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Kossuth supervisors approve three utility right‑of‑way requests for minimal road disturbance
Summary
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors granted permits for two bores by Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative and one overhead pole installation by Interstate Power & Light after staff recommended approval and the board approved both motions by voice vote.
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors approved three utility right‑of‑way requests during its meeting on Oct. 25, 2025, allowing two directional bores for Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative and an overhead pole installation by Interstate Power & Light to proceed with minimal surface disturbance.
County roads staff described the first two applications as bores with “very little disturbance to the road” and recommended approval. The two bores include one under 400th and Twentieth Street to serve the city of Swea City and its wastewater treatment lagoons and a second to replace an old service to a residence under 200th Street. Supervisor Stacker moved to approve both Iowa Lakes requests; Supervisor Hawes seconded. The board approved the motion by voice vote.
A separate request from Interstate Power & Light asked to install an overhead pole mid‑span and run electricity down to a residence. Roads staff recommended approval, noting minimal impact to the road right‑of‑way. Supervisor Stecker moved to approve the Interstate Power & Light request; Supervisor Wachter seconded. The board approved the motion by voice vote.
Board members did not request additional conditions or traffic restrictions beyond the standard right‑of‑way permit requirements discussed by staff. No formal roll‑call tally was recorded in the meeting minutes; the board carried both motions by voice vote.
The permits apply to private utility work that crosses county right‑of‑way. County staff said the bore method and the overhead pole installation should limit disruption to traffic and pavement. The board did not schedule follow‑up action on these items.
Votes at a glance: two Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative bore permits — motion by Supervisor Stacker, second by Supervisor Hawes, approved by voice vote; one Interstate Power & Light overhead pole permit — motion by Supervisor Stecker, second by Supervisor Wachter, approved by voice vote.
The board moved on to other agenda items after the approvals.
