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Home My WebLink About4. Sidewalk and Trail Connection Policy t.{~ CITY OF SHAKO PEE Memorandum TO: Mayor & City Council Mark McNeill, City Administrator FROM: Bruce Loney, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Sidewalk and Trail Connections and Proposed Sidewalk Maintenance Policy DATE: November 25, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Public Works staff has been working on the City's sidewalk and trail routes and reviewing the routes not connected or completed. Staff would like to update the Council on the work done to date and receive Council direction on proceeding with a sidewalk and trail program. BACKGROUND: Over the past few months, Council has expressed concern on walking routes to schools, particularly with the Junior High moving to 10th Avenue. Staff has updated the City's existing sidewalk and trail map and has met with school officials on the walking distances to various schools. The walking distances for each school are as follows: . High School 2 miles . Junior High 1 mile . Middle School % mile . Elementary School Y2 mile Staff would like to present to Council the results of our study showing the existing walks with walking areas for each school and routes to schools that are recommended by the School District. One current example of sidewalk not connected would be on Spencer Street froIn Shakopee Avenue to 10th Avenue and is part of the 2009 feasibility study. Staff has received walker numbers to each school from the school district and they also have indicated which routes are important to the school district. These numbers are shown on the maps showing the walking distance to each school, walking numbers, and potential routes. Staff will present this information and also some of the difficulties in making these connections. Staff also has been working with County staff this past year to provide trail routes along County highways. For new or reconstruction County roads, a trail on both sides of the highway is proposed for C.R. 21, C.R. 83 and future C.R. 17 improvements. . ~ .. ..; Attached is a County Regional Trail System map along with the County's 2030 Comprehensive Plan on trails, with possible County policies in regard to trails. The County is making trails a part of their Transportation Plan and will coordinate development of trails whenever possible. One change on the County Regional Trail System is that c.R. 21 and a future pedestrian crossing over T.H. 169 to Quarry Lake Park and the DNR trail is a possible addition to the regional system. One issue on trails within the County highway system is how to complete trail connections on roads that have been reconstructed, such as C.R. 18 and C.R. 78. Funding sources and a comprehensive plan on completing these routes is needed. Finally, staff would like to present a Draft Sidewalk Maintenance Policy, which is an update to the City Code Section 7.16 for Council review. This policy is more current and provides the Public Works Department more flexibility in repairs of sidewalk panels for safety concerns. A major change in the policy is to staff to fix isolated panels or minor repairs without assessing the cost to local property owners. The reason for this is the amount oftime and additional cost to assess a small amount of repairs. Since the City has the majority of the liability for any tripping or fall claims, repairing these defiencies in a timely and cost effective manner is important in reducing the city's liability. The other change staff would recommend is to assess major repairs or replacement sidewalks could be assessed by a 30% rate with the city funding 70% of the cost as per a reconstruction street project. If Council is in agreement with proceeding with this Draft Sidewalk Maintenance Policy, staff would also need to revise Section 7.16 of the City Code and the Assessment Policy on sidewalks and bring back the sidewalk policy, revised city code and Assessment policy revision to the City Council for adoption at a later date. For this item staff would like to review the following: 1. Existing sidewalks and potential walks/trails for routes to schools. 2. Review Scott County's Regional Trail Plan and policies and obtain Council feedback. 3. Present a Draft Sidewalk Mainten~ce Policy for Council discussion and input. Items attached for Council review are as follows: . Maps of existing walks and priority school routes with potential other walk routes by each school such as Pearson, Sweeney, Eagle Creek, Red Oak, Sun Path, Middle School, Junior High and High School. . School StudentlWalking Information from ISD #720 . Scott County Regional and County Trail System Map . Scott County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, Pages VI-56-59, 67 . City Code - Section 7.16 Sidewalk Inspection, Repair and Replacement Policy . Assessment Policy on Sidewalks and Trails . Draft Sidewalk Inspection, Replacement & Maintenance Policy ACTION REQUESTED: Review the following items and provide staff comments and direction. 1. Existing sidewalks and potential walks/trails for routes to schools. 2. Scott County's Regional Trail Plan and policies. 3. Draft Sidewalk Inspection, Replacement & Maintenance Policy. ~~ 1/1 ~f€ // v ruee Lonet.E. Public W ot 's Director Bllpmp ENGR/2008-PROJECTS-2008-COUNCILlSIDEWALK-TRAILS -~ --~ 4TH AVE ,~_..~ - .J .J -< ~ PINEWOOD DR U CIl TIMOTHY ~ -< CT ~ ~ SHAKO PEE AVE JEFFERY &;, rJJ. I ~ 0 E- I ::.: r:n I < Q I E- i 10TH AVE z "'" i v & - 2 I < :;; < I .fu.ni'Jr High ~ 1 I i I I J fpf"cll Pearson N Sidewalks Existing W+E School District (Top Priority) .. '" _.. ..-.- "'."" S ~ Student Information Potential Sidewalks 0.125 0.25 0 Trails Existing I Miles '. . , SHAKOPEE Students = 634 Potential Trails Walkers = 224 CJ COMMUNITY PRIDE SINCE 1857 1/2 mile walking distance i I 1 I 'f,ClnCRj\lU~" -OUUU\--I\OOUL ~~\O~v . 00\ c=J ~~ cloe~oooooBo , ~. 000 OOO~O DC , ~ ~ = 0 \ 0 I ~ \ ~ , " [][][] . [j D 2i ~ in Q ~ !- ~ t < ~ E- 0"," r;t:l... :- ..-: E- C...:l :2:;; '" c 0 ~..... .....::: : 1 :. u ~ W 0 : < rJl < """ rJ) ~ 1 THf,VE [[ 10TH AVE A .1 ""~(}r Higb ::: i j\fCDEVllT ."IT 1 4 nTI ~ , i- ~ ~ i ~ 00 2; i 00 ~ 0 i- 1 2; 2; 00 ~ I i 2; '" 00 00 . E- o !5 0 ~ >- 00 i , ~ 00 u 00 00 - '" ::: __J '" ~ " '" Q .. Z 2; .. S .. ~ ~ z < " ~ i 2; - - :; :1 >- < ;; ~ ! '" / ~ 00 I rJIAVE ~ ~M)A~ ~ Mo. I .ENS AVE I ClDER . CIR AI'I'I.EWQOD \VA' - C~ .. --. i- t~G;R '" >- DtUESTEJH AVE: I :; .~,",rU &. Rn ~ " " --.-...-- I Sweeney I Sidewalks E;.;jsting N 1 Student Information School Distrkt (Top Priori!)') W+E Potential Sidewalks , SHAKOPEE Students == 644 Trails F,xi.~tjllg Ca.NUNITY ProDE SINa: 1&57 Walkers == 140 0 0.125 0.25 PotclltialTrails IMiles i I JIZ mile walking distaJlce D , . \ ~ ~ lJ~ ~ ~ " DEANS LAKy, ~ Q WIIITf,HALL 00 00 00 " 1'1. 0 ;;a €'I > - " " WL'\1JSOR em ~IONTECITO 0"" "... .."" ."." tUX RlJ:\ . . < " " Q > . < z 1 , J " " v - OAKRlllGt: -. em O~~ -' . . Q ~ ~ ~ ~ -' E"';:!"C....ek - A, Q -' , . " -' - - . D" . ClR ~ -' 2QTlfAVf;S " -' ~ ~ ~ ~ - woonWAlill AVF. " . Q ~ ~ - ~ . 21ST AVF. S ~ Q , . . < . . , 22NDAVES , '" ( ". S TIi\lALN " HORlZO:-'- IlR em 3 , I -' Eagle Creek Sidcwa[k.~ Existin/!; N School District (Top Priority) "Y+E Student Information Potential Sidcwalk.~ S SHAKOPEE Students = 712 TruiIs Existing 0 0.15 0.3 COMMUNItY PRIDESL'iCE 1857 Walkers = 0 Potential Trails .Miles 112 mile "alking distance I i ~V '-.,-./ W, "[FIELIJ em c > ~ ", 't'l-'l:-lDSOlt ~ DR' " 3C " e,. - ~ ~ " 3D '< VJ ASJlJl(lUl..^,l em. SI'SSEX CT IIAN:-;F:N AVE . ow CA DEAN LAKE OXFORDI'L BOILING if . 2; ~ 0 , ....., " if. FOX ~ 7- 0 ., RUN - , > " ~ 0; C 0 C " ? ~D c I'RESERW: " . ~ cr :; "" c " + ;RAS~ " ;: OAKR!U(;[ J UK t~L . " '5 " , l'.~~1~ end, ~ .& a OR OR WOOVV,:.\RO AYE II "'" Red Oak Sidewalks E:ustin~ N Schooll)istrict (lop Priorit)') W+E Student Information l'otentialSidewalks S SHAKOPEE Students == 707 Trails Existil1l!; 0 0.2 0.4 COMMUNrIYl'RIDESiK'cr: 1857 Walkers == 26 ]'utentialTrails I Miles 1/2 mile walking distance ::::IIUl,UI@ \\ IU~er ~~ ~(: ~L.:.J~ v\) _'~DST ~ ~ ~ .--:: ,xr",v ~r "+0 8 ) 169r A~\:J" cr ^H 1~. S E- I'. / :=:=. '!' WNT]',."' 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OMMUNITY S l\1UJ::':>Il' ,'"-", Potential Trails I I es ! 2milc1-\'alkiugdistanee D i , School StudentlWalking Information School TOD SDots Issues Narrow street, no place for students to walk Pearson 634 224 North of Shakopee Ave on Dakota Yes except in traffic South of 10th on Dakota Sun Path 565 193 French Trace None Walking from Pheasant run subdivision to Sun Path H'~~~~~ft~~t~l~i~~~~~~wj~ 10th Ave east of Marschall Separate crossing On Fuller over Similar to Spencer to keep pedestrians out of Senior High School 1,245 595 Highway 169 traffic Trail from Glenn Ell n to Count 78 Totals 6,405 1,619 -------- t:" ,. ~ ,- . - -' "." .. - , '1' l' , . .. > '. ~ T '" ~,:~:,SP!l~t €ounty/~030' ~9mpr~hens,ive planl!l.,~~ate , ' '" ,', ~L . -, '+:, . l:... ~ $. <~ . .'~ ~.~ ,.,. _, . .. ." "', . . _. (j,". . . - l-.;~ I ' . Connect to SW Study Connection to Scott County Regional HennepinLRT(South) South Hennepin Regional Trail Regional Trail and County Trail System 0/";' ConnecttoDakota .'l-1' County Big Rivers "'. Regional Trail 13 ...- Legend - - - . . Regional Trail Corridor Search Area* 11 "Proposed Trail Corridor Search Area (will seek regional status) Connect to ? Connect to Dakota GlDCounty Trail Corridor** (unincorporated area) Carver County "42>t- County South Urban _St t T .1 C .d North/South I Regional Trail a e fal om or R. IT.I eglona fal . . State Grant-in-Aid Snowmobile Trails (2007 route) ~earch Area o Snowmobile Park and Rides "ON R' /cS'I.j ,.j........d....).R . .-,. I~er u. -an _ - . avmes o Regional Park Regiop'al PaiK.Se~r:c_h Area O R. I P k 5 h A (CarVerC"ollnty. eglona ar earc rea. Connect to - U.S. & State Highway Dakota County _ County Highway (paved) j/ EasVWest . 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Scott County is supportive of opening a dialogue with Hennepin County and the I Metropolitan Council on how the TH 169 corridor is connected to the Southwest Transitway. I I I ~~ ] '" , , I QA " t .....::l l~~.~ ::: ---i}] 1 \. ,;; . "~:,--_";.;_~t- _..."..., i ~ _ J"'........,...._.. Pi . ... -- ,'.,.. &>..'1 6.111 ~'" ~ Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): 1-3SW BRT is supported by Scott County as a member of the 3SW Solutions Alliance. The I -3SW Corridor between Downtown Minneapolis and Lakeville is one of the most heavily traveled corridors in the region. Besides vehicles, it serves over lS,OOO bus riders per day. Scott County is supportive of providing infrastructure that promotes advantages for buses and increased park and ride capacity on this corridor. Scott County is also a member of the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority and supports the express service efforts on I -3SW and the importance of the bus routes provided by the MVfA as the backbone of the transit system south of the river. B. Trails and Non Motorized Facilities Scott County recognizes the important role of trails (bikeways and pedestrian ways) and sidewalks, for transportation, recreation, and fitness. There is growing demand in our local communities, county-wide and in the region, for these types of facilities. Given that the County's highways are high volume, high-speed facilities, separated bike and pedestrian ways are an important element of a safe and efficient transportation system. Scott Scott County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter VI - Transportation Page VI-56 November 18,2008 County recognizes the provision of these facilities with an emphasis on providing continuous facilities across boundaries is an important transportation mode in the County. Public Works and the Parks Department work together to coordinate planning and implementation efforts for the purpose of achieving a county-wide trail system which serves multiple functions, is constructed efficiently, and is complimentary to the trail facilities of local communities and regional neighbors. Each individual township or city may define a sidewalk system that includes county roads within its jurisdiction. It is important to coordinate the pedestrian and bicycle facilities between jurisdictions. At the time improvements are planned for these roadways, the township or city is responsible for informing the County of its desire for constructing trails or sidewalks. Scott County works within the Metropolitan Council's 2030 Regional Parks Policy Plan for regional needs. The County also cooperates with cities, townships, and other jurisdictions on a trail network that complements the regional trail system. Figure VI-27 shows the current Metropolitan Council adopted regional trail network in yellow. The blue are lines are anticipated future separated trails that will be considered with future road projects. The pink is the County's desire for a regional trail to be considered in future regional plans. Other County highways are to have on road bike facilities provided as roads are reconstructed. It is anticipated the County will include trails on both sides of the road when highways are reconstructed in or near the urban areas. It is also anticipated the County will work with cities to include trails as part of development adjacent to the County road system. County Road trails within city boundaries are operated and maintained by the cities. County Road trails in rural areas are operated and maintained by the County. Currently there are no operations/maintenance agreements between the County and cities regarding trails, however, it is the County's intention to enter into a future comprehensive agreement. The standard approach to creating County Road trail facilities is to build them in conjunction with County Road projects and/or development projects, with the exact design, extent, and phasing of the trail facility dependent on the unique situation of each road/development project. Key in the process of building trail facilities is partnering with the local jurisdictions within the County on the development of trail facilities, including cost-sharing. As with other County infrastructure, financing for the development and maintenance of County Road trails comes from several sources. The County abides to a strict philosophy that development should pay for itself and this holds true for financing development of the County trail system. Other funding sources are local and state aid transportation dollars. The County aggressively leoks for federal a..'1d state grant opportunities to construct trails consistent with this Plan. The County cost-shares with the cities on the construction of County highway trails. The County policy for trail construction will look at 50 percent of the funding being provided from the cities. Typical suburban construction includes a sidewalk on one side of the highway and bituminous trail on the other side of the highway. Scott County has identified an emerging concern related to trails, or lack there of, in residential developments located in the townships. Several existing developments lack trails within their neighborhoods as well as to trails and destinations beyond the neighborhoods. Demand for these facilities from the residents of those neighborhoods is high and continues to grow. Construction of trails post development is unduly expensive. There is an opportunity to require the provision of neighborhood trails as a part of the development process; however, issues related to ownership and maintenance responsibility are a concern given the capacity of the Scott County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter VI - Transportation Page VI-57 November 18, 2008 townships for infrastructure maintenance. The County is interested in working with the townships to explore possible solutions to our mutual concern, especially in those areas designated as permanent rural. Providing safe locations for pedestrians and bicyclists to cross the County highways is another area of concern. These issues will be considered anytime a pedestrian or bicycle facility is proposed. Countv Trails and Trail Classification The County uses the following trail classifications (a subset of those that appear in Chapter VII, Parks and Trails, of the 2030 Plan Update) in defining its trail facilities (modified from Trail Planning, Design, and Development Guidelines, MN DNR Trails and Waterways). Categories and classifications shown are those pertinent to Scott County transportation. Figure VI-26 Roadway Design Volume Ranges Category Classification Bituminous or aggregate trails separated from the roadway; shared use. Shared Use/Separated Sub-categories: Paved Trails -linking Trail: typically paralleling roads -Destination Trail: emphasize the landscape setting and recreational value. TYPically not associated with roads. These are associated with the road surface. Typically are local and do not serve as a regional route. On-Road Bikeways Sub-categories: Bike Routes - road shoulders 5' + Bike Lanes- designated striped lane for biCYcles C. Snowmobiles/ ATV's It is the County's intent to manage snowmobile trails throughout the County by serving as the Grant-In-Aid local sponsor. As the local sponsor, the County will work with the local snowmobile clubs to identify trail routes, evaluate routes for safe travel, and monitor trail routes for maintenance concerns caused by snowmobile use. Local snowmobile clubs will be responsible for negotiating easements, marking trails, grooming trails, monitoring use, providing educational and training oppon'11nities, and assisting with resolving issues throughout the snowmobile season through agreement with the County. State law permits snowmobiling on the bottom or outside of ditches on rural sections of County Roads. Snowmobiling is only allowed by special permit issued by the Highway Department on urban sections of County Roads through the Grant-In-Aid program. In issuing permits, the County will work with the local snowmobile clubs to review the proposed route for safety, maintenance concerns, and other issues. If a trail route permit is denied by the County, the County will work with the local snowmobile clubs to determine if another route is feasible. The County supports this current flexible approach, with the understanding that as urbanization continues, the County has concerns regarding future pedestrian, vehicle and snowmobile conflicts in the incorporated cities. The County believes that working with the snowmobile groups to identify future corridors for snowmobile use today may have an acceptable solution in place before the conflicts occur. The County will work with clubs to identify potential future trail Scott County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter VI - Transportation Page VI-58 November 18, 2008 issues and solutions. Where feasible and when funding is available, additional right-of-way may be acquired with road projects to accommodate designated long-term sustainable trails to provide access from urban areas to rural areas and other recreation destinations. In addition, parking sites may be identified to provide trail access to rural areas. Due to the damage ATV's cause to vegetation and infrastructure, ordinances will be developed to prohibit ATV use on County roads or in County right-of-way in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The Parks and Trails chapter (VII) of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update further discusses the County's intention to work with snowmobile and ATV clubs in exploring long-term opportunities. D. Aviation There are no existing or proposed regional system airports located in Scott County. Commercial flights are directed to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) Airport, which is approximately 15 miles northeast of the County in Bloomington. All but one of MSP's runways route take-offs and landings in a northwest/southeast direction. Runway 4-22 is aligned in a southwest/northeast direction, which brings planes over parts of Savage and the rest of the County. However, when these planes are over Scott County, they are at an elevation a few thousand feet above ground, which prevents noise disturbances from reaching the surface and impacting residents. Scott County is outside the noise exposure zones and airport safety zones of MSP Airport. Flying Cloud Airport is a reliever airport for the MSP International Airport. It is located in Eden Prairie, approximately one mile north of Shakopee. Flying Cloud has three runways; two positioned in an east/west fashion (with little impact on Scott County) and one runs in a north/south direction. The 2,690 foot north/south runway generates the least amount of air traffic. A small portion of the Minnesota River Valley in Shakopee is part of the airport's influence area. Most planes are 800-1,000 feet above the river valley before entering Scott County. Flying Cloud has not established any airport safety zones, but may be looking into this with the cities of Shakopee, Eden Prairie, and Chanhassen in the near future. Airlake Airport is another reliever airport located in Lakeville, approximately two miles east of New Market Township. Airlake has one runway positioned in a northwest/southeast direction. The airport has limited influence zones due to its small size, direction of runway, and low usage; as a result, it does not have a major impact on any portion of Scott County. Belle Plaine Airport is located in Sibley County, approximately one mile north of the city of Belle Plaine. This is a private airport open to the public with one 2,505 foot north/south runway. It is not a part of the regional airport system and primarily used for small personal planes. Influence areas fu'1d noise exposure zones have not been identified for this airport. Since all of these airports discussed above have minimal impacts on the County, airport safety zones have not been established in the Scott County Zoning Ordinance which covers the unincorporated area of the County. However, the County recognizes the need for airspace protection from potential electronic interference and obstructions where regular flight patterns have been established. Any proposed structure over 200 feet shall require notification to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at least 30 days prior to construction, using FAA Form 7460-1 "Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration," as defined under code of federal regulations CFR - Part 77. Scott County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter VI - Transportation Page VI-59 November 18,2008 1) Evaluate express bus service to southwest line. 2) Evaluate southwest service on the TH 169 corridor. f. Continue to deliver and support local circulator service and dial-a-ride service. g. Continue to partner with others through the Scott County Transit Review Board (TRB). h. Review developments for transit issues as part of a standard County and City developments reviews. L Create a trail system to serve countywide healthy/active living needs (Le., access to County parks, activity centers, schools), and transportation needs that provide connections between municipalities and to adjacent counties. 1) Include trails as part of the Transportation Improvement Program. 2) Coordinate development of trails with counties, cities, townships, and Three Rivers Park District when opportunities arise. 3) Include paved shoulders or separated trails as a regular component or highway improvements on both sides of the highway where possible in the urban area, and on targeted County roads in the rural area. 4) Include paved shoulders to serve bicycle and pedestrian modes on rural construction and resurfacing projects. 5) Include separated trail facility phasing considerations (additional ROW, grading) on County identified future separated trail corridors where current needs do not warrant a full facility with a project on the trail corridor. 6) Consider the following factors when designing County road trails in addition to Mn/DOT and AASHTO guidelines. 7) Support the provision of pedestrian and bicycle facilities that are consistent with the safe and convenient circulation/recreational needs of pedestrians and bicyclists. 8) When rail corridors become available through abandonment, pursue options of alternate uses including trails and other forms of transit or recreation uses. j. The County's long term vision is that snowmobile trails shall not be allowed within County right-of-way in the incorporated areas, except for some limited long term sustainable corridors that have not yet been identified. The County shall continue to work with local clubs to determine the sustainability of State Grant-In-Aid trails in incorporated areas as land use developments or road projects occur. k. ATV's shall not be allowed within County right-of-way in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. Scott County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter VI - Transportation Page VI -67 November 18,2008 S7.16 ,r-. ( SEC. 7.12. LOAD LIMITS. The City Engineer may, from time to time, impose upon vehicular traffic on any part or all of the streets such load limits as may be necessary or desirable. Such limits, and the specific extent or weight to which loads are limited, shall be clearly and legibly sign-posted thereon. It is unlawful for any person to operate a vehicle on any street in violation of the limitation so posted. (Ord. 1, April 1, 1978) SEC.7.13. REQUIREMENT OF SEWER AND WATER MAIN SERVICE LATERAL INSTALLATION. Subd. 1. ReQuirement of Sewer and Water Laterals. No petition for the improvement of a street shall be considered by the Council if such petition contemplates constructing therein any part of a pavement or stabilized base, or curb and gutter, unless all sewer and water main installations shall have been made therein, including the installation of service laterals to the curb, if the area along such street will be served by such utilities installed in the street unless the installation of utilities is not practicable at that time. Subd. 2. Sewer System Service and Water Main Service Laterals. No sewer system shall be hereafter constructed or extended unless service laterals to platted lots and frontage facing thereon shall be extended simultaneously with construction of mains. Subd. 3. Waiver. The Council may waive the requirements of this Section if it finds the effects thereof are impractical and, at its option, upon such notice and hearing as the Council may deem necessary or proper. (Ord. 1, April 1, 1978) SEC.7.14. STREETS INTERSECTED BY RAILROADS. At all intersections of streets and railroads, the owner of the railroad shall be responsible for planking or /'.. othelWise surfacing the space between track of the railroad in such a way as to place it on the same grade or - level as the abutting grade or level of the street and to the full width of such street. (Ord. 1, April 1, 1978) "-~- SEC.7.15. RAILROAD GRADES. No railroad grade shall, whether it be by raising or lowering the same, be made without a permit in writing from the City. (Ord. 1, April 1, 1978) SEC. 7.16. SIDEWALK INSPECTION, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT POLICY. Subd. 1. Inventorv of Defective Sidewalks. A. The Engineering Department shall develop an annual inspection program to inventory defective sidewalks. The City shall be divided into zones and each year a different zone shall be inspected. B. In addition to zonal repairs, a list of sidewalk complaints shall be maintained and those deficiencies shall also be repaired, whether in the zone or outside of the zone. C. The City Engineer shall determine which sidewalks are defective and in need of repair or replacement. In general, any defect in the sidewalk will justify repairs but the following criteria will be used as guidelines determining defective sidewalks: 1. Sidewalks that pond water or ice. 2. Sidewalks that are cracked and heaved greater than 1/2 inch. .', .. page revised in 2007 719 97.16 3. Spalled Sidewalks - Sidewalks that have developed numerous holes and pockets r ( due to the aggregate chipping off. 4. Cracked sidewalks. 5. Sidewalks that have developed other hazards such as tree roots, water valves, etc. D. The brick pavers downtown will be included in the sidewalk inspection and repair program. E. All defective sidewalks within each zone or received by complaints shall be repaired or replaced during the current year in which listed. F. Inspection of any sidewalk repairs or replacements shall conform to the requirements of Section 7.06. Subd. 2. Permit Required. No repair or replacement by the owner or occupants of the premises shall be made on or to any sidewalk without first obtaining a permit to work in the public right-of-way provided in Section 7.07 for the road. Subd. 3. Fundinq for Sidewalk Repairs. A. If the sidewalk is less than five (5) years old: 1. If installed under City contract, it shall be replaced at no expense to the property owner. 2. If installed by the property owner, it shall be replaced at the property owner's expense. B. If the sidewalk is older than five (5) years, it shall be jointly funded, 50% by the City and 50% by property owner, unless the sidewalk is located on a collector or arterial street. If it is located on such a street, the sidewalk will be funded 100% by the City. c. If the sidewalk is damaged by the property owner or occupant of the property, the property owner shall pay 100% of the replacement cost, regardless of the age of the sidewalk or who installed it. (Ord. 270, August 25, 1989; Ord. 337, July 23, 1992; Ord. 368, January 13, 1994) SEC. 7.17. RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT. (Added, Ord. 570, August 24, 2000) Subd.1. FindinClS. Purpose. and Intent To provide for the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, and to ensure the integrity of its streets and the appropriate use of the rights-of-way, the City strives to keep its rights-of-way in a state of good repair and free from unnecessary encumbrances. Accordingly, the City enacts this new Section of this code relating to right-of-way permits and administration. This Section imposes reasonable regulation on the placement and maintenance of facilities and equipment currently within the City's rights-of-way or to be placed therein at some future time. It is intended to complement the regulatory roles of state and federal agencies. Under this Section, persons excavating and obstructing the rights-of-way will bear financial responsibility for their work through the recovery of out-of-pocket and projected costs from persons using the public rights-of-way. ./ ( page revised in 2007 720 B. SIDEWALKS AND TRAILS 1. New Construction New sidewalks installed adjacent to collector or arterial streets will not be assessed. New sidewalks installed adjacent to local streets will be assessed 100% to the abutting property on which the sidewalk is located. 2. Reconstruction Replacement sidewalks adj acent to local streets will be assessed 50% to the abutting property owner and 50% City funded. Sidewalks that are replaced next to collector or arterial streets will not be assessed. 3. Trails Bituminous walkways or bicycle trails will not be assessed, but rather funded 100% by the City. 4. New Plats Sidewalks required within a new plat will be 100% assessed to the developer. c. STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS Storm sewer assessments shall normally be by the "area" method. 1. New Storm Sewer Construction New storm sewer installed in conjunction with new street construction where no storm sewer previously existed will be assessed 100% and be included in the street assessment to benefiting properties. If the facilities are oversized to accolTJlnodate drainage from areas outside the assessment area, the City will pay for the oversizing from the Storm Drainage Fund. 2. Replacement of Storm Sewers Any replacement costs or reconstruction of existing storm sewers will not be assessed but rather funded 100% from the General Storm Sewer Utility. City of Shakopee SIDEWALK INSPECTION. REPLACEMENT & MAINTENANCE POLICY INTRODUCTION The City of Shakopee, as of 2008, has approximately 75 miles3f<~H~lic sidewalks. City sidewalks may vary in age and in quality of condition. The City recognizes that some conditions can create unreasonable hazards for pedestrians and other users, but}~6~'<e"ery condition or irregularity in the surface of the sidewalk rises to the level of a defect.,.;,:;t, ::,;~~~~~r~~c~~;r" .., ,,;!;.~;: ':'t This policy is to provide uniform criteria for Sidci~!I'~!1i~spections, replac~m~nt, and maintenance to f,:~~:~.;:~~~;:r~;" ensure safe walking and bicycling throughout th~'z~~linJTlunity. The City believesJlis in the best interest ~~'~?;:::::~::>'-" -'":,.,- -':: of residents to provide uniform criteria in order to 'maintain pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure in a ";:~r~~.~~.:~., ,_.:,<f;~~~i;:?~~f:r' ,~,>>_?,~,; fiscally responsible manner. This the res'piifBsibm;W\Nithin the Public Vl(prks Department in order to accomplish this goal. " PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBILITY ""~*n~~h dii~!.\fJ~w~~" "'1~ij:~:I~';'!fJk . . 1. The Public~9tE$1!(l~"R~rtment Inspection program to Inventory ,:::~;:::~*{:~*~~~@,.., ""-i;~:*y~:r.~:J~%. defective i$~~,J~alks. Ti1~~~,ity has zones and each year a different zone shall ~~;;"Q~pected.'~[i15: addition repairs, a list of sidewalk complaints shall be "~;;??;~:;~;:~~ "",,);;::8:;;~~:i: maintained and~'ff:jQ~eq~f.g~t$:>$~all repaired, whether in the zone or outside the ~9~;~':i;\...;;2;i\.i...\ ........";~1~11_~11~;jW11!iitti~,tf~ll~t~Jit~,!..." 2.}The Public W()fc~~De~~;f.f~ent shall~'fi'~t~rm.ine which sidewalks are defective and in need of -;'~::':;.J:'~~:'::..- -''',;::,:",:~;:;;;::;: ;\~Gpair or replace~~rt. pri6a~~ha" be given to areas of high pedestrian volume such as the / ~...: ....,.';..'_:_. ':o'\-. -''''--:':%';.;.:.,~: d()wntown businessoistrict, scfiQpls, recreation facilities, major commercial areas, and along }::);,':,'-::::":--..--......,,:-':.:'::.:"-..: -\~~~:':'::\:':-; road~~~~ exceeding l~gO vehid~g1fper day. The following criteria shall be used as guidelines determIQJ~~..defective~i~ewalks: . a. Verticar'~~flecti~~~;of over %" identified during inspections have the highest priority for repairs, c6n~ig~ring budget, staffing and time constraints the City shall have these identified locations repaired or replaced during the next repair project. b. Vertical deflections between W' and %" identified during inspections are reviewed for inclusion in future repair projects. These locations shall be included using interim repair procedures. c. Vertical deflections of less than Yz" will not generally be included in inspection reports unless there is a potential for exceeding these criteria in the near future. d. Horizontal deflections, spalled, cracked or sidewalks with other hazards will be analyzed on a case by case basis. e. Interim repair procedures such as grinding, bituminous patching, mud/sand jacking, etc. may be used in any situation to improve the safety of the sidewalk before being repaired. These interim repairs are prioritized based on available resources which include staff time, funding, etc. SIDEWALK REMOVAL Sidewalks in disrepair that do not connect to other significant sidewalks and are not on routes identified by the City may be removed and the right-of-way restored to turf'4ij::\1;~;,. .,.j~ifl~tffi~' FUNDING FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT ",,1:~.lf" t;~11'II~iii41z~I'~fP;"', 1. Major Repair or Replacement: Major rep~ir~"b"rJreplac~;~M,Q~ shall be jointly funded, as per 'r'::\(./,L" ..{~:~~::::~n:::;,~ the City's Assessment Policy at the tim~i9freplacement, 7Q~,4,~Y the City, and 30% by the i:iTo':,,'\i:>/"";f:'::"'" "'~~~'~~i';"': property owner, unless the sidewaIKii1i~l()cated on a colled<5(tl~g,L arterial street. If it is '\,:;/;}::;':::;, ';l":';";:;':'~:/"__ located on such a street it shall be funde-a!OO% by the City. ";~(iil$;J> 2. Removal, Maintenance and Minor R~!~~;r<C~~~~:ii:iil!iThe costs.t8~1~~I~ewalk removal, maintenance and minor ,,f~pi;ltrs within rightS:9f,way will generally 'B'~'~~paid for in the following manner: ,~,1'fi~~ftl~?ti~;Bf.h!':!Wii'~~~> a. Maintenance and minorfr~palrs;i;rQJlgeneral shall!:?!=: completed at the cost of the City. '.f~~~:~:;: '~vk~~1~~~~~~h,..,i:~/:;~%%'L? Maintena~5~!~~~ minor rep'~i.cs includ~:.'~Q;~.intermitt~~~!~eplacement or repair of single panelsigi~igtheJ"ii~Rroveme~f~;i,in Whic'fl~fe~st ,of a~~'~ssing is determined to be too "".".t'?:;).;p""',"",,~;:,,> :r-,'.,,"X, f~;:t,~~~, 1:-):$~~ ~b""'~R<"';i~*~::,<;;:j"... high. ;::;)[nJs workiS~;9!;!e at the ;ti'l~r,~~I'Of th~~JGf~lj~hiCh maintains the right to assess for re~~i;~~ijiii>7ji~fji'~'\"P ~, ~.~aintenahq~ii\~~~ii~J'Ri~~ir,~pairs J~fi~kJor safety reasons, which exceed 33% of the ~~:.~iCi:~~.~.i~r~:p~:~m:~~. be assessed to the property 'ir~l~~blC. The cost-()'t;1;~x!~ovingi~!~t~walks, rough grading the area, and providing topsoil and seed ';':]~~'ii~~!i:i:iS generall;'t'~i~peni~;ij~li~he City. The cost of completing the restoration in the .i'f~~l~l,~~urbed area~~i~~.luding turf is generally the property owners. d. "YfifH'eCity deterr!j6t~~s that the sidewalk was damaged through activities or negligence "~~~:.~'f'~fft~: . ~(~::~~: by iH~lj~j.~centJflperty owner; the entire cost of repairs will be billed to the adjacent prope~~~wn~~J~lJny unpaid bills will be assessed to the property. '~j~~'I))~'"' SNOW REMOVAL City employees will be responsible for removing snow from sidewalks that abut City-owned buildings or parking lots. Adjacent property owners, including other public entities, are responsible for removing snow from sidewalks adjacent to their property (see City ordinance Sec.7.04, Subd. 1). There are certain sic;lewalks identified by the City which may receive some snow removal services from City staff and equipment. These services are provided at the City's discretion and do not relieve property owners of their responsibilities. REVIEW AND MODIFICATION OF POLICY The City Council may modify or clarify this policy at any time. Where the City Council has delegated responsibility or authority to any City official for development or implementation of any portion of this policy, that official shall have full authority to modify that portion of the policy at any time. REVIEW OF POLICY The Public Works Department will keep on file comments ~hd c:omplclints received regarding this policy. The policy will be reviewed periodically. Any comm~nts and complaints since the last review and any other factors affecting the implementation. EFFECTIVE DATE OF POLICY of the policy shall be effective on