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    The following are frequently asked questions of the Street Department with responses. If you have an additional questions please contact the Department at (605) 842-0931.

Q: Who do I contact concerning a pothole in the street to have it repaired?
    A: Call the Street Department at (605) 842-0931.

Q: My street is dirty and I feel it should be cleaned, whom do I call?
    A: Call the Street Department at (605) 842-0931. The Department has a schedule it follows to clean streets with a mechanical street sweeper.

Q:  My street is slippery and needs sanded, who do I call?
    A: Call (605) 842-0931. After 5 PM you should contact the Police Department at (605) 842-3324. They will investigate the street and if sanding is needed they will contact the Street Department who have personnel on call to come in and sand the street.

Q: When does the City plow streets after a snowfall?
    A:  When the City receives four inches or more of snow and it has stopped snowing, the Street Department plows go out. Their first responsibility is the emergency routes, which includes clearing snow from the fire hall, police station and streets to the hospital. Once emergency routes are done they will begin a schedule of plowing streets in town, including Main Street.

Q: I am concerned about the condition of the street around my property, what is the schedule to repair or replace city streets?
    A:  The Street Committee of the City Council, by working with the City Engineer and Public Works Director, determine which streets in the city have the highest priority for repair or replacement. The City, on an annual basis budgets funds for repair and re-building city streets. The quantity or footage of repairs to be made each year will depend on the funds allocated. You may contact any member of the Street Committee or the Public Works Director to notify them of your concerns about your street.