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City of <br />Pe uot <br />q <br />�- Lakes � <br />SNOW PLOWING <br />POLICY <br />1. Introduction <br />The City of Pequot Lakes believes that it is in the best interest of the residents for the <br />city to assume basic responsibility for control of snow and ice on city streets. Reasonable <br />ice and snow control is necessary for routine travel and emergency services. The City <br />will provide such control in a safe and cost effective manner, keeping in mind safety, <br />budget, personnel and environmental concerns. (To be provided by City employees, <br />equipment and/or private contractors). <br />2. When will Citv start snow or ice control operations? <br />The Public Works Supervisor will decide when to begin snow or ice control <br />� operations. The criteria for that decision are: <br />A. Snow accumulation of 3 inches or more; <br />B. Drifting of snow that causes problems for travel; <br />C. Icy conditions which seriously affect travel; <br />D. Time of snowfall in relationship to heavy use of streets. <br />Snow and ice control operations are expensive and involve the use of limited <br />personnel and equipment. Consequently, snowplowing operations will not generally be <br />conducted for snowfall of less than 3 inches. <br />3. Susnension of Onerations <br />Operations shall continue until all roads are passable. Widening and clean up <br />operations may continue immediately or on the following working day depending upon <br />conditions and circumstances. Safety of the plow operators and the public is important. <br />Therefore, snow plowing/removal operations may be terminated after 10-12 hours to <br />. allow personnel adequate time for rest. There may be instances when this is not possible <br />depending on storm conditions and other circumstances. Operations may also be <br />suspended during periods of limited or zero visibility. Any decision to suspend <br />� operations shall be made by the Public Works Supervisor and shall be based on the <br />conditions of the storm. <br />s/sandy doc/roads & streets/snowplowing/snowplowing policy <br />