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V.SNOW REMOVAL The Streets Superintendent determines when snow accumulations are removed from the public right-of-way to mitigate hazardous traffic conditions. Snow removal operations will not commence until other snowplowing operations are complete. VI.DOWNTOWN SNOW REMOVAL Downtown snow removal (including parking lots) commences between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. depending on the severity of snow event. Downtown businesses are responsible for removing snow from the front of their establishments within 24 hours after a snowfall. VII.SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL The City Council designates sidewalks and trails that are plowed by the city. Clearing of non- designated city sidewalks are the responsibility of the property owner. VIII.DRIVEWAYS It is unlawful to deposit snow on public roadways per Minnesota Highway Traffic Regulations. State Statute 160.27 Subd (5): Misdemeanors: It shall be unlawful to obstruct any public street or highway or to deposit any snow or ice thereon; and, 169.42 Subd (1): Littering: No person shall throw, deposit, place, or dump upon any street or highway any snow, ice, etc. Residents observed doing such activities are subject to a citation and fine. IX.ITEMS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY Mailboxes - The city does not assume liability for mailboxes damaged during snowplowing operations unless the Streets Division determines that a plow unit made direct contact. Staff shall investigate each complaint and determine if the mailbox was hit by a plow or other piece of equipment. If so, a temporary mailbox will be installed until a replacement is erected. The city will replace mailboxes damaged from direct contact with city equipment with the ‘swing away’ style mailbox conforming to the U.S. Postal Service specifications. If a resident does not want the swing-away style, they will be reimbursed up to $75 (receipt required) to replace the mailbox with a style of their choice. All mailboxes and structures in public right-of-way must be constructed of break-a-way material. Incidents involving cluster mailboxes will be determined on a case by case basis. Trash Containers - Trash and recycling containers shall be placed well behind the curb or in the driveway, clear of passing snowplows and resulting windrows. The city is not responsible for damage to trash/recycling containers placed in the street. Lawn Sprinklers/Invisible Pet Fences - The city is not responsible for damage to underground lawn sprinklers or invisible pet fences located within the public right-of-way. Homeowners are responsible to protect such systems from damage or to relocate sprinkler heads and fences within their property boundary. 2 propsed 4.1.2015