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Mayor Ramsey stated he is completely opposed to changing the sidewalk policy. He said the <br /> City puts in sidewalks with the intent of maintaining them and has the equipment to do so. <br /> Councilmember Tossey said if there is a change in the policy, it should not be a moneymaker for <br /> the City. <br /> Public Works Director Olson noted there is nothing in the policy regarding enforcement. He said <br /> the department does not get to all the sidewalks for three to four days after a snowfall event. The <br /> priorities are the roads and the two -mile walking zone. <br /> Councilmember Tossey stated there are vacant lots on each side of him, so he does that snow <br /> removal. However, not everyone can do that. He noted there are issues to work out with this <br /> policy in regard to accountability and if the department is already clearing sidewalks, they may <br /> as well do them. Councilmember Tossey pointed out there are sidewalks on City streets that are <br /> connected to a townhome development and the townhome association would be responsible for <br /> removing snow from those sidewalks. He suggested abolishing the Sidewalk Snow Removal <br /> Policy. <br /> Consensus was reached to reword the Sidewalk Snow Removal Policy to make the streets and <br /> two -mile walking zone the City's priority. This will be communicated through The Resident. <br /> The snow removal implementation will stay the same as last year. <br /> FUTURE TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION <br /> Noted. <br /> MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br /> None <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> The Work Session of the City Council was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. <br /> Respectfully submitted <br /> is G. Ulrich <br /> City Administrator <br /> ATTEST: <br /> City Council Work Session / October 11, 2011 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br />