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Committee approves Minnesota Power right-of-entry request for surveys, contingent on counsel review

Land and Development Committee, Douglas County Board of Supervisors · June 30, 2026
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Summary

Minnesota Power sought access to parcel 10-810-08500-00 to conduct surveys and environmental studies for a planned substation; the committee approved the request contingent on Corporation Counsel review and amendments to include Douglas County and the State of Wisconsin in the agreement.

Minnesota Power requested a right-of-entry to parcel 10-810-08500-00 so the utility could perform land survey and environmental studies related to a planned substation on adjacent Billington property. Luther Kemp, a Minnesota Power representative, explained the purpose and scope of the request to the committee.

Committee members asked Corporation Counsel to review and amend the proposed agreement to include Douglas County and the State of Wisconsin. "ACTION: Motion by Jaques, second Glazman, to approve request contingent on amendments to agreement and Corporation Counsel review. Motion carried," the minutes state. The approval is conditional; final access depends on counsel-approved revisions to the right-of-entry agreement.