Frequently Asked Questions

The City accepts responsibility for damages to mailboxes if the mailbox location and construction complies with the City's Mailbox Placement Standards and the damage is by physically being struck by a plow blade, wing, or other piece of equipment.  Please note: damage caused by snow hitting the mailbox is not covered.

To have your mailbox repaired or replaced, please fill out our Mailbox Damage Application and remit to City Hall.

As a general rule, a snow emergency will be declared following or during a snow occurrence of two or more inches.  The announcement will be made the on City's website, Facebook page, Le Sueur County News, and KCHK radio.  Notifications can also be sent to you direct by text or email by signing up thru our Notify Me module.

Please contact Joel Schmidt, Public Works Manager at 507-593-8378.

The adjacent property owner is responsible for maintenance, construction, and reconstruction of the sidewalk abutting their property.  The property owner also has legal liability should an accident occur on the sidewalk.

The City will repair boulevard turf disturbed by snow plows with black dirt and seed.  This work is normally scheduled in the spring.  Any landscaping or sprinkler systems placed in the City right-of-way, is placed there at the homeowners risk.  Please contact the Streets & Parks Department with questions.

The Streets & Parks Department trims trees located on City property, within City right-of ways, or trees that obstruct the view of City signage, and trees that diminish visibility at intersections.  If you have questions, please contact our Streets & Parks Department.

The Electrical Department trims or removes trees that may interfere with power lines.  Please contact our Electric Department about any concerns.

In most cases, City right-of-way extends 10 to 12 feet behind the back of the curb.

On residential roads that are not posted, the speed limit is 30 miles per hour.  State law for public roadways implies that 30 miles per hour is the lowest speed limit that can be enforced and can only be lower for specific situations such as school zones.

Yard and garden waste such as leaves, shrubs, trees, and glass clippings can be deposited at our site.  Decomposed materials are available to Le Sueur residents.  Only organic materials are acceptable.

The site is open 24/7.

Our compost site is located off of Boright Street (near the Electric building).

Have you noticed a snow pile in your cul-de-sac after the least snow fall?  If so, you may have noticed the snow pile is in the street instead of behind the curb as in past years.  By leaving a snow pile in the street instead of behind the curb in grass or gravel, Public Works & Facilities operators can more safely and efficiently load the snow onto trucks and haul it away. 

Q: Why haul away the snow instead of leaving it in the cul-de-sac? 

A: The potential for property damage is greatly reduced.  Many snow piles must be hauled multiple times during the winter to create more storage for upcoming snowfalls.  Scooping snow from grass and gravel areas often creates damage requiring City crews to replace and regrade gravel, replace dirt, seed, fertilize and water in an attempt to repair the damage. This is costly both in terms staff time and materials and takes time away from other spring-time work.  Additionally, less stormwater facilities wear and tear maintenance is needed.  Public Works & Facilities operators strive to minimize the amount of road debris (asphalt, rocks, etc.) that is scraped into snow piles.  However, a lot of this “junk” makes its way into the Stormwater system which can cost time and money to remove debris in order for the system to function properly.

A: Typical timing for snow pile removal will be within 48 hours after crews are done plowing roads..

Q: Why wasn’t my cul-de-sac snow pile hauled away this time?

A: In most cases, all residential cul-de-sac snow piles will be hauled away after each 2” plus snowstorm. There are some areas that aren’t as crucial for sightline safety, stormwater drainage or not big enough to cause an immediate problem and those snow piles may be delayed or skipped until the next snowstorm.

Q: Will the City declare a Snow Emergency to haul cul-de-sac snow piles.

A: This is very unlikely. Snow Emergencies are meant to allow our crews to safely and efficiently remove snow and ice from the roadways without parked vehicles in the way but aren’t generally needed for this type of operation.  There is potential for temporary “No Parking” signs to be placed in areas to allow crews enough space to haul away a snow pile.