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Residents press Brighton leaders on downtown snow and overnight parking; council weighs ordinances and permits
Summary
At a City Council meeting, a long-time property owner urged action on icy pedestrian areas and long-term parking in a downtown lot. Staff described operational limits on clearing private lots; council discussed winter overnight bans, permit options and towing procedures under court constraints.
Mike Monroe, a Brighton property owner, told the City Council he has spent 23 years asking the city to clear ice and snow from pedestrian areas and the private parking lot behind his Heiney Street building and provided photos showing icy conditions nine days after a storm. He said DPW plows routinely clear vehicle travel lanes but leave walkways and dumpster approaches untreated and that long-term parked vehicles block crews from accessing problem spots. He offered to put down salt if the city supplied it.
Director Gretch explained how the city's crews prioritize streets and sidewalks and why…
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