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County updates utility permitting guidebook and fee rules under MC20-75

Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Minnehaha County adopted Resolution MC20-75 to revise MC15-49 and adopt a new 'Accommodation of Utilities on County Highway Right-of-Way' guidebook (Jan. 2021) updating fee schedules and non-compliance language for utility crossings.

Minnehaha County approved Resolution MC20-75, revising MC15-49 to adopt an updated guidebook titled 'Accommodation of Utilities on County Highway Right-of-Way' (dated January 2021).

Highway Superintendent DJ Buthe said the guidebook clarifies permitting criteria, updates fee schedules and tightens language related to non-compliance for utility facility crossings of county highways. The resolution delegates implementation details to the Highway Superintendent consistent with County Ordinance MC#47-15.

The Commission approved the resolution by a unanimous roll call vote, directing that all fees collected be deposited to the County Highway and Bridge Fund.