Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Chad Benda’s organization
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Murray County Board Of Commissioners Proceedings
The Board of Commissioners addressed several agenda items, including the approval of the sale of lots in the Christensen Subdivision and the adoption of the Southwest Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. Key discussions involved maintenance updates for the Highway Department, approval of ditch bills for the Drainage Authority, and a review of the potential assessment and budget implications regarding the 34th Street improvement project. Additionally, the Board approved an EDA loan for property on Broadway Avenue, engaged in a closed session regarding labor negotiation strategy, and reviewed committee reports.
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The board discussed security improvements for the Sheriff's Department Storage Building, approved warrant payments, and conducted a public hearing on the Capital Improvement Plan for the Murray County Medical Center. Key operational updates from the Medical Center were reviewed. Several conditional use permits were approved for agricultural and electrical substation projects. The board authorized the advertisement for a Highway Maintenance Supervisor, established a Correctional Facility Feasibility Assessment Committee and a Road and Bridge Committee, and approved a land donation to the Soil and Water Conservation District. Wage reclassifications for the Sheriff's Department were approved, along with a rate change for excess material handling. The board approved an application for a Courts Safety Grant for court administration security. Finally, a resolution was adopted opposing the proposed PowerOn Midwest transmission project within the county.
Aug 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Murray County Board Of Commissioners Proceedings
The board conducted public hearings regarding ditch repairs for Judicial Ditch 14 and County Ditch 20, subsequently ordering the repairs. Key agenda items included the approval of ditch bills, a contract for carpet replacement at Sunrise Terrace, an addendum to the Jail Services Agreement with Lyon County, and a new law enforcement contract with the City of Fulda. Additionally, the board approved a cooperative facility use agreement with the Murray Soil and Water Conservation District, authorized the purchase of excess material for the county landfill, and discussed a proposed 765 kV transmission line project, planning to draft a formal resolution expressing local opposition and concerns regarding the project.
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Murray County Board of Commissioners Proceedings
The board discussed several items, including the approval of a long-term facility planning study proposal, the review of a county road safety plan presented by Alliant Engineering and MN DOT, and a ditch inspection report. The board formally declined to participate in a tax abatement for the City of Slayton's 34th Street reconstruction project and opted to table the setting of 2027 elected officials' salaries. Approval was granted for final payments related to the 2026 maintenance striping project and a box culvert project, as well as a bid for bituminous pavement work. Additionally, the board approved an employee wellness event and held a closed session regarding labor negotiation strategy.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
