§ 9.10 EMERGENCY.
   Subd. 1.   Definition. For purposes of this section, the term "emergency" means a condition created on city streets because of the presence of snow, freezing rain, sleet or ice thereon or other natural phenomenon which create or are likely to create hazardous road conditions or impede or are likely to impede the free movement of fire, health, police, emergency or other vehicular traffic, when the same has been duly declared.
   Subd. 2.   Declaration of Emergency. Whenever in the opinion of the City Administrator, or in his or her absence the Chief of Police, an emergency exists, he or she may declare the same and cause an announcement thereof to be made to local news media.
   Subd. 3.   Beginning and Duration of Emergency.
      A.   The emergency shall begin one hour after announcement to news media.
      B.   Once declared, the emergency shall remain in effect until all streets are completely plowed; provided that, the emergency may, in the same manner, be redeclared for subsequent like periods of time.
   Subd. 4.   Unlawful Acts.
      A.   During an emergency, it is unlawful to park or leave standing any vehicle upon a snow emergency route designated and duly sign-posted as such.
      B.   During an emergency, it is unlawful to park or leave standing any vehicle upon a street on which parking has been restricted by the declaration of an emergency.
      C.   A person who violates Subds. 4.A. or B. of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and/or 90 days in jail or that amount which may be lawfully prescribed by a municipality for an ordinance violation that is defined as a misdemeanor.
   Subd. 5.   Exceptions. This section shall not apply to:
      A.   Persons in charge of wreckers or authorized emergency vehicles while actually servicing mechanical, fire, police or medical emergencies; or
      B.   Any street when it has been fully and completely (curb-to-curb) cleared, sanded, salted or cleaned.
   Subd. 6.   Rules and Regulations. Rules and regulations relating to snow removal shall be in accordance with the uniform policy promulgated by the City Administrator. The regulations shall be posted in the office of the City Administrator and further notice may otherwise be given as the Council may direct.
(Ord. 107, Third Series, passed 11-1-2005)