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Purpose:
Section
ASB
Policy Title
ASB Administrative — Public Land
Mowing
POLICY
Policy No. Page
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Date: Motion No.
November 10, 2020 493/2020
Kneehill County ASB will control and maintain vegetation and invasive weeds on County owned lands in an
effective, safe and cost efficient manner. In addition, this policy is meant to enhance county owned land
aesthetics, road visibility for traffic safety, reduce snow drifting & build up, encourage drainage, and aid in
wildlife control.
Policy Guidelines:
Roadside Mowing
1. Kneehill County designated roads may be mowed as required and where practicable or possible.
2. Regrowth on local roads, where deemed necessary, may be mowed a second time as budget, weather
and time permits.
3. It is recognized that inclement weather, such as an early winter, could prevent completion of the
program.
4. Roadside mowing where possible, shall be performed such that the resulting stand of growth does not
exceed 100mm (4 inches) in height and produces a consistent and even cutting across the cut plain.
5. The work shall consist of mowing a 2.4 meter (8 feet) shoulder cut on all designated County roadsides
where possible.
Hamlets, Parks and Cemeteries Mowing
1. Kneehill County will arrange for grass mowing and weed control on the following County property
and/or those jointly managed by, with the work to be done as required and possible during the
growing season at the following locations:
a. Public Works Shop Yards
b. Hamlets Of The Municipality
c. County Radio Tower Sites
d. County Gravel Pits and Gravel Stock Pile Sites
e. Cemeteries
f. Parks, Campgrounds, and Open Spaces
g. Transfer sites and Landfills
h. County Reservoir Sites
i. Other County Lands as Required
Section Policy No.
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Policy Title Date; Motion No.
ASB Administrative — Public Land November 10, 2020 493/2020
Mowing
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Jerry Wittstoek,
Reeve
Approved:
April 25, 2002
Amended:
January 14, 2014
Amended:
May 9, 2017 307/17
Amended:
November 10, 2020 491/2020
Review Date:
November 10, 2024
Mike Haugen,
CAO