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Mouivns VIEVv <br /> PUBLIC WORKS <br /> 4472 <br /> SNOW PLOWING AND ICE CONTROL POLICY <br /> 1. DESCRIPTION <br /> A. Introduction: The City of Mounds View finds that it is in the best interest of its residents to <br /> assume basic responsibility for control of snow and ice on public streets, trails, sidewalks, and <br /> parking lots under the jurisdiction of the City. Reasonable snow plowing and ice control is <br /> necessary for routine travel and emergency services. The City will use city employees, city- <br /> owned or rented equipment, and/or private contractors to provide this service. <br /> B. Purpose: The purpose of this policy is to establish standard guidelines and objectives for snow <br /> plowing and ice control operations. The City will attempt to provide such operations in a safe and <br /> cost effective manner, keeping in mind safety, budget, personnel, and environmental concerns. <br /> C. Application: This policy applies to all public streets, trails, sidewalks, and parking lots located on <br /> City property and in public rights-of-way under the jurisdiction of the City, including trails and <br /> sidewalks located within Ramsey County public rights-of-way that are maintained by the City. <br /> This policy does not apply to snow removal maintenance of ice hockey and skating rinks. <br /> D. Appointed Authority: The Public Works Supervisor is primarily responsible to carry out the <br /> provisions of this policy and oversee its guidelines and objectives. <br /> E. Unusual or Extenuating Circumstances: While the City fully intends to meet the guidelines and <br /> objectives established in this policy, there may be times when this is not feasible due to unusual <br /> or extenuating circumstances involving, but not limited to, weather, equipment failure, resources, <br /> budget constraints, emergencies, and force majeure events. <br /> F. Related Documents and References: <br /> 1. Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 169—Traffic Regulations <br /> 2. Municipal Code, Chapter 801 —General Traffic Regulations <br /> 3. Municipal Code, Chapter 802—Parking Regulations <br /> 4. Municipal Code, Chapter 910—Right-of-Way Management <br /> 5. City of Mounds View Records Retention Policy <br /> G. Tables and Exhibits: <br /> 1. Table 1 — Priority Snow Plow Routes for Streets <br /> 2. Table 2— Priorities Snow Plowing for Trails, Sidewalks, and Parking Lots <br /> 3. Exhibit A—General Snow Plow Route Map for Streets <br /> 4. Exhibit B— Priority Snow Plow Route Map for Streets <br /> 5. Exhibit C—Snow Plow Route Map for Trails, Sidewalks, and Parking Lots <br /> 2. SNOW PLOWING AND ICE CONTROL STANDARD PROVISIONS <br /> A. Commencing Snow Plowing and Ice Control Operations <br /> 1. The Public Works Supervisor will decide when to begin all snow plowing and/or ice control <br /> operations. The criteria for that decision are: <br /> (a) Snow accumulation amounts; <br /> (b) Drifting of snow that causes problems for travel; <br /> (c) Icy conditions which seriously affect travel; <br /> (d) Time of snowfall in relationship to heavy use of streets; <br /> (e) Air and pavement temperatures; and <br /> (f) Weather forecast. <br /> 4472- SNOW PLOWING AND ICE CONTROL POLICY 1 <br />