Road Services
Providing services pertaining to the roads located within the boundaries of Star Lake Township is a major responsibility. After every significant weather event, roads will be checked for downed tree’s/limbs, wash outs, snow drifts, clogged culverts, etc..
Below are a series of articles and policies pertaining to Star Lake Township roads. Click on the "Read More" button for more detailed information. If you have questions, please contact the Township Clerk or any of the Township Supervisors.
On April 7th, 2022, the Town Board of Star Lake Township adopted a resolution to establish a subordinate service district (SSD) for the portion of 380th Street proceeding east from County Highway 41 to its termination point in Section 12, Township 135 North, Range 41 West. The purpose is to provide an annual application of a dust control agent and to perform those maintenance activities as is normal for such an application. The costs will be paid by levying a service charge equally on each of the qualifying properties within this district. That charge will appear on each property’s county tax bill as DUST CON. In 2023 the amount will be $169.49
Any questions concerning this SSD, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Summary of SLT Twp. Line Road Maintenance Agreements
Jan. 1, 2014; Rev. May 17, 2019; Rev. July 9, 2020
Township roads that serve as a boundary between two townships are referred to as “line roads”. Occasionally, roads that traverse in and out of townships, or roads that are specifically designated in a quid pro quo agreement may also be included in a Line Road Agreement. Star Lake Township has line roads with Maplewood, Dora, Dead Lake, and Maine Townships. The Star Lake Township Board has signed “Line Road Agreements” with Maplewood, Dead Lake, and Maine Townships. There currently is no Line Road Agreement with Dora Township.
GRAVEL PLAN & Road Maintenance
Includes Carry Over from 2017 – 5/21/18, 7/2/18, 9/10/18, 11/1/18, R:6/16/19 R:5/23/22
Click the Read More button to view the Gravel Plan and Road Maintenance Projects PDF document.
Noxious Weed Control Policy
One of the many responsibilities of Township government is cooperation with a county-wide inspection to determine what, if any, noxious weeds are growing within the borders of our Township. Below are a listing ...
Snow-Plowing Priorities/Routes (updated 01/26/18)
There are approximately 104 full-time residences located on 32 miles of township roads. In determining snow-plowing priorities these residences have identified on a map, and clustered into specific township road groups. The intent is to reach the greatest number of residences in the shortest amount of distance/time in an efficient manner. Adherence to this routing will also insure that ALL Roads are serviced. Based upon the above criteria the following route priorities have been determined ...
Dust Control Policy
The Town Board approved a Dust Control Policy at the December 12, 2012 monthly meeting (SLT Resolution 2014-02). Residents may download a copy of the application by clicking the link below, or by contacting the Town Clerk or any Supervisor. Briefly, the policy states that the township will coordinate & contract for Dust Control Applications to those areas where the residents have requested it be done.
Snow Removal Policy
The Town Board approved a formal Snow Removal Policy for the township at the December 12, 2012 monthly meeting. Residents may obtain a copy of the Snow Removal Policy by contacting the Town Clerk, or any Supervisor.
Highlights of this policy include:
Specifications for Town Roads
All roads to be accepted by the township for maintenance purposes, must meet the specifications detailed below. The town board reserves the right to waive or modify these specifications depending upon specific circumstances.
Star Lake Township (SLT) Road Report - R-5/2/2019
In accordance with MN Statute 164.03 an annual road inspection was conducted by the SLT Board of Supervisors the week of on 4/28/19 of all township roads. Conducting the inspection were Supervisors Lee Mindemann, Keith Aune, and Tammy Ziegler. Click the Read More button to view the entire Road Report.
Star Lake Township Road Analysis & Plan – 2014
The gravel road design & maintenance data, as well as the technical data contained in this document are based on studies/information provided by the Minnesota Department of Transportation, The Federal Highway Administration, and the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota.
