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REVISED 11/6/95 SNOW AND ICE CONTROL POLICY .Opening Statement Snow and ice are natural occurring elements in Elk River and this policy is a guide]me as to how the City of Elk River deals with these natural, elements. SNOW PLOWING Guidelines for Commencement of Operation~ Snow plowing and/or ice control operations will be initiated by the Street Superintendent or his designated representative. Operation will begin when two or more inches of snow has fallen. Plowing will begin as close as practicable to the time when the snowfall ceases, however, every effort will be made to have all priority routes plowed by morning rush hour. For storms of an unusually long duration, priority routes will be plowed when accumulation become hazardous for driving. Based on different storm situations and severiW levels, the starting times are flexible. During an extremely heavy snowfall, priority routes will be plowed and all residential routes will be plowed with at least one pass to allow emergency travel. Following the storm, all streets will be replowed and widened to allow normal vehicle usage. Street Plowing Priorities Each of the six truck plows has a priority route that is plowed first (see map Attachment "A") followed by a residential route. Sand and salt axe apphed during the plowing operation and after plowing is completed. Sidewalks Sidewalks on the unmotorized pathway system are plowed concurrently with the street plowing (see map Attachment "B") using City equipment. Sidewalks are cleared of snow, but the City cannot remove packed snow and ice build up. Sidewalks that are not plowed by the City must be cleared by the property owners.