As the Township considers development issues and needs it must be sensitive to the long term costs and affordability of different projects and actions. Open debate and community involvement are essential to making sound decisions and the Township government structure supports this need. The Township is responsible for approximately 10 miles of local roads throughout the Township. This responsibility includes maintenance, snowplowing and sanding of these roads. Snowplowing and sanding are done under an intergovernmental contract with St. Louis County through which the County is reimbursed for the delivery of these services.
Maintenance is done by the Township usually through bids from private contractors.
A list of road improvement projects is developed by the Town Board and priorities set on an annual basis. Expenses for local road maintenance are paid for through property taxes and general Town revenues as approved at the Annual Town meeting. The road and bridge fund proportionately makes up the largest portion of the Township budget. The fire hall is located at the intersection of the Midway and Martin Roads. Canosia is currently in the process of obtaining funding for expansion of the existing fire hall.