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Snow & Tell: Winter Tips
Tis the season for snow and ice and we need your help to keep our City looking great. Here are a few things to keep in mind this winter:
• Avoid the ‘Second Shovel’ (check out the diagram below)
• Winter parking rules are in effect. No parking on any street from 2 am – 6 am. (City Ordinance 70.04). It also helps to remove vehicles from the street during the day when snow plows are expected to be running.
• Snowplows are most efficient at 30-35 mph. Watch for plows and avoid driving or parking in their path. • Keep children safe by keeping them away from the roadside during snowplowing activities.
• Since the city streets are a major part of our storm water drainage system, we want to keep the streets and gutters free from ice and snow that can obstruct the flow of snowmelt. You can help by clearing snow, ice or debris from drain openings when you see it.
• Residents and business owners are responsible for removing snow and ice from any sidewalks that border the property. If you are able, try to help your neighbors who may not be able to clear theirs.
• It is prohibited to push/dump snow or ice from your driveway or yard onto any City street or sidewalk. (City Ordinance 95.082).
• Take it slow while shoveling snow to avoid overexertion. Push the snow rather than lifting it.
• Road salt works best between 20-30 degrees (F). At 10 degrees (F) it is barely working.
• Clear snow away from fire hydrants near you. This could mean the difference in an emergency.
• Take time to build a snowman or a snow angel.
New City Parking Lot
Sandwiched between Village Glass Works and Brad Martin State Farm Insurance is a new city gem: our new City Parking Lot! Gone is the blighted building that formerly stood at 114 W. Midland Road, replaced by a beautiful, clean, lighted public lot. At the back of the lot, you will see a half-acre green space the City is working to develop into a mini-park with trees, fencing, picnic tables and a bus stop. This space will be a gathering point for City events, and a great place to eat, study and meet outdoors. The parking lot property was donated to the City by the Steve and Deb VanTol Family, and the project was taken on by the Auburn Downtown Development Authority. The City is seeking grants to purchase and develop the mini-park. We hope you enjoy the new lot!