MN HF2231

Road authorities, including statutory and home rule charter cities, may remove snow from unopened or private roads in uncompleted subdivisions with five or more lots upon adoption of an annual resolution.

Snow removal is authorized only when the subdivision developer is unable to maintain roads due to general insolvency or pending foreclosure and public safety may be jeopardized for school buses, public works vehicles, or authorized emergency vehicles.

Snow removal activities are limited to streets reasonably necessary for access by buses or vehicles and does not constitute acceptance of the road, opening to public use, or maintenance sufficient for road dedication purposes.

Road authorities may impose reasonable and proportionate charges on subdivision properties for snow removal services, which may constitute a lien and be collected as a special assessment.

Road authorities and their officers and employees are exempt from liability for tort claims related to snow removal and road condition, except for claims affirmatively caused by negligent acts.

This provision expires May 2, 2013.