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There are approximately sixty (60) cul-de-sacs in Arden Hills. It may take some time for the specialized equipment to complete the actual cul-de-sac areas; therefore, a snowplow may complete the normal part of the street and complete only a portion of the cul-de-sac. The major portion of the cul-de-sac will be plowed by the special equipment during the usual time guidelines for snowplowing operations. Snow removal may be required in cul-de-sac areas if previous snow accumulations prevent normal movement of snow to boulevard areas. SNOW REMOVAL FOR CITY SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS The City of Arden Hills does maintain most sidewalks and trails. Arden Hills sidewalk snow plowing begins as soon as possible after a significant snowfall. Sidewalks and trails that are maintained by the City during the winter months will be cleared of accumulated snow but will not be maintained to a "clean pavement" condition. The following sidewalk and trail areas will not be maintained by the City's Public Works Department in the winter months due to steep grades or dangerous sidewalk conditions: • Arden View Drive to Colleen Avenue Trail; - • Cummings Park-Lexington Avenue to Cummings Ball Field; • Cummings Park-North Water Tower to Hamline Avenue. The City of Arden Hills will post the aforementioned trail locations as "Minimal Maintenance Trails" during the winter months. PROPERTY DAMAGE Snowplowing and ice control operations may cause property damage even under the best of circumstances and care on the part of the operator. The major types of damage are to improvements within the City right-of-way, which extends approximately ten to fifteen feet beyond the curb locations. The intent of the right-of-way is to provide room for - .. snow storage, utilities, boulevard trees, sidewalks and other City uses. -The City will repair sod that was damaged by a City snowplow. Public Works Department staff members will repair the sod damage with black dirt and grass seed. All other damage within the public right-of-way is the responsibility of the property owner including, but not limited to trees, shrubs, landscaping materials, decorative rock, brick walls, and lawn/landscaping irrigation (sprinkler heads) systems. The City does not allow large decorative rocks or boulders within the right-of-way. Large rocks or boulders can cause damage to the City's snow removal equipment and may be a potential safety hazard to the operator. The City will not repair/replace sod damaged due to the application of sand, salt, or other deicing chemicals. Certain private improvements such as mailboxes are required within this area; therefore the City will cooperate with property owners in the event of damaged private property. 4