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1. How many plows does the city have for snow removal?

The City owns and uses 4 trucks with plows and a skid steer and rubber tire loader with snow pushers. 

2. What is the City's annual snow removal budget?

The City budgeted $10,000 in 2021 to obtain salt, sand, and brine. When additional equipment is needed for snow removal efforts, the Public Works Department pulls money from the General Street fund as necessary. 

3. Does the city salt the roads?

The City treats the roads with a 50/50 mixture of sand and salt. The City will pre-treat the roads when ice or sleet is expected. Sometimes Douglas County will provide a brine (calcium chloride mixture) that the City uses as a pre-treatment on the roads. If not, the city uses the sand/salt mixture for pre-treatment. 

4. How are the roads prioritized for snow removal?

The City’s approach to snow removal is to clear the main routes first to ensure emergency vehicle access. Once those streets are completed, the local/residential roads are plowed. 

The map below demonstrates the main and secondary routes that are prioritized:

• Red Lines = Main Route
• Yellow Lines = Secondary Route
• All other streets will be plowed and treated after the main and secondary routes are completed