Supervisors approve multiple utility permits; discuss trees affecting Cylinder Creek drainage
Summary
The Board approved several utility permits for IA Lakes Electric, West Bend Municipal, and Windstream across township sections and discussed tree concerns in Section 19, Nevada Township and in Cylinder Creek following EMA drone footage.
Palo Alto County supervisors approved a slate of utility permits during the May 26 meeting. Motions carried to approve permits for IA Lakes Electric in Lost Island Township (Sections 16, 17 and 21); West Bend Municipal in West Bend and Fern Valley Townships (Sections 13 and 34); and Windstream permits in Emmetsburg and along N Huron and 360th Street.
The Board also discussed tree issues that may affect drainage. County Engineer Walter Davis-Oeth raised tree concerns in Section 19 of Nevada Township. EMA Director Kayla Hagen presented drone footage of Cylinder Creek in Section 4 of West Bend Township, and the Board discussed options for addressing trees that could impact drainage infrastructure. The Board took no immediate construction action at the meeting beyond discussion and follow-up coordination.
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