For the next three years, local road authorities can remove snow from private roads where a developer, because of insolvency or pending foreclosure, is unable to maintain the road. Effective April 27, 2010, the law sunsets May 2, 2013.
Unplowed roads are a safety hazard for school buses and emergency vehicles, said Rep. Mike Nelson (DFL-Brooklyn Park), who sponsors the law with Sen. Ken Kelash (DFL-Mpls).
Signed April 26 by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, the law will require a local road authority to adopt an annual resolution finding that a developer has failed to maintain the road. The city or local government may impose a reasonable and proportionate charge on all properties within the subdivision for the plowing services provided.
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Turn your key and breathe
House approves ignition interlock bill that would let DWI offenders drive sooner
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Published 4/29/2010
Minnesota Index: Crime and punishment
Figures and statistics on crime in Minnesota.
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Published 3/18/2010
Red River Basin: ‘Here we go again’
Flood-prone communities look to keep their heads above water
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Published 3/4/2010
At Issue: Courts and corrections backing
Public safety finance bill awaits gubernatorial action
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Published 5/15/2009
At Issue: Corrections, courts funding concerns
Omnibus public safety finance bill gets mixed reaction from House
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Published 5/1/2009
At Issue: Sex offenders, courts and corrections
Omnibus public safety policy bill headed to conference committee
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Published 4/24/2009
At Issue: Helping to find missing adults
House vote expected soon on ‘Brandon’s Law’
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Published 4/17/2009
Minnesota Index: Keeping Minnesotans safe
Figures and statistics on the state patrol and fire marshals in Minnesota
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Published 3/20/2009
Minnesota Index: See you in court
Figures and statistics on Minnesota's court system
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Published 2/27/2009
Minnesota Index: 'The Graybar Hotel'
Figures and statistics on Minnesota's prison population
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Published 1/16/2009