Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors Meeting Summary — 2026-08-10
Key Actions
- Decorah Cluster Housing Redevelopment Project: The Board unanimously approved signing a letter of support for the Decorah Cluster Housing Redevelopment Project after a presentation from Stephanie Fromm of Winneshiek County Development and Tourism.
- NEICAC lease amendment: The Board unanimously approved a lease amendment with NEICAC for space rented for Public Health at the Smith Building.
- Consent agenda: The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the previous meeting's minutes, claims filed with the Board, and acceptance and filing of the County Recorder's monthly report.
- Adjournment: The Board unanimously voted to adjourn until 9:30 a.m. Monday, August 24, 2026.
Major Discussion Topics
Potential Urban Revitalization Zone and Tax Abatement
Russell Novak informed the Board about a potential building project his company is considering. He asked whether the Board would consider establishing an Urban Revitalization Zone for the project and granting a tax abatement on improvements.
The Board reached a consensus that it would consider an abatement and indicated that Novak should begin the legal process for preparing the appropriate paperwork.
Verizon Lease Amendment
The Board discussed a proposed lease amendment with Verizon. The minutes record that the Board provided direction to the County Attorney regarding the response but do not specify the substance of that direction.
Department Updates
- Recycling: Recycling Supervisor Jeff Kuboushek reported that the Recycling Center can now accept #5 plastics and provided an update on a loader purchase.
- Road projects: County Engineer Michael Kueny provided updates on road projects.
What Happens Next
- The potential building project and tax-abatement request may proceed into the legal paperwork process following the Board's indication that it would consider an abatement.
- The County Attorney received Board direction regarding the proposed Verizon lease amendment.
- The Board adjourned until its next meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026.
This Civic Translator summary is based on publicly available official meeting minutes from the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors for its August 10, 2026 meeting.
