It has been a beautiful autumn season so far, but winter is right around the corner. Every winter has the expectation of snow fall. The City wants to remind all property owners that the City sidewalk next to your property is your responsibility to clear. Downtown business or residential the walkway is of no matter; sidewalks must be cleared within 24 hours of a snow event. City Ordinance allows for the City to charge back to you the time involved in clearing your sidewalk if City personnel must clear the walk.
The City also wants to remind residents that there is also no overnight street parking from November 15 to April 15. The Public Works staff begins work on snow removal days between at 2:00 AM to clear streets so residents can commute to work. Cars parked along streets are a hindrance and may be towed. Public Works will work 10 – 12 hours to clear accumulations, starting on 1st Ave., the Fire Department, and the school. It is followed up with most of the major streets, side streets, with the alleys being done last. You can help Public Works get the town cleaned up faster by making sure you are not parking on the streets during snow removal.
