HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-07 OPH Ltr to Applicant Re SnowplowingCity of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N • Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 • Phone (651) 439-4439 • Fax (651) 439-0574
January 7 2005
Mr. Ken Hoop
Senior Housing Partners
2845 Hamline Ave, Suite 100
Roseville, MN 55113
RE: Snowplowing 2005 -
Dear Ken,
McKean's Square
As you know we have had some discussions on the responsibility of snow plowing at the McKean's Square
Development. To date the City has not accepted any of this installed infrastructure including roads, utilities,
sidewalks, etc. This acceptance is typically done in the form of a resolution by the City Council and a
formal acknowledgement of some form.
However, prior to any final acceptance the City would need a final verification from its engineer that all
elements are complete and in an acceptable condition. Accordingly, there appear to be remaining issues,
although small, that will not be able to be addressed until this spring - including remaining storm sewer
cleaning, final sidewalk construction and some street paving issues. Once complete the City will then
contemplate a formal acceptance.
In the interirn however, the City will accept the typical snowplowing responsibilities at this time for the
Streets Only, namely Nolan Parkway and Nolan Lane —but does not include sidewalks, driveways or other
private streets. This responsibility will be assumed by the City at 12:01 a.m. on January 15 2005.
Effectively any snowplowing efforts incurred by Raleigh Trucking will be billed to the City as of that date
and under the terms as stipulated in our contract with them.
It is important to note that there are remaining issues with the final asphalt lift that still need to be corrected
and which could be damaged during the plowing season. The City will not be responsible to repair this
damage. This potential damage, as well as any other damage that may have already occurred due to
plowing or due to other reasons will have to be assessed and corrected prior to the City accepting the
roadway.
Please let me kit
Cc:
cerely
ric Johns
City As stator
if you have any questions.
Dennis Postier, BRAA
Tom Ozzello, DPW
Mark Vierling, City Attorney
City Council