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11 will discharge via pipelines that will both run into the SE 1/4 of Section 27; one outlet will daylight and discharge directly into the Maple River and the other will discharge into a natural watercourse in the SE 1/4 of Section 27 that ultimately flows into the Maple River. According to records submitted by Applicant, Jacob Paul Richman owns the NE 1/4 of Section 28; Matthew and Jennifer Richman own the NW 1/4 of Section 27 and the SE 1/4 of Section 27; and Mark and Pamela Johnson own the SW 1/4 of Section 27. Manager Melvin moved, and Manager Miller seconded the motion, to approve Application to Install a Subsurface Water Management System No. 202316, filed June 27, 2023, for the M and M Farms Partnership regarding a proposed tile system in the NE 1/4 of Section 28, the W 1/2 of Section 27, and the SE 1/4 of Section 27 in Tower Township; and to authorize the Secretary-Treasurer to sign Subsurface Water Management Permit No. 202316, subject to the following conditions: 1. Applicant will install and maintain erosion protection at any and all outlets into the Maple River and the natural watercourse in the SE 1/4 of Section 27 in Tower Township. 2. Applicant will re-establish any areas disturbed installing or maintaining Applicant’s tile system. 3. Applicant will not install Applicant’s tile system within 20 feet, on either side, of any rural water lines Cass Rural Water Users District has in the NE 1/4 of Section 28, the W 1/2 of Section 27, or in the SE 1/4 of Section 27 in Tower Township under any blanket easements, or otherwise beyond the Water Users District’s existing easement(s). 4. Applicant must apply for an amendment to Subsurface Water Management Permit No. 202316 in advance of any proposed alterations to outlet locations, the addition of any outlets, or improvements or modifications to the tile system that could increase the capacity or drainage area of the tile system. Upon roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. Under Section 61-32-03.1, the Board cannot attach any additional conditions to Applicant’s permit. However, for Applicant’s protection, and to ensure protection of Applicant’s tile system, the Board will recommend that Applicant comply with the following: 1. The Board recommends that Applicant obtain written consent from the Tower Township Board to install any pipeline or other project components in the Township’s road right of way. 2. The Board recommends that Applicant obtain easements or written consent from the owners of the property where Applicant intends to install any tile components.