The Allamakee County Board of Supervisors met in regular session Monday, September 25 to address a full agenda of matters including the discussion of using the Department of Human Services (DHS) building for 24-hour placement of juveniles awaiting permanent placement, discussion and consideration of uses for tax dollars returned from the Iowa State University (ISU) Extension, and consideration of a certificate of adjustment. The meeting was called to order by Board of Supervisors Chairperson Dan Byrnes with Supervisors Mark Reiser and Dennis Keatley present.
During Public Comment, Jim Hitchins of rural Lansing further addressed a matter he previously discussed during Public Comment at the September 18 Board of Supervisors meeting. At that September 18 meeting, Hitchins discussed a proposed driveway for increased safety and improved vehicle access to his property allowing a steep portion of a secondary county road off Mays Prairie Drive to be bypassed in addition to specifics relating to the steep incline and safety issues associated with this secondary road and his request to have the County assist with the driveway culvert cost.
At the September 25 meeting, Hitchins noted a recent conversation with Allamakee County Engineer Brian Ridenour with Hitchins advising that it is his understanding that assistance from the County with the culvert cost would not be possible. Hitchins provided a recommendation that the County should consider reducing the slope of this portion of...
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