4.2. SR 10-17-2011 - Laserfiche WebLink

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~l~etkre~gl~s are removed Underlines are added 10/17/11 CITY OF ELK RIVER SNOW AND ICE CONTROL POLICY Ovening Statement Snow and ice are natural occurring elements in Elk River and this policy is a guideline as to how the City of Elk River Street Department deals with these natural elements on City streets and sidewalks. The Ciry will provide such control in a safe and cost effective manner, keeping in mind safety, budget, personnel and environmental concerns. The City will use their employees, equipment, and/or private contractors to provide this service. SNOW PLOWING Responsibility The Street Department monitors the street conditions to determine the timing and amount of equipment and personnel necessary to clear the streets. The Street Superintendent or his designee has the responsibility of determining plow routes and sequencing of operations in accordance with priorities as established by this policy. The Superintendent shall retain the latitude to adjust sequencing or route assignments based on storm conditions, equipment availability, and other conditions warranting changes. Guidelines for Commencement of Operations Snow plowing and/or ice control operations will be initiated by the Street Superintendent or his/hex designated representative. Condition Typical Response Less than one inch light snow Respond only to call outs by local police for sand and/or salt application in specific areas. Less than one inch wet snow Two trucks with salt and/or sand on priority routes, hills, railroad crossings and residential intersections as needed. Ice All trucks with salt and/or sand on priority routes, hills, railroad crossings then residential intersections, and skip sand residential streets. 1" to 1'/z" Snowfall All trucks with salt or at temperatures -5 degree F or colder sand and salt, on priority routes, hills, railroad crossings and residential intersections and skip sand residential streets as needed. Plow drive aisles of all parking lots as minimum.