Yellow CAT grader clearing snow from a road in winter.

Township Snow Removal Policy

The safety and convenience of the traveling public is a primary concern of Silver Creek Township. The Township aims to make all roads passable within a reasonable time after snowfall ends.

However:

The Township does not guarantee bare pavement and may choose not to sand entire stretches of roadway.
Drivers should exercise caution and reduce speed as legal limits may not be safe in all winter conditions.
Private snowplows may not deposit or push snow onto public roads.
Doing so can create safety hazards, reduce visibility, or cause property damage.

If snow or ice is placed onto township roads, the Township may:

Remove the snow at the property owner’s expense
Hold both the property owner and the person responsible liable
(per MN Statutes 160.27 Sub. 5 and 169.42)

Important Guidelines

It is a violation of Minnesota State Law M.S. 160.27 to plow snow onto or across any township road or public roadway.
Garbage containers must be removed from the roadside. The Township is not responsible for damage caused to containers during plowing.
Only properly located and installed mailboxes or fences damaged by direct contact with township equipment will be repaired at township expense.

Snow & Ice Control Policy PDF