Minnesota Department of Transportation

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Project development

Functional groups

Municipal Consent (Chief Council Office)

Goal

The goal of the Chief Counsel Office in this subject area is to provide timely legal analysis and guidance for MnDOT staff to manage risk arising out of the municipal consent process during highway project development.

Products the office provides

  • Written or oral legal advice and guidance
  • Options or recommendations on how to proceed on municipal consent matters

What to expect from the office

  • Legal research and analysis
  • Discussions with MnDOT project staff
  • Review of communications with external parties, if requested

What you need to provide to the office

  • Details and facts surrounding the highway project
  • Maps and other graphic depictions of the highway project

What the office expects from you

  • Up-to-date and accurate information
  • Timely responses to inquiries and comments