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Calumet council defers snow-removal changes, plans public engagement
Summary
Council discussed snow-removal expenditures and possible special assessments, agreed sidewalk snow contracts will remain unchanged this upcoming season because there is not enough time to implement changes, and directed staff to hold future public engagement focused on downtown businesses and residents.
The Calumet Village Council on Oct. 15 discussed possible changes to the village's snow-removal approach but postponed any immediate changes until after a public engagement process. Council members reviewed expenditures and revenue related to existing snow contracts and discussed special assessments as one potential option; because of timing constraints, sidewalk snow contracts will remain the same for the upcoming winter season.
Manager Megan Haselden and council members emphasized the need to educate the public about village expenses and to gather input from downtown business owners. Community member Michael Maas urged the village to invite downtown business owners to the engagement session and stressed the importance of a walkable downtown for winter tourism and residents. The council left the specifics of any contract or policy change for future discussion following public outreach.
