Public Policies & Notices
City of Arlington Snow-Ice Removal Policy and Snow Routes Map
Newly adopted Snow-Ice Removal Policy may be viewed here.
Snow Routes map may be viewed here.
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NOTICE TO OPERATORS OF SNOWMOBILES AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES
City ordinance requires that snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles must use public roadways, streets, or alleys by the most direct route when entering or leaving town. Snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles are not to be operated on sidewalks or boulevards, nor are they to be operated on private property without prior consent of the property owner. No snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle shall be operated on any cemetery land or city park or recreation area. Speed is not to exceed 15 miles per hour.
If this snowmobile/all-terrain vehicle ordinance is violated, a fine will be imposed or the City Council will consider eliminating all snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle travel within the City limits.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
Compost Site Hours
COMPOST SITE HOURS:
Open 7 days a week during daylight hours
For residents in city limits ONLY!
ALLOWABLE COMPOST:
Lawn Clippings
Garden Compost
Leaves (no plastic bags)
ABSOLUTELY NO GARBAGE
Any abuse of this rule will cause site to be closed on week nights and weekends.
SMALL BRUSH PILE AREA
NO stumps or logs
Chipping on location for large loads at a cost – Call City Office at 507-964-2378
Thank you for your cooperation.
Arlington City Council
Grass Clipping Notice
PLEASE DO NOT DISCHARGE LAWN CLIPPINGS/DEBRIS ONTO CITY STREETS.
Lawn clippings/debris that are discharged onto city streets eventually wash into the storm sewers and cause them to clog. Besides being an inconvenience to residents, it is also COSTLY and time consuming for the City to clean and unclog storm sewers. The City is asking all residents to take their grass clippings/debris to the compost site. The hours for the compost site have changed from previous years to better accommodate the residents of Arlington.
Compost Hours:
Open 7 days a week during daylight hours.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Arlington City Council
Brush Chipping Notice
If you have trimmed a tree, please contact the City Office at 507-964-2378 to have it chipped. Chipping is done on location at a cost. Boulevard trees are chipped for free.
If you have completely cut down a tree, it is your responsibility to have it removed/cleaned up.
Street Superintendent Dan Thomes
Fire Pit Notice
Recreational (outdoor) fires are permitted within city limits so long as they are contained in an outdoor fireplace, barbecue equipment or concrete-lined fire pit, sufficient to provide physical limitation to the spread of the fire. Recreational purposes shall include only the cooking of food or the providing of heat and light for outdoor social gatherings. Only propane, charcoal bricks or wood products may be used to fuel outdoor fires (ABSOLUTELY NO GARBAGE). Outdoor fires must be supervised at all times by at least one (1) adult person or extinguished if unsupervised. Outdoor fires shall be created or maintained at a distance of at least 15 feet from all structures and property lines. Thank you for your cooperation.
If Sibley County implements a burning ban, this does include recreational fires within city limits.
Arlington City Council
Cemetery Notice
All items decorating gravestones in the Arlington Public Cemetery are permitted 1 week prior to Memorial Day and need to be removed from the grass area within 2 weeks after the holiday to allow for the orderly mowing and maintenance of the cemetery.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Arlington City Council