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<br /> <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br />To Item Number <br />Mayor and City Council 9.5 <br />Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br />Work Session July 15, 2019 Tim Sevcik, Street and Park Superintendent <br />Item Description Reviewed by <br />Sidewalk Snow Plowing Justin Femrite, P.E., Public Works Director <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Provide staff direction for snow and ice control operations on city sidewalks. <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />During the April 15, 2019, City Council work session, staff presented a summary of the city’s snow and <br />ice control policy, service levels, and areas of concern. Council requested staff to bring back information <br />relating to the cities sidewalk snow and ice control for further discussion. <br /> <br />Staff is requesting Council direction in relation to service levels for city sidewalk snow and ice control. <br /> <br />Currently, staff removes snow and ice from approximately 24.6 miles of the existing 52 miles of city <br />sidewalk. With current staffing levels and equipment the city is unable to complete snow and ice removal <br />within the 24 hours provided by city ordinance. <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />None at this time <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> None <br /> <br /> <br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />