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Board reviews Ben Peterson’s tile-crossing permit request; no final action
Summary
A permit to replace a tile crossing for landowner Ben Peterson was discussed; engineer estimated $7,250, which exceeds the county’s $5,000 threshold, and the board requested further checks rather than approving the permit at the meeting.
The board discussed a tile crossing permit application from Ben Peterson for property spanning Norway Township and Center Township and did not take final action.
Speaker 3 explained Peterson is the sole landowner served by the short tile stretch and that a full engineering and public-hearing process would be disproportionate. Instead, the board considered a cost-share permit. Speaker 3 cited an estimate of about $7,250 for a 12-inch tile replacement; because that figure exceeds the $5,000 threshold that triggers board review, the matter was brought to the meeting.
Board members asked staff to verify whether other private tiles connect to the line and whether abandoning the old tile might be feasible. Speaker 1 noted the county would retain responsibility for the road-right-of-way portion even if the private owner maintained other segments.
Speaker 3 said staff would revisit the site with engineers and with contractor Helgeson to confirm the best route and cost, and the board agreed to defer a formal decision until further verification could be completed.
