K.S.A. 42-354

In order to cut such drains and trenches, or to lay such pipes and conduits, such proprietors shall be entitled to pass with the same over the intervening lands of others if necessary; and in case of being unable to agree with the proprietors of such intervening lands touching the compensation in that behalf payable, or in case of the nonage or other disability, or absence of such proprietors, or any of them cannot be found, may cause such damages and compensation to be ascertained in the manner prescribed by the laws regulating the exercise of the power of eminent domain.