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Resident wins council approval to remove short sidewalk segment on East 3rd Street
Summary
After hearing from resident Tin McNeel, the Vinton City Council approved removing a short sidewalk segment in front of 1101 East 3rd Street while preserving the corner ADA connection; motion passed with a second and roll-call vote.
The Vinton City Council approved a resident request on Aug. 28 to remove a short section of sidewalk in front of 1101 East 3rd Street, while retaining the corner and ADA ramp that links the route across the street.
Resident Tin McNeel addressed the council and said the short concrete run in front of the property "goes to our rocked driveway" and "we're the only one that has that little sidewalk that goes nowhere," urging the council to let it be removed while other nearby landscaping work occurs. Council members discussed ADA requirements for the corner and reimbursement limits for sidewalk panels.
Councilmember Ron moved to approve removing the requested section except for the corner (kept to meet ADA requirements); Riley seconded the motion. The council voted to proceed with removal, and the resident was advised the city would work with the contractor and provide required ADA panels where needed.
Why it matters: The decision responds to a specific private-property request tied to nearby construction and landscaping. The council emphasized compliance with ADA access at the corner connecting across the street; the record notes the city’s sidewalk reimbursement program could cover up to $750 for the corner panel.
Next steps: Staff will coordinate with the resident and contractor to remove the section while ensuring required ADA connections remain in place.
