Information and Upcoming Events
UPCOMING MEETING DATES
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION
November 13, 2024 - 6PM - Board of Canvass
November 20, 2024 - 7PM - Board
December 18, 2024 - 7PM - Board
January 16, 2025 - 6PM - Joint Community Meeting- Big Lake City Council Chambers
January 22, 2025 - 7PM - Board and Reorganizational Meeting
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION
We would like to thank the residents of Orrock Township. There were 1,747 in-person voters at Orrock Town Hall - the highest in-person turnout that we have ever had.
A special thanks to our great group of election judges. They kept things moving smoothly through out the day. They work long hours on election day and did an amazing job.
The unofficial results are on the Minnesota Secretary of State's website. The township results will become official at the November 13th Board of Canvass meeting which begins at 6PM at Orrock Town Hall.
TREE TRIMMING AND BRUSH CLEARING
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION
TREE TRIMMING AND BRUSH CLEARING
Tree Trimming and Brush Clearing will be completed in the township between October 15th and December 15th.
SHERBURNE COUNTY ATV REGULATIONS
SWING-AWAY MAILBOX SUPPORTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
TREE TRIMMING AND BRUSH CLEARING
These guidelines are for off-road vehicles in Sherburne County only. For further regulations, refer to the MN OHV Regulations Book.
SWING-AWAY MAILBOX SUPPORTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
SWING-AWAY MAILBOX SUPPORTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
SWING-AWAY MAILBOX SUPPORTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
It is the policy of Orrock Township that the standard construction for supporting mailboxes is the swing-away mailbox support. If your mailbox is put in according to township standards and damaged during township maintenance activities, it may be repaired/replaced as needed by contacting the township.
SwingSafe Mailbox supports are available for purchase from the township. The price is $102 and does not include the mailbox.
YARD WASTE / COMPOST SITES
SWING-AWAY MAILBOX SUPPORTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
SWING-AWAY MAILBOX SUPPORTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
The four public compost sites located in Sherburne County are now gated and locked and require all users to obtain a key-card to access each site. All residents of Sherburne County are eligible to obtain a free key-card.
You may pick up your free key-card at one of the following locations:
Becker City Hall
Big Lake City Hall
Elk River City Hall
Elk River Maintenance Facility
Zimmerman City Hall
ADOPT A STORM DRAIN
SNOW PLOWING INFORMATION
SNOW PLOWING INFORMATION
What is Adopt a Storm Drain?
Everything that enters our storm drains gets transported to our waterways! This includes pollutants such as garbage, grass clippings, leaves, salt and oil. These types of pollutants can harm fish and wildlife populations, kill native vegetation, foul drinking water supplies, and make recreational areas unsafe and unpleasant. The program asks volunteers to clear their adopted storm drains and the surrounding area on a regular basis. Report what you collected and the amount so we can monitor the overall effects the program is having. Adopt A Storm Drain Today!
SNOW PLOWING INFORMATION
SNOW PLOWING INFORMATION
SNOW PLOWING INFORMATION
Operations will normally begin when an accumulation of two inches or more AND snow has stopped falling. Under certain circumstances, the Town Board Authority may dispatch equipment when these criteria are not met. Despite the efforts of Township Maintenance, roads may have slippery areas. Be aware of this and always drive cautiously. The ability of salt to melt road ice reduces as the temperature drops, and shaded roads tend to stay icy longer.
Orrock Township is responsible for approximately forty-seven (47) miles of roadways. Residents shall NOT attempt to stop equipment operators, approach snow removal equipment of impede snow removal in any manner. Stopping plows to discuss y our concerns is counter-productive to getting the 47 miles of Town roads cleared, a safety hazard to you, the plow operator and the traveling public.
Concerns about the manner in which the road is being plowed, delivery of ice control products or other comments are to be directed to the Town’s Road Authority.
PLOWING ACROSS ROADS
SNOW PLOWING INFORMATION
PLOWING ACROSS ROADS
As a reminder,
Per MN Statute 160.2715, it is
unlawful to push or plow snow into or across any public road. When clearing snow from your driveways, snow must be directed onto your own property.
Exercise caution in following or approaching plow trucks. Snowplows are not as maneuverable as smaller vehicles. Violators can be cited. Snow piles left on or near the side of the road create a hazard to all vehicles including
plow equipment.
WINTER PARKING
AVOID THE SECOND SHOVEL/PLOW
PLOWING ACROSS ROADS
Residents are reminded to remove
parked vehicles from the roadways during the winter months. According to Orrock Township's Winter Parking Ordinance, it is unlawful to stop,park or stand any vehicle or parts thereof, on any roadway within the Township between November 1st and April 15th. Any vehicle or parts thereof left on any road, street, highway or thoroughfare in the Township in such a way as to impede the performance of any Town, City, County and/or State snowplow will be subject to the penalty provision of this Ordinance.
AVOID THE SECOND SHOVEL/PLOW
AVOID THE SECOND SHOVEL/PLOW
AVOID THE SECOND SHOVEL/PLOW
The primary goal of plowing is to remove snow from the streets so that the road is open to vehicular traffic. Plows typically push snow to the right of the travel lane and the driver cannot stop or raise the plow at each driveway as this would leave a pile of snow in the roadway. Clear an area for the snow pushed by the plow next to your driveway and near the road. This gives the plows a place to push the snow.