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Decorah tightens sidewalk snow-and-ice rules; council adds $20 administrative fee for city removal
Summary
Council adopted an amendment to Chapter 12.44 requiring property owners to remove snow/ice within 24 hours and allowing the city to remove it and bill owners (including a $20 administrative fee); staff discussed contractor pricing and possible community volunteer programs.
The Decorah City Council on Jan. 5 adopted an amendment to Chapter 12.44 of the Decorah Municipal Code to clarify snow-and-ice enforcement for sidewalks.
Under the adopted language, property owners who receive notice that they are in violation have 24 hours to clear snow and ice; if they fail to do so, the city may hire a contractor to remove the…
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