Curt Haakinson
Electrical Superintendent

Trees

https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/winnersd/latest/winner_sd/0-0-0-2148

• 92.31 LOCATION OF TREES.

No street trees, except small trees, may be planted under or within ten feet of overhead utility wires. No trees shall be planted over or within five feet of any underground water, sewer or other service lines.

(Prior Code, § 10.02.02) (Ord. 533, passed – -; Ord. 731, passed – -) Penalty, see § 92.99

• 92.32 TRIMMING TREE BRANCHES.

(A)   Any tree overhanging any street or right-of-way within the city shall have the branches trimmed so that any such branches shall not block or otherwise inhibit street and sidewalk traffic and signs controlling said traffic.

(B)   All large established trees shall be trimmed in such a manner so as to allow ten feet clearance over sidewalks and 12 feet clearance over all streets; provided, however, that trees along principal traffic thoroughfares shall be trimmed so as to allow clearance of at least 16 feet.

(C)   The city shall have the right to prune any tree or shrub on private property that obstructs the view of any street, intersection, street lighting or visibility of any traffic-control device or sign or interferes with the delivery of electrical services by overhead power lines or causes danger to public safety or private or public property through transmission of electric power by overhead distribution lines.

(Prior Code, § 10.02.03) (Ord. 533, passed – -; Ord. 731, passed – -; Ord. 777, passed – -)

• 92.33 DEAD OR DAMAGED TREES AND THE PRUNING OF TREES.

(A)   The city shall have the right to prune and remove trees, plants and shrubs within the access of all streets, alleys, avenues and lane rights-of-way as may be necessary to ensure public safety and to prevent any injury to sewers, electric power lines, water lines or other public improvements.

(B)   The city shall have the right to cause the removal of any dead or diseased tree on private property within the city. The city will notify in writing the owners of the real estate where such trees are located and removal shall be done by said owners at their own expense within 60 days after the date of service of notice by registered or certified letter. In the event of failure of owners to comply with such provisions, the city shall have the authority to remove such trees or contract for the removal of such trees and charge the cost of removal of such trees to the owners of the property by special assessment on the property tax notice. The city also may require the removal of dead branches from trees that are partially dead in the same manner as set out above.

(C)   If after giving notice, as set out above, the owner of real estate where a dead or partially dead tree is located fails to remove the trees or the dead part of a partially dead tree within 60 days, then the owner of said real estate shall be in violation of this subchapter.

(D)   If any owner of real estate fails to remove a dead or partially dead tree, as set out in this subchapter within 60 days and the city elects to remove said dead tree or partially dead tree or contract for the removal of the same, it shall be unlawful for any person to prevent, delay or interfere with the city removal of said dead tree or partially dead tree.

(E)   Any trees located upon real estate owned by any person which real estate is subject to an easement by the city for street, sewer or other public improvements, shall be liable under the provisions of this subchapter for the removal of any dead tree or partially dead tree and it shall not be the responsibility of the city to remove said tree or partially dead tree, unless the trees are located upon real estate owned by the city.

(Prior Code, § 10.02.04) (Ord. 654, passed – -; Ord. 731, passed – -) Penalty, see § 91.99

• 92.34 INTERFERENCE OF TREES.

If at any time the trees, now or hereinafter, planted upon the parking of any street in the city shall interfere with the electric light poles and wires and the telephone poles and wires, said trees may be trimmed or removed under the direction of the City Superintendent.

(Prior Code, § 10.02.05) (Ord. 654, passed – -; Ord. 731, passed – -)

• 92.99 PENALTY.

(A)   Any person violating any provision of this chapter, for which no other penalty is provided, shall be subject to the penalty provisions of § 10.99.

(B)   Any person who violates § 92.17 shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor and shall be fined pursuant to § 10.99.

(Prior Code, § 10.01.17)

(C)   Any person who violates § 92.18 shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor and shall be fined pursuant to § 10.99.

(Prior Code, § 10.01.18)

(Ord. 854, passed – -)

75% of Winner’s electricity comes from WAPA (Western Area Power Association). The remaining 25% comes from Missouri River Energy Services.

Staff

Curt Haakinson – Superintendent

Tyrell Bennett – Foreman/Journeyman

Ray Bryant – Electrician/Load Management Technician

FAQ

I noticed I have some tree branches in the power lines, who do I call?
Call City Hall at 605-842-2606 Option 0 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm after hours call the police department at 605-842-3324.

Who do I notify if I have a streetlight or security light that is not working or is blinking on and off?
Call City Hall at 605-842-2606 Option 0 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm after hours call the police department at 605-842-3324.

Who do I call about low power line?
Call City Hall at 605-842-2606 Option 0 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm after hours call the police department at 605-842-3324.

I have a question about my electric bill, who do I call?
Call the City Office at 842-2606 Option #1 Option #2 and ask for the Utility Clerk in charge of Utility billing.

Who do I call about locating utility lines on my property?
Always call before digging to check for the location of electric, water, sewer or TV and phone lines. The number to call is 1-800-781-7474 or 811 which is SD One Call.

How close to power lines can I plant trees?

https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/winnersd/latest/winner_sd/0-0-0-2154

• 92.31 LOCATION OF TREES.

No street trees, except small trees, may be planted under or within ten feet of overhead utility wires. No trees shall be planted over or within five feet of any underground water, sewer or other service lines.

(Prior Code, § 10.02.02) (Ord. 533, passed – -; Ord. 731, passed – -) Penalty, see § 92.99

Who do I contact about installing a security light and what does it cost?
The city installs security lights at no charge if the pole and wire are there.

If poles need to be set or wire run the charge is time and material including truck rental to do the work. These cost are available at the city finance office.

The city provides the fixture, the electricity to operate the light and all repairs for a cots of $7.42/month (effective January 1st, 2023 readings). This is added to your monthly electric bill.

Outages

Call City Hall at 605-842-2606 Option 0 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm after hours call the police department at 605-842-3324.