Ramsey County Water Board Approves North Snag & Clear Project; County Commission Considers 2027 Budget and Disaster Declaration
The Ramsey County Water Board and County Commissioners both voted unanimously on July 7, 2026, to approve the Ramsey County North Snag & Clear Project following a public hearing that concluded at 8:45 AM. The Water Board approved the project 4-0, and the County Commissioners approved it 5-0.
North Snag & Clear Project Approved
The July 7 public hearing on the North Snag & Clear Project drew no further discussion or additional items after the vote. The project was approved for implementation by both bodies. No dollar amount for the project was listed in the available minutes.
Water Board Acts on Multiple Projects and Finances
In the same meeting, the Water Board approved several additional water management actions, all by 4-0 votes:
- Scheduled a public hearing for the Stevens Snag & Clear project.
- Selected Western State Bank for Fancher Township financing.
- Approved replacing two 24" culverts with one 36" culvert at Highland Center.
- Approved reimbursement for Jim Mikkelsen's culvert and installation costs.
- Extended an MSA amendment with KL Engineering.
- Accepted a Mike Ziegler water complaint for KU investigation.
- Approved a Paul Becker drain application.
- Authorized Fischer Surveying to complete a stream crossing in Prospect Township.
The board also approved June meeting minutes, June special meeting minutes, DWR Emergency Drain Application minutes, June financial reports, and June bills — each by 4-0 votes.
County Commission Agenda: 2027 Budget, Disaster Declaration
The Ramsey County Commission met July 7, 2026, though minutes have not yet been published. The agenda included discussion of the 2027 budget and approval of Disaster Declaration Resolution 6/30/26. The commission also considered a Tyler Tech training quote and approval of Standing Committees via the ND Co Commissioners Association. Because minutes are not yet available, no vote tallies or outcomes for these items can be reported.
Coming Up
July 21, 2026 — Water Board Public Hearing: The Ramsey County Water Resource District Board of Managers will hold a public hearing on a petition to snag and clear a section of a natural water course in Stevens, Minnewaukan, Ontario, and South Minnewaukan townships and the City of Crary. The project aims to remove surface water and debris to improve agricultural land and county and township roads. The proposed project area runs from the NE1/4 of Section 30, T154N, R62W to the SW1/4 of Section 20, T153N, R62W. A Resolution of Necessity approved by two-thirds of the Board and County Commission is required.