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Commission approves two Northern Natural Gas utility permits for work under county roads
Summary
The commission approved right-of-way and utility use permits 78 and 79 for Northern Natural Gas (locations on Auto Mechanic Road/Bridge and Nugget Road), adding documentation and requirements for restoration if work affects county roadways.
The Ottawa County Commission voted to approve two utility use permits requested by Northern Natural Gas: permit number 78 for work on Auto Mechanic Road/Bridge and permit number 79 for work on Nugget Road.
Commissioner 3 moved to approve utility use permit number 78 "for Northern Natural Gas as submitted," and the motion was seconded. The board then approved permit number 79 for Nugget Road by similar motion and voice vote. Staff noted that the permits preserve documentation of the company—s planned activity, require contractors to replace fill or rock where needed, and give the county a record if restoration or additional materials are required afterward.
A commissioner asked practical questions about the work method (boring under the railroad versus surface excavation) and staff replied that the company planned to bore under tracks in at least one location. The permits were signed to document presence, allow inspection coordination with the railroad where needed, and create a record for any follow-up enforcement or restoration.
