Commission approves Northern Natural right‑of‑way permits at two locations

Jul 27, 2026

The board approved a temporary access/utility use permit for Northern Natural at two sites near Highway 138. Commissioners noted the permit allows up to a 30‑foot temporary access and asked staff to confirm days on site and landowner coordination.

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Northern Natural sought a right‑of‑way utility use permit for two work sites near north 138 and an additional location; a company representative (Chris) briefed the board on the locations. Commissioners questioned the permit's temporary access width and potential disruption to farmland; staff said the company contracts with landowners for temporary workspace and maintains a utility right‑of‑way.

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