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���� <br /> � . � <br /> � ����w�' 1880 9Kain Street, CentertriCCe, �L1NSS038 <br /> " . �57 652-429-3232 or �Fa� 651-429-8629 <br /> November 24, 2010 <br /> CITY TO PLOW SIDEWALKS AFTER HEAVY SNOWFALL ON A TRIAL BASIS <br /> Dear Property Owner: <br /> Beginning on or about December 20, 2010, the city will assist property owners with <br /> clearing snow from boulevard sidewalks. While the property owner is still primarily <br /> responsible to keep sidewalks cleared of snow and ice, the city will generally clear snow <br /> from sidewalks the second day following a snowstorm that deposits three inches or <br /> more of snow. As a rule of thumb, if we plowed the streets today, we will be clearing , <br /> sidewalks tomorrow. Keep in mind that if snow continues, we could be delayed, as street � <br /> plowing will take priority over sidewalks, and staff is not permitted to incur overtime <br /> chazges to do sidewalks. CLEANING SIDEWALKS IS NOT GUARANTEED, and <br /> depends upon the availability of staff and resources. <br /> We must warn you that the equipment with which we will be clearing sidewalks is a ' <br /> skidloader with a V-plow. The plow is the width of the sidewalk and as a result, we will <br /> undoubtedly do some lawn damage at the sidewalk edges. So if you wish to avoid that <br /> damage or if you have sprinkler heads that are close to the sidewalk, you should clear the <br /> snow before we get there. The city will not repair sprinkler head or lawn damage. Also, <br /> keep in mind that the V-plow will not scrape the sidewalk completely clean and the <br /> homeowner will need to supplement that work with a shovel and ice melting products. <br /> We hope that property owners find this assistance a welcome accommodation. We know <br /> that many sidewalks are particularly difficult to cleaz, especially those that are close to <br /> the roadway where street snow often is plowed onto the sidewalk. The City Council will <br /> evaluate this service at the end of the season to determine if it can continue into the <br /> future. We welcome your comments and suggestions as we strive to provide high quality <br /> service. Ca11 if you should have any questions. ' <br /> Yours truly, <br /> Dallas Larson, City Administrator <br />