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Attachment 2 1 ' 1 . . b .FM Wag SNOW AND ICE CONTROL POLICY FOR STREETS AND PARKING LOTS Adopted by Roseville Citv Council on xxx Revised on xxxx I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policv is to establish and maintain uniform definitions and procedures concerning snow and ice control operations at the Citv of Roseville. II. GOAL It is the goal of the Citv of Roseville Public Works Department to maintain safe Citv roadways during the snow and ice season in order to ensure delivery of emergency services and to provide access to the motoring public. a. Perform snow removal and ice control tasks in atimely manner and perform all maintenance tasks equally and in the best interest of Roseville taxpavers. b. To have streets and critical parking lots plowed full width within 10 hours after the snow has quit falling for snow events greater than two inches. c. The Citv will provide such control in a safe and cost-effective manner, keeping in mind safety, budget, personnel, and environmental concerns. III. PROCEDURE Responsibility for directing and coordinating snow and ice control operations is assigned to the Street Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. Snow and ice control w ill4aave-is a top priority in the Public Works Department and is considered an emergencv in nature. The Citv will use in-house public works staff including streets, utility and central garage divisions, and/or private contractors when necessary, to provide this service. a. Dispatching Operations i. The start of snow and ice control operations for any storm is dependent upon immediate and anticipated conditions. The Street Superintendent or his/her designee will determine the dispatching of staff/equipment. Plowing and/or ice control operations may occur during a regular work shift (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) or on an emergency call -out basis. b. Streets Maintenance Operations i. Route Prioritization 1. The City is divided into various plow routes (Exhibit A). Each route has priority main routes that are cleared first. 2. Snow will be plowed in a manner so as to minimize traffic obstructions. The center of the street will be plowed first. The snow will then be pushed from left to right with discharge going onto the boulevard area of the right-of-wav until the street is cleared curb--to--curb. 3. In cul-de-sacs, snow is plowed to try and minimize snow windrows in driveways by pushing the majority of the snow onto open areas in the boulevard. ii. Snow Event Type 1. Freezing rain, sleet, black ice, and freeze/thaw. These types of events are based on changing weather conditions. The Street Superintendent will determine the required ice control response based on current and forecasted conditions. 2. Snowfall of less than 2". General snow plowing may not be necessary and normal ice control procedures may be adequate to produce safe winter driving conditions. The Street Superintendent may deem plowing necessary if a series of less than 2" snowfalls has caused a buildup of snow on c8ity streets. Page 1 of 10 Page 55 of 84