A. Grading: Streets shall be graded in accordance with a plan approved by the city engineer. The grading shall include the entire width of the right of way and shall provide a boulevard section, in addition to the minimum pavement width. (Amended Ord. 1988-8, 9-8-1988)
B. Pavement: The design of street pavement for all streets covered by this section shall be in accordance with the state department of transportation road design manual for flexible pavements and/or the "City's Standard Detail Plates" or as otherwise specified by the city engineer. The design thickness of the surfacing elements shall be in accordance with the flexible pavement design standard for road classifications as follows: (Amended Ord. 1988-8, 9-8-1988; amd. 2005 Code)
Classification | Pavement Design; Axle Load |
Arterial, collector streets and commercial or industrial service streets | As determined by traffic needs |
Local streets | 7 tons minimum |
C. Soil Tests: To determine subgrade soil classifications, soil samples shall be collected and analyzed by a reputable testing laboratory. Reports of the soil analysis shall be submitted to the city engineer with the pavement plans. Soil samples shall be taken along the centerline of the proposed road at intervals not exceeding three hundred feet (300').
D. Curb And Gutter: Concrete curb and gutter, in accordance with the following provisions, shall be constructed on both sides of all streets:
1. In residential zoning districts, surmountable concrete curb and gutter of a city approved type and design shall be used.
2. In commercial or industrial zoning districts, concrete curb and gutter cross sections shall be either MnDOT design no. B61B or MnDOT design no. S518.
E. Boulevards: All boulevards shall have four inches (4") of topsoil (black dirt) placed on them and then shall be seeded or sodded. (Amended Ord. 1988-8, 9-8-1988)