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Public works urges ordinance change to allow windrowing on rebuilt Third Street
Summary
Public Works Director Clarence Fellinger warned the council that Third Street’s new retaining wall, curb and gutter create places where current downtown windrow rules will cause problems; he recommended amending the snow‑plowing/windrow ordinance to allow different treatment on parts of Third Street and urged consistent enforcement and ticketing.
Clarence Fellinger, Dell Rapids public works director, told the council that the recent Third Street reconstruction (retaining wall and curb/gutter) creates sections where following the existing windrow ordinance will leave snow against curbing and sidewalks and could generate public complaints. Fellinger recommended amending the city’s snow‑plowing/windrow ordinance to add specific allowances for Third Street (and portions of Clark and Fourth) so plows can windrow where appropriate.
Fellinger described the city’s typical snow‑alert process and enforcement: he said snow alerts are generally issued for downtown starting at 4 a.m. to align with contractor schedules and deputy enforcement, and he asked the council to encourage consistent ticketing to keep streets clear. The director said BX (contractor) purchased a blower last year that has improved efficiency and that adjusting ordinance language will allow crews to operate practically and reduce conflicts with the new curb and retaining walls.
Council directed staff to draft ordinance language to reflect the operational change; no formal ordinance vote occurred at the meeting.
