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Council considers park signage and enforcement, and pushes for backflow-preventer compliance
Summary
Wallsburg discussed updating park signage and fines to curb unauthorized motorized vehicles, trialing enforcement options (letters, trail cameras, sheriff cooperation), and asked staff to prepare letters requiring backflow preventers and annual testing for affected water customers.
Wallsburg — Council members reviewed park rules and enforcement tools March 20 after repeated reports of unauthorized motorized vehicles on town property and damage to facilities. The town code lists a $500 fine for unauthorized motorized use; staff was asked to post clearer signage reading "No motorized vehicles (authorized excepted)" in visible park locations and to evaluate trail cameras or other means to identify repeat violators.
Members also discussed enforcement mechanics — sending a warning/invoice letter first, then escalating to sheriff involvement for criminal mischief if damage is repeated — and asked staff to develop clear enforcement steps tied to the town’s existing code. In a separate public-works item, council discussed the need to require backflow preventers where necessary and to collect annual test certificates from affected customers; staff will consult with county counterparts and return a draft letter and implementation plan at an upcoming work meeting.
