HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-071 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2006/04/03RESOLUTION NO. 06-071
SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL ENFORCEMENT POLICY RELATING TO PUBLIC
SIDEWALKS IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
WHEREAS, The City Ordinance Section 24-342 establishes sidewalk snow removal
requirements for public sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, The City Council wishes to ensure safe, efficient and cost effective
sidewalk snow removal on public right-of-way in St Louis Park,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of St Louis Park Public Works
Department, in cooperation/coordination with other City Departments, is directed as follows
• To inspect sidewalks at 2" loose accumulation of snow,
• To inspect approximately 25% of the sidewalk system after each snow event plus
locations which receive complaints,
• The minimum width of sidewalk cleared should be 3' wide,
• To inspect the sidewalks as soon as possible, but no later than the second day of street
plowing,
• In keeping with past practice, educational letters will be sent (in lieu of citations) for first-
time offenders,
• If sidewalks are not cleaned, the city will abate (remove) snow -related nuisances
approximately two days after citation service with cost to be assessed to property owner,
• As with other practices, the city will not provide special treatment for any residents,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this policy becomes effective immediately upon passage
resolution.
Revie ei for Administration:
City Manager
Attest:
City Clerk
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Ado ted by the City Council Apnl 3, 2006