CC RES 92-045 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SNOW AND ICE CONTROL POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY

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Snow/Ice Control Policy Page 2 Water Treatment Plant. The City will make reasonable and good faith efforts to maintain these designated parking lots in useable condition. The City, however, does not guarantee that these parking lots and sidewalks will be free from driving and walking hazards common to Minnesota winter weather. 2.07 The Public Works Department is responsible for incidental snow and ice control of sidewalks at designated facilities. These facilities are: City Hall/Community Center, Fire Stations, Maintenance Facility, and Water Treatment Plan. 2.08 City Code prohibits parking on any public street after a snowfall of two (2) inches or more in depth (determined by the Public Works Department) until the snow has been plowed from curb to curb. City Code also prohibits parking on any street between 3 A.M. and 7 A.M. from November 1 to April 1. Parking ordinance warning signs have been installed at the corporate limits of major thoroughfares and major arterial street intersections. Vehicles may be tagged and towed to allow snow and ice control. • 2.09 Minnesota Statutes 160.27 and 169.42 prohibit depositing snow onto public roadways. Placing snow onto a public roadway can subject a person to civil liability if a road hazard, such as a slippery area, frozen rut, or bump occurs and causes a traffic accident. 2.10 Mailboxes Mailboxes damaged during snow removal will not be authorized for repair, unless there is physical evidence that the snow removal vehicle actually hit the mailbox. If, due to snow build-up on the boulevards, mailboxes are tipped or knocked over from the weight of the snow, it shall be the responsibility of the property owner to repair or replace the mailbox. If the City is responsible, the City will reimburse the owner up to $30.00 for materials purchased for repairs (materials only - no labor). Residents are responsible for keeping the mailbox cleared of snow for Post Office deliveries. 2.11 Sod Sod damaged during snow removal will be repaired the following Spring using the following methods: • o The Public Works Department will repair the damage using black dirt and grass seed.