Permits &
Applications

Please print the attached PDF form, then sign, scan, and email to the Township Clerk or send via mail to:

Township of Helena
PO Box 386, New Prague, MN 56071

1. No driveway construction until approved by Road Overseer Jeff Haag (952.237.4202).
2. Road Overseer will determine if a culvert is needed.
3. Owner of the driveway is responsible for removal within six (6) months and will notify Road
Overseer.
4. Minimum and maximum width will be approved by Road Overseer.
5. To ensure all water shed flows away from township road, there must be a 6" slope 15' from edge
of road surface (not road right of way).
6. It is illegal to erect any retaining structures, decorative posts, etc. within township right of way.
Township is not responsible for damage to mailboxes and posts during road maintenance.
7. A fee of $400 will be collected at the time of application for driveways not requiring a culvert
and $1,000 for driveways requiring a culvert; a partial refund of $600 will be made upon
removal and successful inspection by Road Overseer or Town Supervisor.
8. Location of the temporary driveway will be approved by Road Overseer.
9. Property owner is required to seed or sod all ditches.
10. Dirt/debris are not allowed on township roads.
11. The Township is not liable for any damage to any portion of any driveway due to road
maintenance.
12. Notification of Road Overseer, Jeff Haag at 952.237.4202 upon completion of work.
13. The applicant agrees to all requirements by signing this application form