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INFORMATION <br />~~~~ ~~ MEMORANDUM <br />Elk -~ <br />River <br />TO: HRA and City Council <br />FROM: Bob Ruprecht, Building Official <br />DATE: November 15, 201 I <br />SUBJECT: Snow Removal Policy for 716 and 720 Main Street <br />On October 3, 2011, the HRA authorized staff to move forward with obtaining quotes for <br />the demolition of 716 and 720 Main Street. On October 31, 2011, the HRA entered into <br />contract with the Schumacher Group, LLC for project management for the removal of the <br />two buildings. Staff has created a snow removal plan as outlined below: <br />PURPOSE <br />Due to concerns regarding truss failures in the building at 720 Main Street in Elk River, this <br />Snow Removal Policy for 716 and 720 Main Street is intended to minimize the threat of <br />structural failure which may endanger building occupants and/or result in damage to the <br />adjacent building at 724 Main Street. <br />POLICY <br />1. B&B Sheet Metal and Roofing is contracted on a will call basis for snow removal. <br />2. The City of Elk River Building Official or his designee is responsible for contacting <br />B&B Sheet Metal and Roofing <br />3. Predicted Snow Event greater than three (3) inches - B&B will be put on call for a <br />predicted snow event of three inches or more. <br />4. Actual Accumulation exceeding four (4) inches - B&B will be called for removal of a <br />combined accumulation of snow exceeding four inches. <br />a. Only one team shall be present on the structure at any given time unless <br />directed by the Ciry of Elk River Building Official. <br />b. Ciry of Elk River Street Department will be contacted by the Building <br />Official or his designee to close the parking area adjacent to the north side of <br />716/20 Main for equipment placement. <br />c. City of Elk River Street Superintendent will determine whether to store snow <br />on site or off site. <br />d. Upon execution of this policy, the Director of Economic Development or <br />hex designee shall communicate the policy execution to Elk River Historic <br />Downtown business operators. The following information shall be included: <br />^ Time/date of work <br />POMEREI BC <br />