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Streets The following are Street Maintenance items outside of the work to be completed with the JPA Coon Rapids project and the In-House Public Works Paving project that was discussed with Council at the January 17, 2023 Work Session. Pothole Patching – Public Works fills potholes citywide twice annually. Operations begin as temperatures start to rise at the end of winter and potholes begin to form. In the early weeks, Public Works will use a “cold-mix” type of fill material to fill in severe potholes until bituminous plants open (usually late march/early April) and we can purchase “hot-mix” material. The next full citywide pothole patching operations happens in the Fall to prepare for Winter plowing. Throughout the Summer months Public Works will address potholes as they are noticed or reported. Street Sweeping – Public Works performs street sweeping operations citywide twice annually. Operations occur in the Spring typically as the snow has melted away from the curb line and again in the Fall towards the end of leaves falling. Sweeping occurs as needed during the summer months primarily as a result of storm damage. Street sweeping is a large contributor of improved water quality and also included in our MS4 permitting process. Snow Plowing – Review the Snow Plowing Policy as attached. Vegetation Removal – Right-of-Way (ROW) tree trimming or tree removal if needed. This includes tree limbs that could damage street maintenance equipment, public safety related trimming, and trees blocking street signage. ROW ground cover mowing is completed along city owned boulevards and utility easements to keep vegetation from growing over the roadway. Attention is also given as needed to intersections where sight lines and motorist/ pedestrian safety is a factor. Streets Signs – PW will be completing the installation of 25 mph signage throughout the city based on engineer’s guidance and approved by City Council. Street signage will be assessed in 2023 with the goal of putting together a PW project for 2024 to follow the cities sign policy/ reflectivity guidelines for replacement. Pavement Markings – Street striping and symbols are maintained every other year. This work is typically coordinated with Ramsey County and/or the JPA Coon Rapids project. An assessment of street symbols will be completed in 2023 and added to the 2024 street maintenance plan. Streets with striping and symbols within a PMP area are generally completed as part of the PMP contract.