(A) Monuments.
(1) Location. Monuments must be placed at all block and lot corners, angle points, points of curves in streets, and at intermediate points as will be required by the city.
(2) Specification. Block corner monuments and permanent control markers must consist of a number five deformed reinforcement rod, a minimum of 30 inches long, and are to be placed in concrete six inches in diameter. All other monuments must consist of a number five deformed reinforcement rod, a minimum of 30 inches long.
(3) Depth. All monuments are to be placed at least 18 inches below the graded surface. Monuments must be in place at the time of petition for local improvements.
(4) Easements. Stakes showing the locations of easements must be provided by the subdivider upon the request of the city. The stakes must be wood lathes and will be used only to ensure the proper location of utilities on the easements. The stakes must not be intended to be permanent survey monuments.
(B) Streets and alleys.
(1) Grading. The full width of the right-of-way of each street and alley dedicated in the plat must be graded in accordance with the plan approved by the City Engineer. Grading should provide for easy installation of sidewalks at some future date.
(2) Paving. For subdivisions within the city, all streets and alleys must be improved with a concrete or bituminous surface. Streets to be paved must be surfaced for a seven ton axle weight capacity using current Minnesota Department of Transportation design standards. Streets not to be paved must be improved in accordance with the county or city standards, whichever applies. No building permit will be issued for any lot or parcel in a subdivision prior to the installation of the first lift of bituminous surfacing or concrete surfacing on the streets thereof.
(3) Concrete curb and gutter. Concrete curb and gutter of a city approved design will be required for all paved streets.
(4) Boulevards. All boulevards must have four inches of top soil (black dirt) placed on them and then be sodded or seeded.
(5) Street signs. Street signs of standard design approved by the city must be installed at each street intersection.
(6) Traffic control signs. Traffic control signs must be installed at the request of the city.
(C) Sidewalks. Sidewalks, where required, shall be constructed in accordance to the grade, width, and slope established by the City Engineer.
(D) Bike paths. Bike paths, where required, shall be constructed in accordance to the grade, width, and slope established by the City Engineer.
(E) Public utilities.
(1) Water main. A minimum water main of six inch PVC pipe or other approved pipe will be required. Mains over six inches in size may be required, and the additional cost will be allocated pursuant to established city policies. In cul-de-sac streets of more than 150 feet, provisions must be made to loop feed water mains as "dead end" water mains are not permitted, unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
(2) Fire hydrants. Installation must be pursuant to plans approved by the City Engineer and City Fire Chief. A hydrant will be required in the turnaround area of all permanent cul-de-sac streets.
(3) Sanitary sewer. Unless otherwise required, a sanitary sewer of eight inch pipe must be installed as the minimum size, placed at grades approved by the City Engineer. Mains over eight inches in size may be required, and the additional cost will be allocated pursuant to established city policies. Service wyes must be a minimum of four inches in diameter.
(4) House services. Each house service must be run from the main to the property line, where a cap or plug will be placed until the service is extended to the structure. A one inch Type K copper water service, or approved equal; corporation stop, curb box and stop; and four inch PVC schedule 40 pipe, or approved equal, sewer service must be the minimum requirements, and they may be placed in a common trench.
(5) As built drawings. Reproducible "as built" drawings showing all utilities and improvements must be furnished to the city by the applicant of all required improvements in developments where the applicant has been responsible for improvements. Such "as built" drawings must be certified to be true and accurate by the registered engineer responsible for the installation of the improvements.
(F) Sanitation. Water and sewer lines must be installed and connected to the public system to serve all lots within the proposed subdivision under the provisions of applicable statutes and ordinances. The City Council will require the installation of water and sewer mains, at the applicant's expense or under the provisions of applicable statutes and ordinances.
(G) Wastewater disposal.
(1) Sanitary sewer mains and service connections must be installed to serve all lots in the subdivision and must be connected to the public system when within the city limits and/or utility service area.
(2) When a subdivision lies outside of the city limits all applicable state and county requirements must be satisfied.
(H) Drainage. All surface and underground drainage systems must be installed by the applicant to adequately remove all natural drainage that accumulates on the developed property. All such systems must provide complete removal and a permanent solution for the removal of drainage water and will be subject to city review and approval.
(I) Utilities location. Except for utilities installed by the city, all utilities must be placed underground. All underground work must be completed prior to street surfacing. All utility lines for telephone and electrical service must be placed in rear line easements when carried on overhead poles.
(J) Construction plans, inspection, and warranty.
(1) For municipal improvements which are publicly financed, construction plans for the required improvements conforming in all respects with the standards and ordinances of the city shall be prepared by the city. The city may contract with a professional engineer licensed in the state, with input from the owner/developer, to complete the design work. The owner/developer must acknowledge and approve, in writing, proposed project costs and any related special assessments as outlines in the preliminary engineering report prior to award of a construction bid. The city and/or city's contracted professional engineer will complete construction observation and contract administration. All project costs shall be eligible for public financing.
(2) For municipal improvements which are privately financed, construction plans for the required improvements conforming in all respects with the standards and ordinances of the city shall be prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the state contracted by the owner/developer. A preliminary engineering report and construction plans, together with the quantities of construction items and estimated cost, must be reviewed and approved by the city prior to award of a construction bid. The owner/developer must provide written approval of proposed project costs, as outlined in the preliminary engineering report. A plan review fee, as established by the City Council, shall be charged. The owner/developer shall contract with a professional engineer licensed in the state to complete construction observation and contract administration. Upon completion of construction, the owner/developer must provide to the city a written warranty certified by a professional engineer licensed in the state that all required improvements on the site meet or exceed all city standards, that such improvements have been inspected and tested in accordance with city standards, and that such improvements have been constructed in accordance with the approved plans. The owner/developer shall be responsible for the cost of all inspections and testing. Upon certification and delivery of as built plans, the city will accept and maintain all public improvements. All plans will become part of the written agreement.
(3) For municipal improvements which are publicly financed in part, construction plans for the required improvements conforming in all respects with the standards and ordinances of the city shall be prepared by a professional engineer licensed in the state contracted by the owner/developer. A preliminary engineering report and construction plans, together with the quantities of construction items and estimated cost, must be reviewed and approved by the city prior to award of a construction bid. The owner/developer must acknowledge and approve, in writing, proposed project costs and any related special assessments as outlined in the preliminary engineering report prior to award of a construction bid. A plan review fee, as established by the City Council, shall be charged. The city and/or city's contracted professional engineer will complete construction observation and contract administration. The municipal improvements, construction observation, and construction contract administration costs shall be eligible for public financing.
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