11.2 SR 08-07-2023 - Laserfiche WebLink

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■ Priority 1- School Routes and Downtown Sidewalks. Sidewalks and trails to school campuses and downtown businesses shall be cleared to provide safe pedestrian access. ■ Priority 2— Ci ,T-o�erated Facilities. Prioritized based on traffic volume and scheduled operations. Order of precedence: Public Safety Campuses, City Hall, Public Works Facility, library, liquor stores, and rental facilities. ■ Priority 3- Trails, Sidewalks, Park Parkin� Lots. Non-school routes designated for snow removal and parking lots supporting park facilities. ■ Priority 4- Ice Rinks. The lowest priority and will be cleared of snow and resurfaced once all other snow removal operations are complete, generally on day two following a snowfall. Driveways It is unlawful to deposit snow on public roadways per Minnesota Highway Traffic Regulations: State Statute 9 60.2795 Subd (S�: Misdemeanors: It shall be unlazvful to obstruct any publz�c street or high�aray or to de�osit any sno�ar or ice thereon; and, 969.42 Subd (9�: L,z�tte�ing. Noperson shall thro�ar, de�osit, place, or dump upon any street or high�aray any sno�ar, ice, etc. Residents and contracted snow removal companies observed doing such activities are subject to a citation according to the statute. Minimal Levels of Service The following are the minimum levels of service which can be anticipated. The city will attempt to achieve better results where possible. Streets ■ Snow removal and/or sanding operations shall begin when snow accumulation or icing occurs on Priority 1 and Priority 2 streets and shall continue periodically throughout the duration of the snowfalL The intention is to keep these routes open to traffic during a storm; however, it may not be possible to keep them snow or ice free. ■ All priority 1 and priority 2 streets shall be open to traffic (two lanes) within 24 hours after the snowfall subsides. ■ All remaining public streets shall be open to traffic (one lane) within 36 hours after the snowfall subsides. ■ All public alleys and cul-de-sacs shall be opened and made passable within 48 hours after the snowfall subsides. Sidewalks, Trails, City Operated Facilities, and Outdoor Ice Rinks ■ Snow removal and/or sanding operations shall begin when snow accumulation or icing occurs on Priority 1 and Priority 2 sidewalks, trails, and city-operated facilities; and shall continue periodically throughout the duration of the snowfalL The intention is to keep these facilities open to pedestrian and vehicular traffic during a storm; however, it may not be possible to keep them snow or ice free. ■ All Priority 1 and Priority 2 sidewalks, trails, and city-operated facilities shall be open to traffic within 24 hours after the snowfall subsides. ■ All Priority 3 sidewalks and trails shall be open to pedestrian traffic within 48 hours after the snowfall subsides. ■ All Priority 4 outdoor ice rinks shall be cleared of snow and resurfaced as manpower and equipment are available, generally within 48 hours after snowfall subsides. Priority for outdoor ice rinks shall be the Handke Pit, Spectrum Rink, then designated neighborhood ice rinks. ■ Should a subsequent snowfall occur within the minimum times of service listed, that snowfall shall