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“Technology Calming:”Eagan’s Experience
Integrating Technology into Snow and Ice Operations
at the City of Eagan, MNNorth American Snow Conference
Tom StruveCity of Eagan, MN
• We did it- You can too!
• About Eagan
• Beginnings…
• Changes over Time…Service Delivery & Technology
• Incorporating Technology into O perations
• The HUMAN Factor
• Plans for the Future
Welcome!
About Eagan
36 Square Miles, Population 69,000, 19,990 Utility Accts.
Public Works Department 52 FTE (Engineering, Central Services, Streets, Utilities, and Fleet)
About Eagan
1970
2006
Beginnings…
§1985- Proactive, Innovative§ Two Stage Operations
§ Center Storage Cul -de-sacs
§ Single Operators
§ Plexiglass Passenger Door
§ Oversized Wings- Cable/levers
§ Dedicated Routes-
§ Specific Prioritized Progressions
§ 75-25% Sand Salt Mixture
Beginnings…
1992-93 2006677.34 Lane miles
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Av. 55.6 Inches / 13 Events Annually 14 Mainline Routes / 3 Contract 235.1 Linear Miles 4 Tandems, 5 Singles, 2 Loaders
(644)14 Cul De Sac Routes / 1 Contract 472 CulDe sacs / 172 Misc. Stops
66.23 of 127.95 miles
Changes over time…Service Delivery
n Service Delivery Expectations Increase
n Move to 50-50% Sand-Salt Mixture n Sand becomes “Safety Grit”n Add FA-2 Modified 1/8” Chipsn Liquid Calcium Chloride -92’
Changes over time…Service Delivery
n Service Delivery Expectations Increase
n Contractor Routes n 3 Mainline Routesn 2 Cul-de-sac Routes
Changes over time…Service Delivery
n Service Delivery Expectations Increase
n Prototype Trail and Sidewalk Winter Maintenancen 96’– 3.6 miles / 98’– 54.2 milesn 06-07’- 66.23 of 127.95 miles
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Changes over time…Service Delivery
n Transitions in Fleetn Switch Tandem for Bladen Second Loader
Changes over time…Technology
n First Pre-Wet 1996n “Veritech” System n Manual- 900 gal. (Salimeter)
n Started with 3 Tailgate Tanks
Changes over time…Technology
n Underbody Plowsn Tried
n “Trip Edge” Plows and Sectional Plows
Changes over time…Technology
n Truck Changesn Manual to Electric Controls
n Ground Speed Orientation
n Cable to Hydraulic Wings
Changes over time…Technology
n Truck Changesn Updated Plow Hitches
Changes over time…Technology
n Misc. Changesn Steel to Carbiden Edge Balls
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Changes over time…Technology
n Truck Changesn Undercoatingn Fenders- Vibrators
Changes over time…Technology
n Truck Changesn Undercoating
Changes over time…Technology
n Misc. Changesn Ground Temperature Sensors n Heated Mirrors
Changes over time…Technology
n Misc. Changesn Light Bar Changes n LED Lighting Sets
Changes over time…Technology
n Misc. Changesn Chains…
Incorporating Technology into Operations
n EPOKE
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Changes over time…Technology
n EPOKE
Changes over time…Technology
n Clear Lane ($59 vs. 40.24)
Changes over time…Technology
n Chemical System 2007n Updated to “Accubrine”
System n Computerized – Automated
3000 gal storage
Changes over time…Technology
n Weather Servicesn “Meteorlogic's”n “Weather Watch” / NWS/ Weather Ch.
n RWIS (93 RWIS sites across MN)
Changes over time…Service Delivery
n “Salt Only ” Prototype n 04’-05’- 3 Routes (35% of City) n 05’-06’- Switch Over (av. 300#)
n 60% Spring Sweeping Costs
Changes over time…Service Delivery
n Environmental Responsibility
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Changes over time…Service Delivery
n Increasing Accountability..
Snow / Ice Control Costs And Seasonal SnowfallFor Street Plowing 1996 - 2006
7 2 . 1
4 5
56.5
7 5 . 8
6 6
3 5
66.3
31.736.2
49.2
$ 3 8 6 , 0 2 5
$342,835$370,624
$192,736 $132,467
$291,939
$ 1 3 8 , 3 8 7$212,651
$400,145
$249,233
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10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Snowfall
$1
$50,001
$100,001
$150,001
$200,001
$250,001
$300,001
$350,001
$400,001
$450,001
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S e a s o n a lSnowfall
7 2 . 1 4 5 56.5 36.2 7 5 . 8 66 3 5 66.3 31.7 4 9 . 2
Snow/Ice
Cont ro l Costs
$370,624 $192,736 $212,651 $138,387 $342,835 $291,939 $132,467 $400,145 $249,233 $386,025
1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06
**2004/2005/2006 costs reflect multiple anti-icing events (1" or less ) and multiple weekend events (OT)
STORM RECO RD TIME AND MATERIALS - (1996 – 2006)
SEASON
REGULAR HOURS
OVERTIME
HOURS
CONTRACT
H O U R S
TOTAL HOURS
MATL. SAND/ SALT
MATL. S A L T
MATL. CAL. CL.
2005- 2006 1848.05 900.20 657.2 3061.45 -0- 2765.0 - 0-
2004- 2005 770.5 928.25 218.1 19 16.85 2873.0 541 82
2003- 2004 2323.25 954.75 461.3 3686 .5 3162.0 N A NA 2002- 2003 1304.3 430.3 245.0 1979 .5 2066.0 N A NA
2001- 2002 1426.0 1034.6 398.7 2859 .3 2813.0 255.0 0 . 0
2000- 2001 2,390.2 1,149.1 592.2 4,131.50 3,732.0 0.0 0 . 0
1999- 2000 993.5 658.90 241.60 1894 .0 1997.0 0.0 0 . 0 1998- 1999 1548.8 1039.6 337.0 2925 .3 3117.5 0.0 0 . 0
1997- 1998 1381.0 734.0 251.6 2366 .6 4491.0 0.0 0 . 0
1996- 1997 2922.3 1436.0 530.0 4888 .3 6541.5 134.0 NA
Contractor was used only for significant storms of 2” or more for the initial clearing of snow. They were not utilized for ice control or clean up operations such as widening and winging back.
STORM RECORD COSTS – (1996 – 2006 )
SEASON
PERSONNEL
C O S T
EQUIPMENT
COST
CONTRACT
C O S T
MATERIAL
C O S T
TOTAL COST
20 05- 2006 $154,118.75 $114,943.75 $22,215.64 $94,747.07 $386,025.21
2004- 2005 $117,637.50 $74,342.75 $21,018.91 $36,234.00 $249,233.16
2003- 2004 $159,515.00 $136,891.25 $42,413.32 $61,326.00 $400,145.57 2002- 2003 $43,335.50 $57,331.00 $21,879.12 $30,990.00 $132,467.55
2001- 2002 $83,880.60 $87,623.50 $35,202.34 $85,233.00 $291,939.44
2000- 2001 $97,047.35 $136,489.50 $53,317.80 $55,980.00 $342,834.65
1999- 2000 $43,269.55 $54,302.45 $20,845.13 $19,970.00 $138,387.13 1998- 1999 $67,845.75 $85,816.75 $27,813.19 $31,175.00 $212,650.69
1997- 1998 $54,517.00 $72,602.60 $20,706.49 $44,910.00 $192,735.99
1996- 1997 $105,859.50 $151,732.00 $43,865.71 $69,167.00 $370,624.21
1995- 1996 $67,975.00 $99,158.50 $29,567.14 $49,620.00 $246,320.64
The HUMAN Factor
n GREAT Peoplen Dedicated Professionals
The HUMAN Factorn Fleet
n “Fleet Focus ” Software (“Maximus”) –88’-89’
n 201 Mobile Units -168 misc.
n 2006 Mileage -1,500,013
The HUMAN Factor
n TrainingCTAP InstructorKathy Schaefer
LTAPRoads Scholar Program
•Eight credits
•Three credits earned from required LTAP workshops
•Five elective credits earned from a combination of LTAP workshops, maintenance expos, and CTAP workshops.
The HUMAN Factorn Training
The Future…
n Efficiencies n Better Calibration
n Stainless Steeln Anti-Icing
n AVL
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• Changes over Time…Service Delivery & Technology
• Incorporating Technology into O perations
• The HUMAN Factor
• The Future is Bright!
• We did it- You can too!
Be Encouraged… Thank You!
Tom Struve City of Eagan3830 Pilot Knob RoadEagan, MN 55122
651-675-5300