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4 Adopted by City Council on 28 September 2020 will limit their use that reason. Therefore, it is the policy of the City to utilize salt, materials for traction, or a chemical mixture in the ratio that provides for reasonably safe driving conditions. The application of these types of materials is not always intended to provide bare pavement immediately following winter weather events. In addition, the desired results of these materials can vary with different temperatures. Appendix A Contains the guidelines for which material will be used in which situation. (1). De-Icing- Is the process of removing ice from a surface. When a deicing solution such as salt is applied to a surface a brine solution is created. Brine is water saturated or nearly saturated with salt and has a lower freezing point than water. The brine loosens the ice or snow from the pavement. (2). Anti-Icing (pre-treating)- Works like a de-icing solution by using a brine solution to lower the temperature at which water freezes. Anti-icers are applied prior to snowfall to prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement. 8. Parking Lots. Snow plowing in municipal parking lots will begin when two (2") inches of snow has accumulated or when vehicular movement becomes difficult. Not all parking lots will be maintained. Priority parking lots include City Hall, Police Department, Public Works, Crystal Bay Post Office, and the Navarre Fire Station. Second Priority Parking lots include those serving city parks with active winter use. 9. Trails and Sidewalks. The City will provide snow and ice control measures on select trails throughout the winter. Trails to be plowed will be designated on the sidewalk and Trail Winter Maintenance Map. Plowing will be done on designated trails and sidewalks during regular workdays (Monday through Friday), beginning on the first work day after a snow event of two (2") inches or more or when drifting snow blocks pedestrian trail or sidewalk. It is the City's goal to get the trail plowing completed in three working days (36 hrs) after the snow event. Things such as equipment breakdowns, size of storm, or difficult conditions, may extend this time frame. Trails and sidewalks used by students to walk to school will be completed to allow pedestrian trail prior to school opening whenever possible. The plowing of trails and sidewalks will typically be done in the following priority, however, there may be changes in the priority due to type of snow, depth of snow, or timing of snow event: A. Trails used by students to walk to school. B. City owned Trails and sidewalks adjacent to streets C. Regional and recreational trails 10. Training. It is important that personnel involved in snow and ice management receive appropriate training to inform their operational capacities and the judgment that they must exercise in performing their responsibilities. The city will document, or require documentation of, all training that it requires or conducts. 11. Damage to Personal Property. Occasionally, snow plowing will result in damage to private property. The City will consider for repair or replacement at City expense property that is properly installed, permitted by City ordinance to be located adjacent to the street, and damaged by contact with city equipment. Property damage complaints will be documented by the Streets Supervisor. A. Mailboxes. The City will repair the damage or replace a mailbox, only if damage is the result of actual contact by the snow plow. The City will not assume responsibility for damages that are caused by mailboxes that protrude into the street or are damaged simply by snow pressure or snow rolling off the plow or wing. Replacements will be a standard metal mailbox and a 4” x 4”, decay resistance wood support post which will be installed by the city.