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Council directs staff to revisit Riverwalk winter maintenance after public concerns about snow and ice
Summary
Council voted to ask the city manager to reconsider Riverwalk winter maintenance to include snow and ice removal; stakeholders will meet quarterly to coordinate maintenance and a CivicPlus complaint channel was established.
The Council voted to ask the city manager to revisit winter maintenance policy for the Riverwalk so the city can better address snow and ice removal, after residents and councilors said accumulated snow and ice made a heavily used corridor unsafe.
Public speaker Dr. Steven Oliver told the council, "The River Walk is such a key asset for the city," and described sections where compacted snow and ice are impeding pedestrian movement and accessibility.
Why it matters: The Riverwalk is widely used for commuting, recreation and access across neighborhoods.…
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