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Council tables proposed sidewalk/trail snow-removal changes for more study
Summary
After discussion about uneven sidewalk/trail placement across the city and the burden of clearing long county-adjacent trails, the Lake Elmo City Council tabled proposed ordinance changes to consider sidewalk definitions and trail snow removal until its next meeting.
The Lake Elmo City Council on May 6 tabled consideration of proposed changes to the citys sidewalk snow-removal ordinance after extended discussion about uneven pedestrian facilities, enforcement practicality and potential city cost and staffing impacts.
Staff presented a draft ordinance change that would clarify definitions for sidewalks and add trail segments located in road right-of-way to the citys sidewalk-clearing responsibilities. The staff list identified multiple trail…
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