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4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 5, 2018
AGENDA #: 9A
PREPARED BY: JASON WEDEL, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
PRESENTED BY: JASON WEDEL
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE CITY OF
PRIOR LAKE PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS MANUAL FOR WINTER
MAINTENANCE
GOAL AREA AND
OBJECTIVE:
Public Safety
1. Ensure a safe and quality built environment.
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to consider approval of an update to the
City of Prior Lakes Public Works Operations Manual related to Winter
Maintenance Operations
History
The City Council adopted a Winter Maintenance Policy (WMP) in October
2002. Since then, the winter maintenance policy has been reviewed and
updated annually. Prior to the adoption of these policies, the City followed
procedures that were not in writing and were not formally communicated
with the City Council or residents.
The purpose of having a written manual is to provide the residents, City
Council, and City staff with expectations concerning the policies and
procedures for public works operations. The manual also guides staff in
the preparation of the annual budget for personnel and equipment as
directed by the expectations set forth in this written document. The League
of MN Cities (LMC) encourages every city to adopt written maintenance
and operation policies for liability reasons. This policy is also a great
communication tool to inform residents and businesses of the City’s
procedures.
Current Circumstances
This year the update to the manual includes a number of items:
1. Revised Level of Service.
2. Clarification on criteria for when sidewalks and trails will be
considered for snow removal by the City.
3. Revised maximum reimbursement of $75 towards mailbox repairs.
4. The addition of new streets and trails as a result of development.
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The levels of service were adjusted to account for the addition of new
streets and trails. The number of Public Works employees and equipment
has not increased from the prior year and there are now more streets and
trails that require snow removal. It will now take longer to clear these
streets and trails.
For the streets, the 3-6” snow events were increased from 10-12 hours to
11-13 hours and from 12+ hours and 13+ hours depending on the
temperature being above or below 15 degrees. The 6”+ snow events were
increased from 12+ hours to 13+ hours.
For trails the 1-3” snow events were increased from 8 hours to 10 hours, 4-
12” snow events were increased from 12+ hours to 1-2 days, and 12”+
snow events were increased from 1-3 days to 2-4 days.
The City has been utilizing certain criteria for a number of years to
determine which sidewalks and trails will be included for snow removal by
the City. These criteria are reflected in the Trail/Sidewalk Plow Policy map
that has been prepared in previous years. However, the specific criteria
have not been put in writing, so it has now been incorporated into the
Winter Maintenance Policy. Sidewalks and trails which abut private
property shall not be normally cleared of snow by the city unless:
• They are immediately adjacent to the street curb & gutter or there is
less than 3 feet of boulevard between sidewalk/trail and curb.
• The sidewalk/trail is part of a school route.
In addition, sidewalks and trails will be considered for snow removal if they
meet the following criteria:
• The sidewalk/trail is adjacent to property owned by the City.
• The sidewalk/trail is located in a high use recreational area.
If a City snow plow makes direct contact with a mailbox it will be repaired.
In previous years there have been property owners that would prefer to
receive a payment and make the repairs themselves rather than have the
City make the repairs. Last year the policy was updated to include a
maximum reimbursement of $50 so that it was clear what the maximum
reimbursement amount would be for mailboxes. This amount has been
updated to $75 for the 2018/2019 winter season based on the cost for the
City to install a new post and mailbox if staff were making the repairs.
The addition of new streets is fairly self explanatory and the maps just
needed to be updated to include these new streets as part of our
maintenance activities. This includes the addition of new developments
such as Havens Ridge, Summit Preserve and Trillium Cove. A total of 1.46
miles of new streets have been added to the City’s plow routes for the
2018/2019 winter season.
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Conclusion
Staff is requesting that the Council approve the recommended changes to
the Public Works Operations Manual for Winter Maintenance as shown in
the Attachment so that they can be implemented for the upcoming 2018-
2019 winter season.
ISSUES: The City received a petition dated September 2018 from a number of
residents who live on Glynwater Trail requesting that the trail located within
Glynwater and Island View Parks be included for snow removal. Attached
to this report is a copy of the petition that was submitted. Per the criteria
listed above, this trail would potentially qualify for snow removal as a trail
located in a high use recreational area.
The City does not have any way of estimating how many users will utilize
the trail during the winter. If the City Council approves the addition of this
trail for snow removal staff would recommend monitoring the trail during
the 2018/2019 winter season to determine if the actual use warrants snow
removal in future years.
A resident along 150th, Tom Lannon has requested that the city plow the
sidewalk in front of his house. Mr. Lannon is physically unable to shovel the
sidewalk and his drive. He relies upon contract snow plowing.
When 150th was improved, sidewalk was added along the south side of the
street. Several of the neighbors in the area were not in favor of adding the
sidewalk in front of their homes. In an effort to make the sidewalk more
palatable, staff made a commitment to plow this particular segment of the
sidewalk. The rationale that was given at the time was that it provided a
connection between Green Oaks Park and Fish Point Park.
This was not consistent with the practice at the time and is not currently
used as a criteria for snow removal on sidewalks. Due to the added miles
of trails and the limited amount equipment and staffing levels, it was
recommended last year that this particular segment of sidewalk be made
consistent with other sidewalks within the City which requires the adjacent
property owners to remove the snow.
Mr. Lannon learned about the change late last year after he contracted for
his driveway and was unable to add the sidewalk in front of his home to his
contract. Accordingly, staff agreed to shovel Mr. Lannon’s sidewalk for one
season so he would be able to contract for both the drive and sidewalk this
year. Mr., Lannon does not agree and has provided the attached letter
requesting that the city continue to clear the sidewalk since we previously
committed to do so.
Over time city policies and capabilities change. As miles of trails and
sidewalks have been added, we have subsequently increased the sidewalk
and trail miles we perform snow removal. As much as staff and council
may sympathize with Mr. Lannon’s disability, it cannot be a reason for the
city assuming maintenance responsibilities. To do so would add properties
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all over the community where residents are disabled resulting in the city
becoming responsible for maintenance.
FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
There is not an immediate cost associated with adding the snow removal
for the trail within the Glynwater and Island View parks. However, with the
other segments of trails that have been added this year as a result of new
development in combination with this particular trail segment the amount of
time necessary to clear the snow on the City’s trails after an event will take
longer.
The City is consistently adding over a mile of new streets each as a result
of new development. A typical snow plow route for our staff is 10-12 miles.
It will therefore only be a few more years before the City will need to
purchase additional equipment and hire a new employee in order for it to
provide snow removal at the current levels of service.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the Resolution updating the Winter Maintenance Policy as
presented or with amendments.
2. Deny this item for a specific reason and provide staff with direction.
3. Table this item until some date in the future.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative #1
ATTACHMENTS 1. Proposed Winter Maintenance Policy
2. Glynwater Park Petition
3. 2018 Plow Route Map
4. 2018 Trail/Sidewalk Plow Map
5. Letter from Mr. Lannon
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 18-___
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2018-2019 WINTER MAINTENANCE POLICY
Motion By: Second By:
WHEREAS, The City Council adopted a Winter Maintenance Policy in October 2002; and
WHEREAS, The City Council adopted an overall Street Maintenance Policy in 2009 that includes a Winter
Maintenance Policy; and
WHEREAS, The policy needs to be updated periodically to address potential service issues in the City
due to growth, budget constraints and environmental concerns and;
WHEREAS, Additions to the policy are to due to the growth in the City and changes in procedure .
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The City Council approves the changes to the Winter Maintenance Policy dated November 5, 2018.
Passed and adopted by the Prior Lake City Council this 5th day of November 2018.
VOTE Briggs McGuire Thompson Braid Burkart
Aye ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Nay ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Abstain ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Absent ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
______________________________
Frank Boyles, City Manager
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V. WINTER MAINTENANCE POLICY
Adopted October 7, 2002
Revised November 3, 2003
Revised December 20, 2004
Revised September 19, 2005
Revised October 16, 2006
Revised September 17, 2007
Revised October 20, 2008
Revised December 7th, 2009
Revised November 1, 2010
Revised November 7, 2011
Revised November 13, 2012
Revised November 12, 2013
Revised October 27, 2014
Revised November 9, 2015
Revised October 10, 2016
Revised November 6, 2017
Revised November 5, 2018
SUMMARY/PURPOSE
The purpose of this Policy is to define and outline snow, and ice control objectives and procedures as
established by the City of Prior Lake.
The City of Prior Lake believes that it is in the best interest of the residents for the City to assume basic
responsibility for control of snow and ice on City streets. Reasonable ice and snow control is necessary
for routine travel and emergency services. The City will attempt to provide such control in a safe and
cost-effective manner, keeping in mind safety, budget, personnel and environmental concerns. The City
will use City employee’s, City owned or rented equipment and/or private contractors to provide the
following level of service:
Street Snow Removal – Level of Service
Snow Accumulation 1-2” 3-6” 6”+
Removal Time (hrs)
Pavement Above 15°F 8 11-13 13+
Removal Time (hrs)
Pavement Below 15°F 10 13+ 13+
Note: Removal time is the time necessary to remove snow
from all City Streets at least one time.
Parks / Trails / Sidewalks / Parking Lots – Level of Service
Snow Accumulation 1-3” 4-12” 12”+
Removal Time (hrs) 10 1-2 days 2-4 days
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It should be noted that every winter storm has different temperatures and intensities that can alter the
amount of time crews spend with snow and ice control. The absence of even one employee, the break-
down of one piece of equipment, or not replacing equipment that has become unreliable or requires
repairs and maintenance that are not cost-effective can also alter snow and ice control and removal time
This policy supersedes any and all previously written or unwritten policies of the City regarding snow and
ice removal. The Public Works Department will review this policy periodically and will amend it as
appropriate.
WHEN WILL CITY START SNOW OR ICE CONTROL OPERATIONS?
The Maintenance Superintendent or his/her designee will decide when to begin anti-icing, snow
removal, or ice control operations. The criteria for that decision are:
1. Air and Pavement Temperatures
2. Anti-Icing operations may occur 48 hours in advance of an approaching storm, anticipated frost
or prior to weekends in which forecasts call for some form of precipitation
3. Drifting of snow that causes problems for travel
4. Icy conditions which seriously affect travel
5. Time of snowfall in relationship to heavy use of streets
Snow and ice control operations are expensive and involve the use of limited personnel and equipment.
In order to remain cost effective, the Public Works Department will utilize a variety of ice control
products and continually monitor the effectiveness, environmental impact and costs of each product
applied. The Maintenance Superintendent or his/her designee will determine the appropriate
combination of chemicals to effectively control ice in the given weather conditions. Effects on the
environment are of the highest priority in selection of ice control products.
To assure completion of priority areas, snow removal may be conducted on a 24-hour basis, which may
result in snow removal equipment being operated in residential areas during the evening, night, and
early morning hours.
ANTI-ICING
This is a more common practice of being proactive to an impending snowfall or frost event. This practice
prevents the snow or frost from bonding or compacting to the pavement surface and providing direct
contact to the pavement surface when traveling the residential streets at a much lower cost than
applying dry salt products. The product in most cases is salt brine, which is chloride diluted to a 23%
solution with water. In relevant terms, one gallon of brine consists of 2 pounds of salt.
HOW SNOW WILL BE PLOWED
Snow will be plowed in a manner so as to minimize any traffic obstructions. Generally, the center of the
roadway will be plowed first. The snow shall then be pushed from left to right. The discharge shall go
onto the boulevard area of the street. In times of extreme snowfall, the process of clearing the streets of
snow may be delayed, and it may not be reasonably possible to completely clear the streets of snow.
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Generally, operations shall continue until all roads are passable. Widening and clean up operations may
continue immediately or on the following working day depending upon conditions and circumstances.
Due to safety concerns for the plow operators and the public, operations may be terminated after 10 -12
hours to allow personnel adequate time for rest.
Cul-de-sacs will be plowed with one pass along the curb to provide an outlet for the driveways, with
snow being piled in the middle of the cul-de-sac, where possible. Crews will clean up the cul-de-sac later
that day or the following work day as time permits. Snow removal will only occur when no storage space
is available in the cul-de-sac area.
DOWNTOWN SNOW REMOVAL
The downtown area will be plowed from ROW to ROW (generally storefront to storefront) with the snow
pushed into piles where feasible. Crews will remove the snow piles during non-business hours on the
day of the event if possible. Snow removal operations may also be delayed depending on weather
conditions, time of day, personnel and budget availability.
SNOW REMOVAL
The Maintenance Superintendent or his/her designee will determine when snow will be removed by
truck from an area. Such snow removal will occur in areas where there is no room on the boulevard for
snow storage and in areas where piles of snow have been created by City crews. Snow removal
operations will not commence until other snowplowing operations have been completed. Snow removal
operations may also be delayed depending on weather conditions, personnel and budget availability.
The snow will be removed and hauled to a snow storage area.
PRIORITIES AND SCHEDULE FOR SNOW REMOVAL
The City has categorized City streets, facilities, trails, sidewalks and recreational facilities based on the
function, use volume, and importance to the welfare of the community.
Streets
Priority Snow Plow Routes: These are high volume streets that connect major sections of the City and
provide access for emergency fire, police and medical services.
Daytime Snow Emergency Routes: These are high volume streets that are critical to general traffic flow
and access for the City.
School and Commercial Routes: These are high to medium volume streets that provide access to key
areas in the City.
Medium Volume Residential Streets: These are medium volume streets that provide access to multiple
properties.
Low Volume Residential Streets: These are low volume streets providing access to a limited number of
properties. These routes include cul-de-sacs and alleys.
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Non-Street Facilities
Non-Street Facilities are categorized according to the following three priorities:
HIGH PRIORITY MEDIUM PRIORITY LOW PRIORITY
Safety High Use Recreation Community Trails
Emergency Hockey Rinks Pleasure Rinks
School Access
Public Facility-Building Access
Time tables for snow removal are based upon the priority of the particular trail, sidewalk, parking lot,
skating rink or access as set forth below.
Priorities
Priority 1 - Those streets classified as “Snow Plow Routes” will be plowed first. These are high volume
streets, which connect major sections of the City and provide access for emergency fire, police and
medical services. Exhibit A maps the “Priority Snow Plow Routes” and the “Daytime Snow Emergency
Routes.” Non-street facilities classified as “High” Priority on Exhibit B include the Fire Halls, Downtown,
and pedestrian routes for schools and public safety.
Priority 2 - Streets providing access to schools and commercial businesses
Priority 3 - Low volume residential streets and alleys
Priority 4 – Medium priority non-street facilities
Priority 5 – Low priority non-street facilities
PARKING RESTRICTIONS
City Code 901.207 Winter Parking Restrictions: In order to expedite the prompt and efficient removal of
snow from the Streets of the City, it is unlawful for any Person to stop, stand or park any Vehicle or
permit it to stand on any Street within the City between the hours of two o’clock (2:00) A.M. and six
o’clock (6:00) A.M. from November 1 until March 31 of the following year. At all other times of the year
it is unlawful for any Person to stop, stand or park any Vehicle or permit it to stand on any public Street
within the City between the hours of two o’clock (2:00) A.M. and six o’ clock (6:00) A.M. a fter a
continuous or intermittent snowfall during which there has been an accumulation of two inches (2”) or
more of snow on any Street, the Maintenance Superintendent or designee has issued a snow emergency,
and until the snow has been plowed or removed to the full width of the Street. Any Vehicle parked in
violation of this subsection may be towed pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 169.041. A violation
of this subsection shall be a petty misdemeanor.
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WORK SCHEDULE FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL EQUIPMENT OPERATORS
Equipment operators will be expected to work eight to ten hour shifts on a regular basis. In severe snow
emergencies, operators sometimes have to work in excess of ten-hour shifts. After a twelve-hour day,
the operators will be replaced if additional qualified personnel are available.
WEATHER CONDITIONS
Snow and ice control operations will normally be conducted only when weather conditions do not
endanger the safety of City employees and equipment. Factors that may delay snow and ice control
operations include: severe cold, significant winds, and limited visibility.
USE OF SALT AND OTHER CHEMICALS
The City will use salt and other chemicals when there is hazardous ice or slippery conditions. The City is
concerned about the cost and the effect of such chemicals on the environment and may l imit its use for
that reason.
SIDEWALKS/TRAILS/PARKING LOTS
Trails, Sidewalks, and Accesses
The City has classified all sidewalks and trails which are mapped on Exhibit B. These classifications were
used to develop the Trails/Sidewalks Maintenance Map show on Exhibit C. The following standards are
adopted for providing winter maintenance to designated trails, sidewalks, parking lots, and winter lake
access:
1. Sidewalks and trails which abut private property shall not normally be cleared of snow unless
designated within this Policy. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to keep
sidewalks clear of snow or ice in accordance with City Code 701.100. If notice has been sent to
owner/occupant and snow has not been removed, the City may choose to remove the snow and
ice and charge the cost of removal to the property owner. The property owner would first
receive an invoice showing the appropriate charges. Failing to pay the invoice would result in a
one-year special assessment against the benefiting property. There is a minimum of $100 flat
fee (or as determined periodically by the City Council) for snow removal, and the City reserves
the right to charge additional fees as may be reasonable and appropriate.
Exceptions to this standard are as follows;
a. Sidewalk/trail immediately adjacent to curb or with less than 3 feet of boulevard
between sidewalk/trail and curb.
b. Sidewalk/trail along school routes (non-bus zone).
c. Sidewalk/trail adjacent to City property.
d. Sidewalk/Trail located in high use recreational areas.
2. The designated sidewalks, trails, parking lots, accesses, and rinks are normally plowed, blown or
swept. The method of snow removal depends on the amount and type of snowfall.
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3. Designated trails and sidewalks will be cleared as thoroughly as possible but need not be cleared
of all ice and snow, nor maintained to bare pa vement.
4. City facilities and downtown sidewalks will be treated with salt or other chemical to reduce ice
by City staff as time permits. Other sidewalks and trails through out the City will not be salted or
treated with chemicals.
Skating Rinks
The following standards are adopted for providing winter maintenance to hockey and pleasure ice-
skating rinks which are listed on Exhibit D.
1. All rinks (with warming houses) will be swept and flooded Monday through Friday, if needed.
2. If rinks become rough or uneven due to weather conditions, i.e., warm weather, frost boils, or
freezing rain, rinks will be shaved as time allows during normal working.
3. In the event of snow:
a. No rink will be maintained until snow fall ceases.
b. Maintenance crews will generally maintain rinks during normal working hours. The
Maintenance Superintendent or Parks Foreman may decide to call in a crew on weekends or
holidays to maintain rinks, if snow fall exceeds 2” AND it provides efficiency to remove snow
(i.e. freezing conditions).
c. Hockey rinks are ranked as a medium priority and therefore will not be maintained until high
priority winter operations are completed.
d. Pleasure rinks (with warming houses) are ranked as a low priority and therefore will not be
maintained until high and medium winter operations are completed.
4. If the condition of the ice becomes a safety concern, rinks may be closed at the discretion of the
Maintenance Superintendent or his/her designee.
5. For safety reasons, the City has a weather policy which determines rink closing. The warming
house and rinks will be closed if the actual air temperature is -5 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, or
the wind chill is -25 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. The weather cancellation hotline is
952.447.9825
RIGHT-OF-WAY USE
The intent of the right-of-way is to provide room for snow storage, public and private utilities, sidewalks,
street lights, signage and other City uses. However certain private improvements s uch as mailboxes are
permitted within this area. Other private improvements are not permitted.
Mailbox
Mailboxes must be installed in such a manner as to provide access by Post Office personnel or other
parcel carriers and to allow for Public Works equipment to maintain the streets. Newspaper boxes
installed under mailboxes in most cases do not allow for snow equipment to pass under and can cause
an indirect hit to the mailbox. A drawing showing the proper details for mailbox placement is attached
as Exhibit D. Mailboxes and posts should be constructed securely enough to withstand snow rolling off a
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plow or wing. Any posts that are rotten or too weak to withstand winter weather will not be the
responsibility of the City.
The City will bear the cost of the repair of a damaged mailbox only if it is a result of City equipment
actually hitting the mailbox, not from the weight of snow. The City will install a replacement mailbox and
post which shall be a standard size non-decorative type; or the mailbox owner will be reimbursed up to
$75.00 toward the cost of a replacement mailbox and post provided the owner has contacted the Public
Works Department within 48 hours for verification and authorization from the Maintenance
Superintendent or his/her designee. The City will make temporary repairs to mailboxes for mail delivery
if a City plows actually hits a mailbox. When weather and time permit, the Public Works Department will
complete the repairs.
Damage resulting from snow is the responsibility of the property owner/resident. Removing snow from
the mailbox and maintaining access to the mailbox is the responsibility of the property owner.
A property owner assumes all risk and responsibilities for replacement of mailboxes and supports that
are constructed of materials such as, but not limited to, brick and mortar, stone aggregate, ornamental
railings, or antique type support.
Snow plow operators make every effort to remove snow as close to the curb line as practical to provide
access to mailboxes for the postal department. It is not possible to provide perfect conditions and
minimize damage to mailboxes with the size of equipment the City operates. The final cleaning adjacent
to mailboxes is the responsibility of each resident.
Boulevard Turf Repair
The City shall, when it receives a complaint, record the location of alleged damage to turf caused by
contact with City equipment. The location will be reviewed by the Public Works Department in the
spring when the extent of the alleged damage can be verified. Frequently, the damage looks more
severe immediately after the occurrence than it does when the snow has melted in the spring. If the sod
needs repair as determined by the Public Works Department, the Public Works Department shall seed
the damaged area. The City will determine the appropriate boulevard turf repair material based on site
conditions, materials and available City resources. Once staff has restored the area it will then be the
resident’s responsibility to water and maintain the damaged area. The City provides replacement costs
for one (1) restoration service.
To reduce the areas of damaged turf by City equipment, the City will provide markers free of charge to
residents to place along their curb to mark the edge of the road for the equipment operators. Markers
can be picked up at City Hall from October throughout the winter season. If there is damage to a
boulevard area caused by City equipment, the City maintenance crews will give priority to those
residents who placed the markers along their property.
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Irrigation, Lighting, Trees, Fences, Etc.
The City will assume no responsibility for damage to underground irrigation systems, private lighting
systems, trees, shrubs, specialty grasses, rocks, fences, underground dog containment wires, retaining
walls, basketball hoops or similar landscaping installed in City controlled right-of-way or easements.
Garbage cans and recycle bins left for pickup by a resident must be located in the driveway of the
residence. Storage of garbage cans and recycle bins in the roadway surface in which snow is to be
removed requires extra staff time due to potential future drainage issues from the inability to clean to
the curb line and safety issues during the snow removal process.
Driveway or Private Street Access
The City of Prior Lake reminds everyone, including commercial snow removal operators, that Minnesota
Statute 160.27 states that it is against the law to deposit snow on to a public roadway. Dumping or
plowing snow on to a roadway can create a slippery area, frozen rut or bump, which could contribute to
a motor vehicle and pedestrian accident. Snowforts and children playing in the vicinity of the curb are
strongly discouraged for safety’s sake.
The following tip may be of assistance for proper placement of snow and minimize your inconv enience
when a snow plow comes along after you’ve cleared your driveway. First, place as much snow as
possible from the end of your driveway downstream in the direction of traffic. Second, clear an area
upstream from your driveway to create an open “pocket”. Much of the snow pushed by the plow truck
will empty into this pocket and less will wind up in the driveway entrance. You must maintain this area
throughout the winter for it to be effective.
The City of Prior Lake cautions anyone working close to a roadway to watch for oncoming traffic and
warns drivers to be alert to people clearing snow. Unknown objects left in the snow may be displaced
from the snow movement from the snow plow vehicle.
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2018SNOW PLOWROUTES
EXHIBIT A
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Exhibit B
THOMAS J. LANNON
5665 15OTH STREET SE
PRrOR LAKE, MN 55372
July 12,2018
Mr. Frank Boyles
Prior Lake City Manager
4646Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Subject: Sidewalk Snow Removal
Dear Mr. Boyles:
This letter is a follow up to my December 19,2017 letter asking the City Council to reconsider
the change of policy on snow removal for the sidewalk along 150t' Street SE. I have not
received any communication conceming the City Council addressing the matter. Is that to mean
the City position is that if we don't address it the request will go away.
The characteristics of the sidewalk today are still the same as in 2005. The purpose and benefit
of the sidewalk is a connecting trail between two City parks. Therefore, I would ask that the City
again reconsider the change in policy, as it pertains to snow removal for the sidewalk abutting
150'h Street, connecting the two parks. Please see my December 19,2077 letter or the City of
Prior Lake 2005 memo for the benefit stated for property owners agreement for placement of the
sidewalk along the south side of 150th Street.
Sincerely
Thomas
cc: Kirt Briggs, Mayor
Mike McGuire, Councilor