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MOUNDS ViEWv <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, <br />and parking lots under the jurisdiction of the City. Reasonable snow plowing and ice control <br />is necessary for routine travel and emergency services. The City will use city employees, <br />city -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 <br />snow plowing and ice control operations. The City will attempt to provide such operations <br />in a safe and cost effective manner, keeping in mind safety, budget, personnel, and <br />environmental concerns. <br />C. Application: This policy applies to all public streets, trails, sidewalks, and parking lots <br />located on City property and in public rights -of -way under the jurisdiction of the City, <br />including trails and sidewalks located within Ramsey County public rights -of -way that are <br />maintained by the City. This policy does not apply to snow removal maintenance of ice <br />hockey and skating rinks. <br />D. Appointed Authority: The Public Works Supervise r Superintendent is primarily <br />responsible to carry out the provisions of this policy and oversee its guidelines and <br />objectives. <br />E. Unusual or Extenuating Circumstances: While the City fully intends to meet the <br />guidelines and objectives established in this policy, there may be times when this is not <br />feasible due to unusual or extenuating circumstances involving, but not limited to, weather, <br />equipment failure, resources, 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 — <br />Priority Snow Plow Routes for Streets <br />2. Table 2 — <br />Priorities Snow Plowing for Trails, Sidewalks, and Parking Lots <br />3. Exhibit A <br />— General Snow Plow Route Map for Streets <br />4. Exhibit B <br />— Priority Snow Plow Route Map for Streets <br />5. Exhibit C <br />— Snow Plow Route Map for Trails, Sidewalks, and Parking Lots <br />