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Residents press Two Rivers on snow‑pile removal and curb clearing practices
Summary
Residents and staff discussed snow‑clearing practices after complaints about large snowbanks created at intersections; staff said crews try to reduce corner piles and clear within days but complete coverage around the city can take up to two weeks depending on conditions.
Residents raised concerns about large snowbanks and corner piles created during snow removal; city staff said crews try to reduce piles at corners and clean up within a few days but citywide cleanup can take longer.
A resident described large snowbanks at intersections and urged crews to push material further down the street to reduce corner piles. A staff member acknowledged the issue and said, "My guys have have a tendency to push, especially in large intersections, completely across the intersection making these large snowbanks." The staff member said crews generally clean up within two days depending on the material, but that citywide completion may take a week or two on larger routes.
Staff framed the issue as balancing efficient snow removal with minimizing obstruction at crosswalks and corners. No new operational change, budget allocation or contractor procurement was announced; staff characterized the matter as an ongoing work in progress and encouraged continued feedback from residents.
