
City warns about clearing sidewalks

The strategy of hoping the recent snow melts away might not be your best bet.
If you’re one of those who has some ice or snow lingering on the sidewalk, the City of La Crosse has a warning for you and your pocketbook: pick a different strategy.
The city’s engineering department sent out its annual warning about keeping sidewalks clean.
City rules require sidewalks and curb ramps be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours after the snow stops falling.
Violations could result in crews clearing the sidewalks and billing property owners $2.50 a linear foot, plus a $50 administration fee. Tickets could also be issued but they almost never are.
The city also does not plan to give warnings for snowy sidewalk violators.
It does, however, provide residents with free sand/salt mix (info below).
Per City Ordinance Section 40-8 – Snow, Ice, and Debris Removal:
The City provides a sand/salt mix for use on the City sidewalks free of charge to residents. The mix is available at:
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Linda Thompson
December 6, 2018 at 8:56 am
Why does the overhead on State Rd. have so much ice on it? It is not safe to walk on. It is the only way to walk to the Village shopping center & Central High School. I wish the city would take care of this.