Paul Swift, Maintenance II
Mike Pettit, Maintenance II
Gary Lehmer, Maintenance II
Jeremy Baker, Maintenance II
Brian Pettit, Animal Control Officer
Building and Grounds
David Manson, Building and Grounds Laborer I
Joe Paulsen, Building and Ground Laborer
Water Department
Anthony Scaglione, Water System Operator II
Brent Hess, Water System Operator II
Wastewater/Sanitary Collection
System
Alan Waugh, Utility Collection and Treatment Specialist
Mark Benge, Utility worker
SNOW ORDINANCE
SNOW ORDINANCE
(in effect as soon as snow emergency is declared until snow emergency is lifted)
69.10 SNOW REMOVAL (parking)
No person shall park, abandon or leave unattended any vehicle on any public street, alley or City owned off-street parking area during any snow emergency. When predictions or occurrences indicate the need, the Public Works Director or his/her designee shall initiate a snow emergency and inform the news media to publicize the snow emergency. The snow emergency shall remain in effect until the Public Works Director or his/her designee declares it over
135.12 DUMPING OF SNOW (street)
It is unlawful for any person to throw, push, or place or cause to be thrown, pushed, or placed, any ice or snow from private property, sidewalks, or driveways onto the traveled way of a street so as to obstruct gutters, or impede the passage of vehicles upon the street or to create a hazardous condition therein; except where, in the cleaning of large commercial drives in the business district it is absolutely necessary to move the snow onto the street temporarily, such accumulation shall be removed promptly by the property owner or agent. Arrangements for the prompt removal of such accumulations shall be made prior to moving the snow.
136.03 REMOVAL OF SNOW, ICE AND ACCUMULATIONS (sidewalk)
It is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow, ice and accumulations promptly from sidewalks. If a property owner does not remove snow, ice or accumulations within seventy-two (72) hours, the City may do so and assess the costs against the property owner for collection in the same manner as a property tax.
Safety Around Plows
Please slow down and use caution when snow removal equipment is
on the roads. Follow well behind the plow with your headlights on,
staying clear of flying snow and sanding materials. Remember to avoid
the snowplow operator's blind spots by staying back 50 feet. Snowplowing
is for everyone's safety; please drive cautiously around all snow
removal equipment. It is unsafe and unlawful to proceed past a road
closure for any reason, in any season
Street Maintenance
The City asks residents to be cautious around the city crew while
they are working on street projects. Spring brings street patching
and repairs. The fall brings street painting for school crossings
and parking. At times, the city will have large street projects.
Residents affected by street closings will be notified by mail.
Mailbox Placement
Mailboxes must be placed either on the North or the East side of
the Street. The bottom of the mailbox should be 42 inches from the
street surface. The opening must be at least 6 inches from the backside
of the curb. Proper placement will help prevent your mailbox from
being damaged.
Street Lights
HOW TO REPORT A STREETLIGHT PROBLEM ONLINE
1. Access MidAmerican Energy Company online at www.midamericanenergy.com
2. Scroll down and click on “Streetlight Repair Request”
3. A new screen titled “Streetlight Repair Request” will open
Iowa One Call
Call Before You Dig! 1-800-292-8989 Residents
planning to dig are required to make the toll-free call at least 48 hours
before digging. The service is FREE to anyone who requests it.
Use of Iowa One Call eliminates the risk of service disruption in homeowners'
and neighbors' yards. It also greatly reduces the risk of severe personal
injury, and even death. Iowa law mandates use of Iowa One Call. Substantial
financial penalties may be imposed on individuals who disrupt utilities
without using the service.
