4.7. SR 11-17-1997 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Cul-de-Sacs While some isolated cul-de-sacs are plowed immediately with the streets, most are just "circled" by the truck plow and plowed completely at a later time. When "circling", the truck makes one pass, usually in the clockwise rotation, leaving the bulk of the snow in the center of the cul-de-sac and opening all driveways. The cul-de-sac is plowed out completely by another machine at a later time. Ice Rinks The Laborer of the Street Department will operate a tractor mounted snowblower and rotary broom and clear the ice rinks at Lion's Park and Handke Pit while the streets are being plowed. Ice Control & Sand~Salt Application The City will use sand, salt, and other chemicals when there are hazardous ice or slippery road conditions. The City is concerned about the effect of such chemicals on the environment and will limit its use for that reason. First Priority - Priority routes, high volume intersections, and railroad crossings. Second Priority - Stop intersections, moderate volume intersections. Third Priority - Residential intersections. Elk River, like most communities, does not have the equipment or resources to sand all streets end to end, and during extremely cold weather, chemicals are not responsive as ice melters. Drivers must use caution when operating a motor vehicle, especially during winter months. Suspension of Operations Snow and ice control operations will be conducted only when weather conditions do not endanger the safety of city employees and equipment. Factors that may delay snow an dice control operations include; severe cold, significant winds, and limited visibility. Any decision to suspend operations shall be made by the Street Department Superintendent and shall be based on the conditions of the storm. The City will still provide access for emergency, fire, police, and medical services during a major snow or ice storm. C