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St. Francis residents, council debate snow-removal enforcement after city clears sidewalks
Summary
Residents and council members debated enforcement of St. Francis’s sidewalk snow-removal ordinance after staff cleared sidewalks days after a light snowfall; city officials said no citations were issued, only invoices for partial reimbursement.
Trish Weimer, a St. Francis resident, told the Common Council she was "shocked" by the city's response after a recent light snowfall and said she "didn't like the way the whole thing was done." She said neighbors typically help one another and that she had not received a ticket.
The dispute centered on St. Francis’s sidewalk snow-removal requirements and how the city enforces them. City staff and several Aldermen said the city has an ordinance requiring property owners to clear sidewalks within 24 hours; staff ultimately waited almost 72 hours before using city equipment to clear sidewalks and then sent invoices seeking partial reimbursement for the work. City officials said no one received…
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