HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 26-60 Amending the Administrative Manual Section VII - Guidelines for Snow and Ice Control to Facilitate Plowing of Alleyways In Falcon HeightsCITY OF'FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
June22,2026
No.26-60
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL: SECTION VII _
GUIDELINES FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL TO FACILITATE THE CITY
PLOWING OF ALLEYWAYS IN FALCON HEIGHTS
WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights maintains Administrative Manual Section VII,
Guidelines for Snow and Ice Control, which establishes procedures and responsibilities
for winter maintenance operations; and
WHEREAS' alleyways within Falcon Heights have historically been the responsibility
of adjacent residents to clear following snow events; and
WHEREAS, the City Council discussed the potential for adding certain alleyways to the
City's plowing responsibilities during a workshop held on September 3,2025; and
WHERBAS, the City sought feedback from alley plow captains and held an Open House
on May 27, 2026, during which all alleyways in the city were represented and support
was expressed for the City to begin plowing public alleyways starting in the 2026-2027
winter season; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has prepared amendments to Section VII of
the Administrative Manual to incorporate alley plowing procedures, including the
sequencing of alley plowing after completion of street routes, and operational
requirements related to narrow alley widths, limited snow storage, and the need for alleys
to remain free of obstructions; and
WHEREAS, the updated guidelines clarify that the City is not responsible for snow
windrows left near garages or for damage to private property located within alley right-
of-way areas; and (
WHEREAS, the estimated annual budget impact of adding alley plowing r6sponsibilities
is up to $5,000 in overtime costs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Falcon Heights
hereby amends Administrative Manual Section VII - Guidelines for Snow and Ice
Control to include City plowing of public alleyways beginning with the 2026-2027
winter season.
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BE IT F'URTHER RESOLVED that City staff are directed to implement alley plowing
operations in accordance with the updated guidelines and to inform residents of the
changes in responsibilities and expectations related to alley maintenance.
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