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Silver Creek supervisors permit temporary Xcel Energy driveway onto 148th with conditions
Summary
Silver Creek Township approved a temporary driveway permit allowing Xcel Energy access to 148th until Oct. 1, 2026, requiring a pre-construction meeting, repair of any road damage at Xcel’s expense, and removal of the driveway after use; the motion passed 3-0.
Chairman Mike Helman moved and Vice Chairman Brandon Geyen seconded a motion to allow a temporary driveway for Xcel Energy to access 148th; the board carried the motion 3-0.
The permit allows Xcel Energy to install a temporary driveway to reach work on 148th through township right-of-way until Oct. 1, 2026. Conditions approved by the board require Xcel to meet township maintenance staff for a pre-construction meeting, repair any road damage caused by the work, and remove the driveway and restore the road surface when the permit expires or work is complete.
Board members said they coordinated with township maintenance staff, who reported no issues with granting access under those conditions. The board recorded no public objections during the discussion in the minutes.
The decision was made by motion (Chairman Mike Helman), seconded by Vice Chairman Brandon Geyen, and passed unanimously by the three supervisors in attendance: Helman, Geyen and Supervisor Sandy Forsman. The board did not record a named representative from Xcel Energy in the minutes beyond noting the company was present to make the request.
Next steps: Xcel is expected to meet township personnel for pre-construction coordination before work begins; the permit and its restoration requirements expire Oct. 1, 2026, unless otherwise modified by later board action.
