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1. My mailbox was damaged by a snowplow. Who is responsible?

Mailboxes that have been directly hit by a snowplow will be repaired at the City’s expense as soon as time and weather permit. In certain cases, immediate repairs will be made in order to avoid mail delivery disruptions. Please email the Public Works Department or use our Reporting Tool to report a damaged mailbox. Please note: the City is not responsible for mailboxes knocked over by snow rolling off the plows. To avoid potential damage to your mailbox, please make sure it is installed according to the City specifications.

2. Why is my street always the last one to get plowed?

Certain roads in our community fall under County or State jurisdiction. These roads include:

• County Road 33 (Diamond Path)
  
• County Road 42
  
• County Road 38 (McAndrews Road)
  
• County Road 46 (160th Street)
  
• Hwy 3 (South Robert Trail)
  
• Hwy 52
  
• Hwy 55

All other City streets (excluding those in private developments) are plowed by the Rosemount Public Works Department according to the following priorities:

1. Main thoroughfares
2. Streets providing access to schools and commercial businesses
3. Low volume residential streets
4. City parking lots and ice rinks, and certain sidewalks and trails

In most cases, plowing will commence after snowfall exceeds two inches and will continue until all streets are cleared of snow and ice. Generally, for snowfall events that begin after 6:00 P.M., plowing will begin the following morning at 2:00 A.M.

Visit the Maps page to see the priority plowing map, the trail and sidewalk plowing map, and other City maps.

3. Who is responsible for damage done to my yard during winter snow plowing?

Upon review by Public Works personnel, damaged sod will be repaired at the City’s expense as soon as time and weather permit. The City is not responsible for damage to irrigation systems, landscaping, or other items located within the City right-of-way. To report sod damaged by a snow plow, please call the Public Works Department at (651) 322-2022.

4. Who is responsible for clearing snow from the sidewalk/trail that’s adjacent to my property?

The Public Works Department is responsible for clearing snow and ice from certain sidewalks and trails after a snowfall exceeding two inches. Sidewalk and trail plowing occurs only after all City streets have been cleared of snow and ice. The  Snowplowing Policy includes a map of all sidewalks and trails that will be cleared by City staff. Sidewalks and trails not shown on the map are the responsibility of the homeowner and should be cleared of snow and ice within 48 hours of the end of the snowfall event. See the trail and sidewalk plowing map and other City maps.

5. How can I sign up for Text Alerts when plowing starts?

Citizens can register to receive a text message or email when the city begins snowplow operations.