Agenda Date: 10/28/2025
Subject:
Title
Overview of Public Works Snow & Ice Control Plan
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Scott Schlecht, Streets Operations Manager
Brent Soderlin, Director of Public Works and Utilities
Presentations:
Scott Schlecht, Streets Operations Manager
PURPOSE:
Overview of Public Works Snow and Ice Control Plan, setting clear expectations for service levels and plowing methods, and metrics from the previous winter season.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Safe Community: Snow and ice control reduces accumulated snow on city streets promoting safe use by the community and emergency services.
Robust and Resilient Economy: Providing safe travel throughout the community on key corridors ensures that community members can access local businesses during winter weather events.
High-Quality Governance: Routine review of operational plans ensures that programs are meeting community needs and provides touch points to increase transparency through clear expectations and engagement.
DISCUSSION:
Staff will provide an overview of the City's approach to managing winter weather and maintaining safe, reliable travel for all modes of transportation. The plan outlines how Street Operations prioritizes routes, allocates resources, and partners with the community to deliver efficient and effective snow and ice response throughout the winter season.
A clearly defined plan establishes service expectations for community members, supports consistent decision-making during varying weather events, and ensures transparency in how limited staff, materials, and equipment are deployed. It also helps coordinate operations with partner agencies such as emergency services, and neighboring jurisdictions.
Service levels for city streets are structured into four priorities. Priority 1 routes-arterials, emergency corridors, and major hills or intersections-receive continuous service throughout storms, with the objective of achieving bare p...
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