried
• Approved purchase of 14 mobile radios and 3 handheld radios with ARPA funds – carried
• Approved proceeding with the Home Rule Charter process (motion Nesvig, seconded Eblen) – carried
• Approved tax abatement for Anchor Elevator in Hatton – carried
• Approved contract with Vanguard for a new module – carried

Traill County EDC

The Traill County Economic Development Corporation board will consider approval of the treasurer’s report and related checks. It will also set dates for a strategic‑plan session with the executive committee and for a bylaws review with the organizational committee. Additional agenda items include a housing survey update, a Portland representative report, and upcoming community events.

• Approve treasurer’s report
• Approve checks
• Set date for strategic‑plan planning with executive committee
• Set date for bylaws and policy review with organizational committee
• Discuss housing survey update

The commission approved the December 2025 meeting minutes and the December 2025 treasurer’s report. It also approved the pending checks for additional bookkeeping assistance. Finally, the board approved the new committee assignments.

• Approved Dec. 16, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Dec. 29‑30, 2025 email minutes (motion carried)
• Approved December 2025 treasurer’s report (motion carried)
• Approved outstanding checks for bookkeeping assistance (motion carried)
• Approved committee assignments (motion carried)

County Commission

The Traill County Board of Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, appoint new chair and vice‑chair for 2026, assign portfolio responsibilities, and adopt the state‑mandated mileage rate of $0.725 per mile. They will also authorize the Auditor’s office to pay bills through January 9, 2026, and accept a letter of support for assistance with the county CAD. Additional items include a letter about removing Ellingson Farm District from the National Register and a notice of required attendance at the state weed forum.

• Set 2026 mileage rates at $0.725 per mile (state rate)
• Appoint Kurt Elliott as Chairman for 2026
• Appoint Ken Nesvig as Vice‑Chairman for 2026
• Approve Auditor’s office to pay bills through 1/9/2026
• Approve Ben Gates’ letter of support for Sanford to assist with Traill County CAD

The commissioners appointed Kurt Elliott as chairman and Ken Nesvig as vice‑chairman for 2026, assigned each member to a portfolio, and set the state OMB mileage rate at $.725 per mile. They approved the regular bills and warrants, appointed Nesvig to the AVHSZ Board, and authorized Nesvig to sign a letter of support for a CAD system grant. The commission also signed an encroachment permit for Les Amb and approved a professional services agreement with KLJ Engineering. Several items, such as highway bid reviews and radio funding, were tabled for a later meeting.

• Appointed Kurt Elliott chairman (carried)
• Appointed Ken Nesvig vice‑chairman (carried)
• Set mileage reimbursement rate at $.725 per mile (carried)
• Approved regular bills and auditor’s warrants (carried)
• Appointed Ken Nesvig to AVHSZ Board (3‑1 vote)
• Authorized Ken Nesvig to sign CAD system support letter (carried)
• Signed encroachment permit for Les Amb (carried)
• Approved KLJ Engineering services agreement, allowing Nesvig to sign (carried)

Water Resource District

The board will discuss maintenance and updates for multiple county drains and bridges. The meeting includes a review of permits, a lawsuit involving Koenig, and the establishment of 2026 engineering rates.

• Review of 2026 Engineering Rates
• Maintenance updates for Hatton Drain No. 45, Miller Drain No. 29, and Morgan Drain No. 36
• Reconstruction study for Roseville Drain No. 19
• Surface Drain Permit No. 6710 for Neil Breidenbach
• Discussion of Koenig Lawsuit

The board approved a $9,653.34 contract with TrueNorth Steel for a trash rack. It also approved routine financial items, designated three banks as depositories, and made several appointments to joint water resource districts. Additionally, the board directed Moore to work with Traill County on cost‑share calculations for three bridge projects.

• Approved and authorized $9,653.34 TrueNorth Steel trash rack quote (4-1)
• Approved payment of bills and electronic fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved December bank statements and general journal entries (unanimous)
• Appointed Andy Neset to Elm River Joint WRD, Jason Siegert as alternate (unanimous)
• Appointed Andy Neset to Red River Joint WRD, Gary Thompson as alternate (unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Siegert, Andy Neset, Gary Thompson to Grand Forks‑Traill Joint WRD (unanimous)
• Approved Dakota Heritage Bank, Goose River Bank, First State Bank as depositories (unanimous)
• Directed Moore to work with Traill County on cost‑share for bridges Nos. 223, 292, 304 (unanimous)