11-9-1: IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED:
Prior to the approval of a plat by the governing body, the applicant shall have agreed, in the manner set forth in this chapter, to install the following improvements on the site at the applicant's expense, in conformity with approved construction plans and in conformity with all applicable standards and ordinances:
   A.   Survey Monuments: All subdivision boundary corners, block and lot corners, road intersection corners and points of tangency and curvature shall be marked with survey monuments meeting the minimum requirements of state law. All U.S., state, county and other official bench marks, monuments or triangulation stations in or adjacent to the property shall be preserved in precise position, unless a relocation is approved by the controlling agency. All lot corner pipes or iron rods shall be a minimum of one-half inch (1/2") in diameter, eighteen inches (18") in length, and shall be inscribed with the registration number of the land surveyor making the survey as prescribed in Minnesota statutes chapter 505.
   B.   Grading: The full width of the right of way of each street dedicated in the plat shall be graded as outlined in subsection 11-8-1A of this title.
   C.   Pavement: All streets and alleys shall be improved with concrete or bituminous surface, except as may be approved by action of the governing body. Pavement standards are outlined in subsection 11-8-1B of this title.
   D.   Curb And Gutter: There shall be concrete curb and gutter installed along both sides of all streets and alleys to the standards listed in subsection 11-8-1D of this title.
   E.   Water Mains: In the case where water mains from a public water system are available, the applicant shall be required to install water mains in the plat and connect the same to the public water system. The water house service (ended with curb box) shall be installed into the lot a distance of eight feet (8'), measured at a right angle, from the right of way line of the abutting public street.
   F.   Public Sanitary Sewer: In all cases where trunk line sanitary sewer facilities are available, the applicant shall be required to install sanitary sewers in the plat and connect the same to the trunk line sewers. The sanitary sewer house service (ended with plug) shall be installed into the plat a distance of eight feet (8'), measured at a right angle, from the right of way line of the abutting public street. (Amended Ord. 1988-8, 9-8-1988)
   G.   Drainage Facilities And Systems: Such facilities and systems shall be installed as to adequately provide for the drainage of surface waters, stormwater pollution control, and flood protection. Drainageway and/or ponding easements or land dedications may be required when such easements or land is needed, in the public interest, for purposes of floodplain management, proper drainage, prevention of erosion, pedestrian access to water bodies, or other public purpose. (Ord. 2009-007, 3-2-2009)
   H.   Miscellaneous Facilities: Tree planting, street name signs, traffic control signs, oversized trunk lines, pedestrianways and other improvements may be required to be furnished and installed by the applicant. The applicant shall install four inches (4") of black dirt and a good quality sod in the boulevard at the time of occupancy of the adjacent lot. During the construction phase, if the utility lines (electric power, telephone, gas, and cable TV) are placed prior to placing the curb, the applicant shall place four inches (4") of black dirt and adequate seed in the boulevard within thirty (30) days after curb placement. If the curb is placed prior to placing the utility lines, the applicant shall place four inches (4") of black dirt and adequate grass seed in the boulevard within thirty (30) days after the utility lines are placed, or within one year after the curb is placed, whichever occurs sooner. Placing of black dirt and grass seed in the boulevard shall not relieve the applicant from placing black dirt and sod in the boulevard at the time of occupancy of the adjacent lot.
   I.   Sidewalks: Concrete sidewalks or bituminous trails shall be installed in the approximate locations shown on the city comprehensive trail plan. Exact locations of the sidewalks or trails shall be shown on the preliminary plat and shall be subject to review by the city engineer. (Amended Ord. 1988-8, 9-8-1988)