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'. City" of Arden Hills Chapter 10 Utilities I' ~ I I I I I I -- I I I I I I I " I underground installation of utilities have been made. It shall be the responsibility of the developer and all contracts on the construction to keep utility easements free and clear, to the end that the utility company shall have access at all times for installation and maintenance of its utilities. Subd. 4 Existing Distribution Lines. It shall be the policy of the City to pursue the objective of eventually having all utility distribution lines underground. It is recognized, however, that existing overhead utility lines represent a substantial economic investment for the benefit of the public and that it is generally not feasible or desirable to replace existing serviceable facilities with underground lines or to require that the normal periodic extensions of existing overhead systems be installed underground without imposing an undue burden on the public and the utility involved. Any utility company replacing or making extensions to existing overhead distribution facilities in any area in which the repairs or extensions cover more than twelve hundred (1200) feet of line shall submit its plans to the utility committee at least thirty (30) days prior to the replacement, alteration or installation. Subd. 5 Excavation. In order to avoid possible damage to underground utilities, no person shall excavate in any easement or right-of-way containing underground utilities without fIfst notifying the central notification center as required by Chapter 216D of the State Statutes; provided however, the excavation shall not constitute a breach of this Section unless the excavator has actual notice of the existence of the utilities or unless the easement has been .10 - 47