Resident asks council to consider program to remove old sidewalks when replacing them

Oct 14, 2026

Resident Ron Russell urged the council to consider a program to remove old sidewalks when residents replace them; the council directed staff to review the current ordinance for needed changes.

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During the open forum resident Ron Russell said he plans to replace the sidewalk at his residence and asked whether the city would consider removing the old sidewalk as part of an assistance program. Council members reacted positively to the idea and asked staff to review the current sidewalk ordinance to determine what changes would be required to support such a program.

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