HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012_PublicWorksPipelineIf you’re a fan of Minnesota’s 10,000
lakes and looking for ways to ensure that
the ones nearest you remain pristine and
healthy for years to come, you need look
no further than your own front yard. By
making some simple lawn maintenance best
practices part of your routine, you can help
Edina’s Public Works Department minimize
the City’s environmental footprint.
When snow banks recede across town each
spring, they leave behind a residue of salt,
silt and trash. In response, the Public Works
Department’s Streets Division deploys its
fleet of street sweepers across more than
200 miles of paved roadways and bicycle
lanes. All told, a thorough City-wide sweep
takes upwards of four weeks to complete.
Myriad benefits justify that outlay in time
and expense, though. One of the more
obvious is a marked increase in air quality.
Unless swept, that fine layer of debris will
slowly accumulate and be kicked up by
every gust of wind.
Less conspicuous but no less important,
these seasonal cleanings (street sweepers
also canvass the City each fall) also
contribute to the upkeep of Edina’s storm
sewers. After repeated rains, garbage,
decomposing leaves and other debris begin
to clog sewer grates and pipes. In the short
term, this can cause annoying and unsightly
pools of standing water after a heavy rain.
Moreover, it can also have serious and
lasting repercussions for the area’s fragile
aquatic ecosystems.
“When water runs over [leaves, grass
clippings and other decaying vegetation],
it leaches out phosphorus and nitrogen,”
said Ross Bintner, Environmental Engineer.
“The overabundance of these nutrients is
a major contributor to the impairment of
our local lakes, ponds and streams.”
Phosphorus and nitrogen stimulate
the rapid growth of destructive green
algae blooms. These algae blooms, in
turn, discolor the water and harm
Clean Streets Contribute To Clear And
Healthy Lakes
Ice Rink MaintenanceSee Page 4 for details
Water Main Breaks See Page 8 for details
Pipeline
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PUBLIC WORKS
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Edina is near the heart of a bustling urban hub, but
residents are treated each autumn to a display of fall
colors to rival those found in some of the more rustic
and “scenic” parts of the state. In the immediate vicinity
of streets alone, the community boasts approximately
30,000 trees.
Although a City Forester and two Forestry Technicians
work year-round to monitor and maintain the beauty of
Edina’s trees, property owners, too, play a vital role in
maintaining the health of this precious resource and in
ensuring that overhanging boughs and other overgrowth
do not present transit or safety concerns.
“Homeowners are responsible for maintaining all
vegetation bordering their property – trees, shrubs and
other plants – to comply with City ordinances on public
safety,” said City Forester Tom Horwath.
Growth into boulevards (the term for that portion of
the City’s right-of-way bordering the street itself, where
sidewalks, street signage and fire hydrants may be placed)
can impede a number of City operations. By law, all
streets must be clear of vegetation to a height of 16 feet
above the curb or street edge, and sidewalks to a height
of 8 feet, regardless of whether the plot in question is
private or public.
In addition, overhanging deadwood and rotting branches
present a safety hazard and must be removed.
Ultimately, it is up to homeowners to make sure that their
street-side foliage is in compliance with these rules, but
Edina residents have a number of valuable local resources
at their disposal.
Horwath is available for on-site consultations “to
determine what needs to be done – or even to offer any
advice on how to maintain these boulevard areas … for
aesthetic purposes.” Further, if you do not want or are
unable to prune the growth yourself, you can contact
him for a referral to a trusted third-party tree removal
company.
When the City discovers overgrowth in residential areas,
the homeowner is given three weeks’ notice to trim their
trees back to an acceptable length. If, after that period,
non-compliance is noted, the City will arrange for this
work to be done at the expense of the
homeowner.
If, however, in the judgment of any
City official, “an immediate public
safety hazardous condition
exists which must be
corrected immediately, the
City will do the removal
at no expense to the
property owner,” Horwath
said. In these cases, “All
debris will be left on
site and removal will be
the responsibility of the
property owner.”
For more information, contact Horwath
at 952-826-0308.
– Compiled by David Katz
Edina Homeowners Play A Vital Role
In The Upkeep Of Public Trees
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When averaged out, the service life of a standard curb-
side mailbox probably isn’t much longer than 15 years,
according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The
statistic is hardly a surprising one, given exposure to the
elements and other hazards they must endure.
Consequently, it is important to understand the
circumstances under which, the property owner, is
responsible for making repairs or for purchasing and
installing a replacement mailbox.
When clearing the streets after a big snowfall, the Public
Works Department’s plow drivers take great care not
to damage private property. On rare occasions, though,
a plow might tip over or cause structural damage to a
residential mailbox.
On such occasions, after the damage is brought to the
City’s attention, complaints are evaluated on a case-by-case
basis. If an inspection determines the principal cause was a
collision involving a plow or other piece of City equipment,
the Public Works Department’s Streets Division will install a
standard size, non-decorative metal mailbox. (If necessary,
a 4-by-4-inch decay-resistant wood support post will also
be installed by the City in the spring.) Alternatively, the City
will reimburse the owner $50 for a replacement box and
post.
In the majority of cases, however, winter mailbox damage
is the result of heavy snow or excessive ice. In these cases,
the property owner is responsible for any and all repairs.
Likewise, if a mailbox is made unserviceable by age or
by lack of maintenance, the City is not responsible for
purchase or installation of a replacement.
In order to get the most out of your mailbox, Streets
Supervisor John Scheerer strongly recommends periodic
maintenance checks. “Most mailbox damages are the result
of rotten posts or a mailbox poorly anchored to the post,”
Scheerer explained. If caught early enough, fixing the issue
may not require the cost and time of assembling a new
unit.
During the winter months, residents should also monitor
the quantity of snow and debris surrounding their
mailboxes. After City plows have removed snow from
streets, residents should clear snow surrounding mailboxes
to prevent snow from becoming compacted and heavy.
Failure to do so has consequences. According to Section
No. 3.1.4 of the United States Postal Service code for
Customer Mail Receptacles: “Customers must keep the
approach to their mailboxes clear of obstructions to allow
safe access for delivery. If USPS employees are impeded in
reaching a mail receptacle, the postmaster may withdraw
delivery service.”
For more information, contact the City of Edina Public
Works Department, 952-826-0376.
Routine Maintenance Helps Mailboxes
Through Harsh Winter Months
By David Katz
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Molding Edina’s Outdoor Ice Rinks Is
An Art And A Science
By David Katz
A common misconception holds that constructing an
outdoor ice rink is, in both principle and practice, little
different from filling a giant ice cube tray: add water to an
indented area, and wait for it to freeze. As anyone on the
Parks Maintenance team can tell you, the reality is very
different.
Early each winter, weeks before any of Edina’s 12 outdoor
rinks can be opened to the public, Parks Maintenance staff
must first prep rink areas through a process aptly referred
to as basemaking or base building.
“If we were to simply pour cold water into the holes, the
soil would soak it up before it turned into our desired
sheet of ice,” said Parks Superintendent Vine Cockriel,
who retired at the end of September. To prevent this from
happening, the dirt bottom and sides of each rink are
cooled until frozen solid. Only then will layers of water be
added.
The importance of basemaking is hard to overstate.
Naturally, in liquid state, water tends to “seep outside the
confines of where we want it,” Cockriel said. That means
that a failure to follow protocol could potentially cause
patchy surface ice to form outside the rink.
Work begins in earnest beginning the Monday after
Thanksgiving. In addition to filling and smoothing the rinks,
Parks personnel must see to a host of other, more minor
tasks before the rinks are at the level Edina residents have
come to expect. The specifics vary by park and by year, but
common tasks include “replacing warped boards, redriving
posts, changing out damaged fencing and piping, and, of
course, repainting red and blue lines,” Cockriel said.
Reconstructing the ice rinks each November and December
is only half the story. Daily upkeep once they are opened
is time and labor intensive. “Heavy use creates chips and
grooves in the ice … For usability and for safety, we need
to top off the surface and take a sweeper tractor through.”
The skating surfaces are regularly refreshed by adding
three to 10 thin layers of water with a hose. After an
accumulated snowfall, the City must also plow the rinks
and shovel the perimeter. Rarely will a day go by when any
of Edina’s rinks does not receive some sort of touch up.
This level of attention ensures that every park rink remains
serviceable for as long as the weather will permit –
provided skaters treat the ice with respect.
This is easy enough to do. For one, never drive on the ice.
Second, do not mess with nets. “Each day, a Parks staffer
or warming house attendant will take down all nets,”
Cockriel said. If nets are left outside long enough, the
rope may heat up to a point where it sticks to the ice and
cannot be pulled away without causing some damage to
the ice.”
Edina’s ice rinks can be found at: Cornelia School, 7142
Cornelia Drive; Countryside, 6240 Tracy Ave. S.; Creek
Valley School, 6301 Gleason Road; Highlands, 5200
Doncaster Way; Lewis, 7300 Cahill Road; Normandale,
6501 Warren Ave. S.; Pamela, 4303 W. 58th St.;
Strachauer, 6200 Beard Ave.; Todd, 4429 Vandervork Ave.
S.; Walnut Ridge, 5801 Londonderry Road; and Weber,
4115 Grimes Ave. S.
For more information, visit www.EdinaMN.gov/index.
php?section=park_maintenance.
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For Minnesotans, “being neighborly” goes well beyond
the occasional block party and a willingness to lend a
cup of sugar. In the wake of blizzards and other severe
weather, Edina residents have concrete and important
obligations to one another.
In addition to their own driveways and walkways,
property owners must remove snow from the public
sidewalks that bisect their plots.
Edina City Code 1200.03 states: “All snow and ice shall be
removed from a sidewalk by the owner of the property
adjoining the sidewalk within 48 hours of the cessation of
the precipitation.” Clearing sidewalks of all accumulation
within two days is imperative because of the safety
hazard they present to pedestrians.
You may use shovels or a snow blower, and are free
to enlist the services of a contractor. (See Page 11.)
However, you must adhere to several rules and bylaws
when clearing snow.
Snow should never be pushed out into or across City
streets, and should never be piled onto adjoining
properties.
At the same time, take occasional note of how tall snow
piles in your own yard are getting. If it looks like they
might present a sight obstruction to passing vehicles,
redistribute some of the bulk.
In addition, residents should clear snow from around fire
hydrants located on private property. Fire hydrants must
be visible and accessible to emergency workers.
The City will issue a written notice to property owners
with unshoveled sidewalks. If snow and ice are not
removed within seven days after a warning is issued,
residents may be charged for the cost of removal by the
City, which could exceed $300.
There are only a few particularly commercial and/or
heavily-trafficked stretches of sidewalk where the City will
remove snow. These include those along France and York
avenues, Gleason Road and 70th Street.
Maintaining our sidewalk network is not strictly a winter
responsibility, though. After the ground thaws in the
spring, you may notice that some sidewalk panels have
moved or shifted. Uneven pavement is a trip hazard that
residents are encouraged to bring to the notice of the
Public Works Department.
Residents can report trip hazards and other problems
using the online service request, www.EdinaMN.gov/
PublicWorks.
Clear Your Sidewalks Of
All Snow And Ice
6
Fire hydrants lead something of a double existence. More
often than not, these important but unassuming units are
not even spared a passing glance.
In the event of a fire, though, they are the center of
attention. Locating the nearest fire hydrant is one of
the firefighters’ first priorities. In some extreme cases,
the ability to tap into the municipal water supply via a
hydrant means the difference between life and death for
those trapped inside a burning building.
Bear this in mind when shoveling snow in the winter and
tending your lawn in the summer. Fire hydrants should be
fully visible and accessible at all times.
“They are not meant to be hidden. That’s why they’re
painted red,” said Fire Chief Marty Scheerer.
According to Minnesota State Fire Code, there must be a
three-foot cleared radius around all fire hydrants.
This radius includes flower beds and other landscaping
improvements. When you add bushes or replant trees in
your front yard, do so well away from any fire hydrants to
account for future growth.
If anything, fire hydrants are even easier to overlook
during the winter months. Clear all snow away from the
hydrant and deposit it such that it will not obstruct the
view of the unit from the street.
When shoveling, remember that fire hydrants are a
neighborhood asset. Do not hesitate to clear snow away
from any hydrant. If you see that a neighbor is out of
town, clear snow away from a hydrant on their plot.
The City appreciates your helping hand. Approximately
2,000 fire hydrants dot Edina, and the City does not have
the personnel to look after each.
For more information regarding fire hydrants, contact the
Edina Fire Department at 952-826-0330.
– By David Katz and Jordan Gilgenbach
Keep Fire Hydrants Visible And
Accessible At All Times
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When snow is heavy and City of Edina plow drivers begin
working to clear snow from streets, stakes sometimes
highlight hazardous areas. Marking stakes, used exclusively
in winter months, are installed by the City of Edina in
the fall to identify obstructions and reduce damage to
residential and City property.
While residents may submit a request for marking stakes
to be placed on their property, it is at the discretion of the
City to decide what locales require marking stakes to alert
plow drivers.
In the past, some residential properties have endured
damage due to unique weather and plowing conditions. As
a result, the City will not always place stakes in the same
location each year. Residential requests will be managed
and responded to on an individual basis.
As the City works to improve roadways and reconstruct
neighborhoods by installing curbs and gutters, fewer
stakes will be used.
“Our goal is to put in as few stakes as possible,” said
Public Works Director Brian Olson. “We want to minimize
damage to front yards. We put in hundreds of stakes and
it takes a lot of labor hours to put them in and remove
them.”
Stakes are typically removed late-March to early-April,
once the frost melts and the ground becomes soft enough
to pull the stakes out.
For more information on snow stakes or to request them
on your property, contact the City of Edina Public Works
Department, 952-826-0376.
Plow Drivers Guided By
Marking Stakes
When snow falls and accumulates fast enough, the
distinction between street, curb and lawn can become
unclear. On the worst days, plow drivers must “feel” their
way along streets in order to clear them.
While they do a commendable job on the whole, it is
inevitable that there will be places each year where the
plows do slight damage to the sod at the edge of plots. If
this happens to your lawn, the City of Edina will cover the
cost of new sod or grass seed and send out a Public Works
crew to repair the turf the following spring.
After installation, it is the resident’s responsibility to tend
to the new grass.
Streets Supervisor John Scheerer cautions that boulevards
– the length of lawn immediately abutting the street
pavement – are intended for utility uses and for snow
deposition, not for gardening or other landscaping
improvements. As a result, the City is not accountable for
plow damage done to vegetation other than grass or to
personal items other than mailboxes.
If a boulevard on your property is damaged by a snow
plow, contact Public Works through the online service
request form at www.EdinaMN.gov/PublicWorks.
– Compiled by Jordan Gilgenbach and David Katz
City Covers The Cost Of
Plow Damage To Sod
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We’re no strangers
to frozen puddles,
morning frosts,
refrozen snow runoff
or any of the other
forms that ice takes in the winter. A little salting and a
healthy dose of roadway precaution is usually all the
response that is required; nature eventually takes care of
the rest.
On the rarest of occasions, though, ice formation isn’t the
result of precipitation and other natural processes at all,
but of a problem in Edina’s subterranean infrastructure.
When this happens, the damage must be fixed as quickly
as possible.
Each year, cold air, water temperatures and other wintery
conditions put extra strain on Edina’s water main network.
This, in turn, leads to a disproportionate percentage of
water main breaks during the winter months.
Mains are buried approximately eight feet underground,
notes Utilities Supervisor Gary Wells. In the event of a
break, then, residents will not see a geyser-like burst.
Instead, “water coming out of cracks in the pavement or
out of grassy boulevard areas near streets” is common.
The volume of that water usually indicates whether it
is a water main break or the more localized leaking of a
residential service line.
In addition to being more common, water main breaks are
also more serious in the winter. Besides service outages,
winter breaks also present a clear and immediate public
safety hazard. Leaked water can quickly form into sheets
of ice – sometimes on busy streets and in clear weather
conditions when drivers are unlikely to be on the lookout
for ice.
The Public Works Department responds to water main
breaks as soon as it hears of them. In order to minimize ice
hazards, once a team arrives on scene, their first priority
is to locate and close gate valves to slow down the flow.
Residents are notified that the water will be shut off as
long as is necessary for an emergency repair.
“Age of the pipes, soil conditions and climatic conditions all
contribute to water main failures,” Wells said. On average,
the City will respond to about 24 breakages of varying
severity each year. If a year’s winter is comparatively mild,
like in 2011, the average is lower.
If you see or suspect a water main issue during regular
work hours (7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), call Public Works at 952-
826-0376. To report a break after business hours, call the
Edina Police Department’s non-emergency line, 952-826-
1610. Police Dispatch will then contact the appropriate
parties in the Public Works Department.
– Compiled by David Katz
Be On The Lookout For Winter
Water Main Breaks
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A city’s snow plows and salt trucks are only as effective as
the policies that dictate how and when these resources
are deployed. Fortunately, the Public Works Department
has detailed snow plow and ice reduction guidelines in
place to ensure Edina’s roadways are cleared in a way
calculated to ensure the least possible inconvenience to
drivers.
For severe weather purposes, the City classifies each
street based on primary function, traffic volume and
community welfare concerns. High-volume routes that
act as access roads for emergency vehicles are labeled
“Red Routes.” These receive first priority for both plowing
and salting. Routes providing access to schools and
commercial areas are second priority.
Only when these street tiers are clean will plows turn to
low-volume residential roadways, alleys and City-owned
parking lots. (Except in select cases, the clearing of
sidewalks is the responsibility of property owners.)
Ordinarily, the plows clear the center of each roadway
first so as to accommodate through-traffic while the rest
of the buildup is cleared. When appropriate, Public Works
will also deploy trucks to spread sand, salt and other
chemicals to remove ice from the streets.
As a general rule, snow plows will not be dispatched for a
snowfall of less than 1.5 inches. Streets Supervisor Shawn
Anderson monitors snow accumulation, snow drift and ice
conditions, and it falls on him to determine when plowing
is necessary.
“Each storm is different,” Anderson said. “Sometimes
we have to wait it out and sometimes we have to fight it
during the storm.”
Be advised that severe cold, significant wind and limited
visibility may inhibit City plows from reaching your street
in a timely manner. In the event of extremely poor
weather conditions, snow plows are put on temporary
hiatus at the discretion of the Streets Division.
How To Help Plow Drivers Help You
Even when wind and dangerous temperatures are not a
factor, though, plow drivers have a tough job ahead of
them after each winter storm. Public Works Director Brian
Olson notes that there are several simple things you can
do to minimize obstacles.
“Don’t pass snow plows when they’re plowing, and wait
until after the plow goes by to park your vehicle in the
street.” In addition, Olson strongly advises residents to
keep sleds and toys away from the street when they are
not being used, and not to shovel near the end of their
driveways as the plow comes through.
Respecting snow plows is not merely a matter of courtesy,
but also a safety concern, Olson noted, saying, “Frequent
backing is necessary during plowing, and visibility to the
rear is very limited.”
One particularly troubling practice is the building of snow
forts and snow bank tunnels on or near street curbs.
“Snow forts can easily conceal children and are very
difficult to see when driving large snow plows,” Olson
said. Moreover, “Forts are usually only built when the
snow is heavy and wet – not when it is light and fluffy and
the most dangerous in terms of a collapse.”
– Compiled by David Katz
Ice Control And Snow Plow Policies Keep Edina Safe
Through The Worst Of Minnesota’s Winters
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Avoiding parking tickets and saving the grief and
expense of recovering a towed vehicle is as easy as
familiarizing yourself with the City of Edina’s winter
parking restrictions.
According to City regulations, no vehicle may be
parked on a street, highway or alley under these
conditions:
• From 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Nov. 1 through March 31,
regardless of wintery conditions.
• When 1.5 inches or more of snow has fallen.
Once streets and roadways have been plowed to
the curb line, residents can then park vehicles on
designated roadways.
• For six hours after a snowfall has ended, unless
City traffic signs specifically allow vehicles to park
on roadways.
In order to clear Edina’s streets, snow plows must
have unimpeded access. Cars parked in the street
prevent them from doing a thorough job.
Note that these rules are strictly enforced. The Edina
Police Department records and tracks vehicles not
in compliance with parking regulations. When a
vehicle is in violation, an officer will issue a warning
by means of an explanation card to the owner of
the vehicle. If the Police Department encounters the
vehicle violating regulations
a second time, the owner
will be issued a citation.
Some snow storms are more
severe than others. During
significant weather events,
if a vehicle is obstructing
the path of a plow, the
Police Department will
attempt to locate the
owner. If an owner cannot
be found, the City will tow
the vehicle.
For more information,
contact the Edina Police
Department at 952-826-
1610.
– Compiled by David
Katz
Residents Asked To Follow
Winter Parking Rules
NO PARKING 1AM – 6 AM
ALL ROADS
NOV. 1 –
MARCH 31
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Whether you plan on being out of town for a long
stretch, have a particularly long driveway or just don’t
want to invest the time and effort necessary to maintain
your yard in the winter, you may wish to hire someone
else to remove snow and ice in your stead. If you opt to
go with a private snow plow contractor, though, make
sure they are aware of local regulations before they
begin their work.
Most notably, private plows must not deposit snow into
or across a roadway. Any snow that is removed from a
sidewalk or driveway must remain on that property or
hauled away at the homeowner’s expense.
The City of Edina Public Works Department will monitor
private snow plowing contractors on a regular basis,
though the property owner is ultimately responsible.
Homeowners will receive a warning letter for violations
on the first offense. If a second offense is reported, the
City may issue the homeowner a fine of up to $700.
– Compiled by David Katz
“Streets” continued from cover
native wildlife. In short, “clean streets mean clean
waters,” Bintner said.
Here’s where you come in. While the Streets Division
is fully capable of clearing scattered leaves deposited
on City streets by overhanging boughs and from wind,
the sweepers can only do so much.
Residents who rake or blow leaves to the street
curb or deposit grass clippings there severely
hamper the machines’ ability to do a thorough job.
Consequently, plant nutrients have a much greater
chance of leaching into the region’s lakes in hazardous
quantities.
So, while it can be tempting to view your property
plot as an “island unto itself,” the next time you are
out working in the yard, City staff encourage you to
dispose of leaves and grass clippings in a way that
won’t hurt lakes and other natural resources.
“Cleaning up at the source is the cheapest and easiest
way to help keep our waters clean,” Binter said.
For more information on street sweeping, contact the
Public Works Department, 952-826-0376.
– Compiled by David Katz
NO PARKING 1AM – 6 AM
ALL ROADS
NOV. 1 –
MARCH 31
Contractors Must Adhere To Snow Clearing
Regulations
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During the shortest and coldest days of winter, we all
look forward to the early harbingers of spring: from
melting snow and blooming flowers, to lower heating
bills and the return of Girl Scouts
to your neighborhood.
Unfortunately, not
all the signs are so
heartening. Spring
is also the prime
season for new
potholes.
Potholes are formed
by water seeping into cracks
in roadways and freezing in the
winter. When this water expands, it creates small cracks
that weaken the pavement. Traffic driving over these
compromised spots can loosen and dislodge pieces of
pavement, creating a hole.
Pot holes present a public safety hazard, and even small
ones can harm the integrity and longevity of your car’s
tires.
Rest assured, though, that the Public Works Department’s
Streets Division is well equipped to fix these holes
and works hard in all seasons to ensure that they are
addressed in a timely manner.
During the winter, work crews fill pot holes with an
emergency “cold mix” that keeps the roadway safe in the
short term, said Streets Supervisor Shawn Anderson. Once
temperatures rise sufficiently and the ground is warm and
dry, the City can then add a “hot mix.” Unlike cold mix,
hot mix contains asphalt cement, which creates a lasting
bond and patches the hole permanently.
Each May, the Streets Division goes on a “pothole blitz,”
patrolling Edina’s streets and repairing
potholes as they are seen. Thousands of
potholes are repaired during the pothole
blitz, using more than 140 tons of asphalt.
In total, the “asphalt season” runs from
early May to the beginning of November,
weather permitting, Anderson said.
However, some potholes can’t wait until
May. Residents are urged to contact Edina Public
Works and report dangerous spots on City streets. The
most effective way is by filling out a service request online
at
www.EdinaMN.gov/PublicWorks. Reported problems are
distributed to crews and given top priority.
For more information on potholes and other street repairs,
visit www.EdinaMN.gov/PublicWorks or call the Public
Works Department at 952-826-0376.
To report a pothole on a county highway or on a state
aid street, such as France, York and Vernon avenues, visit
Hennepin County’s website, www.hennepin.us, or call
612-592-0300.
To report a pothole on a state road or
highway, contact the Minnesota Department
of Transportation at 651-296-3000 or
visit www.dot.state.mn.us.
– Compiled by David Katz and Jordan Gilgenbach
Street Division ‘In The Trenches’
In The War On Potholes