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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY <br /> SNOW AND ICE CONTROL POLICIES <br /> AND PROCEDURES <br /> I. PURPOSE <br /> 1.01 To outline policies and procedures regarding snow removal and ice control <br /> on streets, parking lots, sidewalks-and bus shelters maintained by the City <br /> of St. Anthony. <br /> II. POLICIES <br /> 2.01 The Public Works Department will, in the execution of snow removal and all <br /> functions, promote harmonious relations with other departments and the <br /> public, and will provide expeditious and cost efficient operations. <br /> 2.02 City streets must be passable to allow normal traffic flow and emergency <br /> vehicles to respond to all areas within the City. In providing snow and ice <br /> control, the City endeavors to maintain adequate traction for vehicles <br /> • properly equipped for winter driving conditions. The City, however, does <br /> not.guarantee bare, dry pavement after each snowfall or that streets are <br /> totally free of ice and snow or driving hazards.common to Minnesota winter <br /> weather. <br /> 2.03 The Police Department will monitor street conditions and advise the Public <br /> Works Department of any hazardous or unusual conditions. <br /> 2.04 The Public Works Department is responsible for performing snow and ice <br /> control of City streets. Snow will generally be plowed within 24 hours of the <br /> start of the snowfall. This requires up to 12 hours of operations for a <br /> "normal" snowfall of two (2) to six (6) inches. Ice control will be performed <br /> whenever necessary, as per current procedures. <br /> 2.05 The Public Works Department is responsible for plowing snow from a <br /> designated arterial sidewalk system. This system does not include all <br /> sidewalks. In addition, City Code requires an owner and/or the occupant <br /> of any property adjacent to a public sidewalk to keep sidewalks free from <br /> snow and ice. The City, however, does not guarantee that the designated <br /> arterial sidewalks will be free from walking hazards common to Minnesota <br /> winter weather. <br /> 2.06 The Public Works Department is responsible for snow and ice control of <br /> parking lots at City designated snow emergency facilities. These facilities <br /> are: City Hall/Community Center, Fire Stations, Maintenance Facility and <br />