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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL JOINT WORK SESSION—JANUARY 19, 2016 7 <br /> Acting Public Works Director Anderson estimated that the back of the existing house was 20 <br /> feet closer to the street than the sewer line was. He reported that the City would want a 10-foot <br /> easement on either side of the sewer line. <br /> Mayor Grant stated that at this point, he was not in favor of moving the sewer line. <br /> Councilmember Holmes agreed that she did not see the need to move the sewer line as this <br /> would become a burden to the City. She encouraged Mr. Nelson to speak with staff to see how <br /> the existing home could be expanded. She understood that the sewer on this property has been a <br /> concern for the past 20 years. She encouraged Mr.Nelson to consider reaching a compromise that <br /> does not include moving the sanitary sewer lines. <br /> I <br /> Mr. Nelson thanked the Council for their time and feedback regarding this situation. <br /> E. Snow Plowing, Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy <br /> Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated that the City Council approved the current <br /> Snow Plowing, Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy in 2006. Since nearly ten (10) years have <br /> elapsed since last adopted, it is appropriate to check in with the City Council to determine if the <br /> policy and implementation are providing the level of service that the Council is looking to provide <br /> to residents. <br /> Acting Public Works Director Anderson explained that Public Works plows 30 miles of public <br /> streets, 12.6 miles of trails, four parking lots, three hockey and three pleasure rinks, as well as <br /> driveways at 11 lift stations and two water towers. The plow routes include three street routes, and <br /> one trail and walk route. Each street route is plowed by one large truck, and a small truck plows <br /> cul-de-sacs and narrow streets. Trails and walks are usually plowed by either pickup trucks or <br /> toolcats. <br /> Acting Public Works Director Anderson indicated that the current policy is sometimes thought <br /> of as having a trigger of requiring two inches of snow to have fallen before the City considers <br /> plowing the streets. The reference to two inches of snowfall is one factor used in the decision <br /> process as to when to begin snow plowing, but it is not the test as to whether or not to plow. <br /> There are a number of factors when it comes to making decisions regarding snow plowing which <br /> include the following: accumulation, weather forecast, timing to morning and evening commutes, <br /> and what other communities are doing. Staff communicates with other agencies and <br /> municipalities leading up to and during a snow event to stay informed about how our neighbors <br /> are responding to a snow event. Some of the changes that have taken place in our procedures <br /> since the policy was adopted are as follows: <br /> 1. Shift in the use of sand/salt mixture to 100% salt with brine activation. <br /> 2. Reduction in volume of ice control materials in exchange for more plowing. <br /> 3. Addition of salt brine pretreatment prior to a snow event. <br /> Acting Public Works Director Anderson stated that additional challenges when it comes to <br /> snow and ice control are: <br />
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