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Nortonville to explore ordinances after erosion linked to vegetation spraying on North Oak
Summary
After Superintendent Steve Pruett reported erosion in the 100 block of North Oak due to lack of ground cover, the council directed the city attorney to explore ordinances limiting spray treatments that cause severe erosion.
City Superintendent Steve Pruett reported on work around town and raised a specific concern about street erosion and ditch care in the 100 block of North Oak. Pruett said the erosion was caused by a lack of ground cover in the ditch; the council reached consensus to have City Attorney John Kurth explore possible ordinances that would prohibit spray applications that result in total vegetation kill where such treatments cause severe erosion to ditches and streets.
The council did not draft or adopt an ordinance at the meeting; the clerk recorded direction to the city attorney to research legal options and report back. That research will determine whether a regulatory approach is feasible and what enforcement mechanisms would be required.
