RES 1969-183 - 00010241I
RESOLUTION NO. 183 - 1969
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A "STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING"
IN CONJUNCTION WITH EXCAVATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION OVER
EASEMENTS ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY AS PROVIDED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 437.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fridley has adopted Ordinance 437,
an ordinance pertaining to excavations and construction over easements on public
or private property and requiring contractor or property owner to sign a
"Statement of Understanding ", and
WHEREAS, said "Statement of Understanding" text must be approved by Council
Resolution,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Fridley,
Anoka County, Minnesota, as follows;
1. That the "Statement of Understanding" presented to
the City Council and dated October 6, 1969 is hereby
approved, adopted and placed in effect.
2. That public utilities shall be provided copies of the
"Statement of Understanding" and any subsequent changes
made to said statement text.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF OCTOBER
BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF FRIDLEY, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
YOR - Jack 0. rkham
ATTEST;
CITY CLER Marvin C. Brunsell
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STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
1. I have been issued City of Fridley:
Building Permit No. Dated
Plumbing Permit No. Dated:
Electrical-Permit No. Dated;
2. I understand that this building, plumbing or electrical permit does not
constitute authority nor relieve me in any way of my responsibility for
assuring myself that in digging on private or public property that I shall
not cause damage to a public sewer, or watermain, or to pipes, telephone
cables or electric cables. Also, that I shall notify immediately the owner
of the facility if any damage is caused to any underground 'or above ground
facility or utility.
3. I understand that at least 24 hours before digging, I am resonsible for
contacting the following Municipal Departments and Public Utilities offices
who will provide information on locations of installations or easements.
(The 24 hour advance notice to be waived for emergencies involving public
health).
Electrical Underground_ Cable; Northern States Power Co.
De- engergizing lines
Telephone: 330 -6170
Address: 4501 - 68th Avenue North
Minneapolis
Gas Underground Pipes_ Minneapolis Cas Company
Telephone; Day: 372 -4900
Weekends & After Hours: 372 -4920
Address: 739 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis
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Underground_Telephone Cables: Northwestern Bell Telphone Co.
(South of Rice Creek and
— West of T.H. 1665)
Telephone: 561 -2703
Address: 1101 - 65th Avenue North
Brooklyn Center
(North of Rice Creek and all of the area
East of T.H. 4665)
Telephone: 588 -2705
Address: 2643 Central Avenue N.E.
Minneapolis
Water and Sewer: City of Fridley Engineer
Telephone: 560 -3450
Weekends & After Hours: 560 -3457
Address: Civic Center, 6431 University Ave.N.E.
Fridley
4. I further understand, that upon my request, any of the above agencies will
provide data and stake lines and stake underground installations of the
municipalities or public utilities concerned. The decision as to the necessity for
staking and stake lining will be that of the Public Utility or the City Engineer
or his designated representative in the instance of water and sewer pipes. (Staking
to be done during normal working hours only, except when public health is in jeopard.-
5. 1 understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I am not constructing
an obstruction on or over Municipal or Public Utilities Easements or installed
facilities, without written authority to do so.
6. I understand that underground installations that I have exposed may be checked
by their owner, prior to backfilling and that I ar responsible for coordinatiig
with the owner for time and date of inspection. I further understand only the
owner or his designated representative may waive inspection prior to backfilling.
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7. I understand that I am responsible for providing and placing such
barricades and lights or reflectors as required by Minnesota State
Statutes and the City of Fridley City Code around excavations and /or
obstructions as are necessary to ensure public safety.
8. I understand that I will backfill, tamp and repair all excavations
made in streets or easements and restore existing surfaces to its
original condition, in accordance with specifications provided by the
City of Fridley Engineer and shall be responsible for any repairs to
excavation areas necessary within one year when such repairs.are necessi-
tated due to faulty workmanship or-materials applied.
9. 1 further understand that I will ensure that water curb boxes are
marked clearly with a stake and red flag and that any curb box damaged
during construction shall be repaired or replaced at no cost to the City
of Fridley.
10. I fully understand that when excavating operations involve the use of cranes,
booms, or other apparatus that extend into the air, the same may come into
contact with overhead electric lines, and that the safety
regulations of the Industrial Commission of Minnesota require that any
operator "prevent such mechanical equipment from operating within 15'feet of
any energized power lines ". I will notify the owner of any energized power
lines of any proposed operations within 15 feet of said lines and will not
commence work in that area until the owner's representative has come on the
site and has informed me that the lines are de- energized, otherwise protected,
or that I must work outside of the 15 foot prescribed clearance because the
lines cannot be de- energized.
11. I fully understand the abode responsibilities and that I can be found liable
for damages.
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(SIGNATURE OF CONTPACTO.". OR PROPERTY OWNEI:)