Discussion:
In accordance with City Code 90.04, after snow has ceased to be deposited, snow removal on public sidewalks must be completed within 24 hours on commercial property and within 36 hours on property zoned other than commercial. As per City Council direction on December 6, 1994, the Public Works Department shall maintain snow removal on all sidewalks and trails that abut collector streets and county roadways. Property owners are required to remove snow on all other sidewalks and trails along "local" streets. Per city policy, plowing by the city is not required unless there is an accumulation of 2" or more.
This year 1.6 miles are recommended to be added as follows:
- 169 Ped Bridge (new pedestrian bridge from the southbridge side of 169 to the Quarry Lake side)
- Eagle Creek Blvd (new trail on the northside of Eagle Creek Blvd from Portage Lane west to County road 18)
- County Road 78 (new trail on the northside of County Road 78 from Zumbro ave to Amelia Trail)
- County Road 83 (new trail on the westside of County Road 83 from 4th avenue east to 12th avenue east)
- County Road 78 (trail on the southside of County Road 78 from Jennifer Lane to Marschall Road)
The total length of sidewalks and trails is 184.5 miles. Total length to be plowed during the winter of 2023-24 is 93.9 miles (see attached 2023-24 Sidewalk and Trail Snow Plowing Map).