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NOTICE TO ARLINGTON RESIDENTS

VEHICLES, TRAILERS – The City of Arlington will be hauling and plowing snow anytime there is a snowfall of two (2) inches or more.  We ask that all residents park all vehicle(s) and trailer(s) off the streets and avenues until they are plowed curb to curb, or they will be ticketed and towed.  In accordance with the terms of Chapter 7 (Section .03) of the City Code of Ordinances, vehicles that interfere with City maintenance activity, such as snow removal, may be towed to a designated area at the expense of the owner.  The vehicle may be impounded until all parking fines, towing and storage charges have been paid.  Unclaimed vehicles shall be sold and the proceeds applied first against such fines and charges.  Repeat violators will be towed without additional notice.

SIDEWALKS – In accordance with Chapter 26 (Section 26.04) of the City Code of Ordinances:  Accumulation of snow or ice on public sidewalks constitutes a public nuisance.  It is unlawful for any person to remove snow or ice from private property and place on public property.  The property owner or occupant of the abutting property is required to remove snow and ice from all public sidewalks within 12 hours after such snow or ice has eased to be deposited upon such sidewalk.  Failure to remove the snow or ice within 24 hours may be a cause for the City to do so itself.  If the City, or an agent assigned by the City, has to remove the snow, the City will bill the property owner accordingly.  Unpaid bills for snow removal will be a cause for a special assessment against the property.

BUSINESS DISTRICT PARKING – In the event of snow accumulation, vehicles are to PARK PARALLEL TO THE STREET in the business district (Main Street and side streets) until such time that the entire street (curb to curb) has been cleared of snow.

DUMPSTERS – No dumpster shall be placed in the public right-of-way during the winter snow season, which is defined as the period from November 1 to the next following April 1.

SNOWMOBILES & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATVs) – City Code requires that snowmobiles and ATVs must use public roadways, streets, or alleys by the most direct route when entering or leaving town.  Snowmobiles and ATVs 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 ATV shall be operated on any cemetery land or city park or recreation area.  Speed is not to exceed 15 miles per hour within city limits.  Also, please be aware that the TC&W Railroad, Minnesota Prairie Line, and Minnesota Valley Rail Authority prohibit snowmobiles and ATVs to operate on or traverse their property.

If the snowmobile/ATV ordinance is violated, a fine will be imposed or the City Council will consider eliminating all snowmobile and ATV travel within the City limits.  Thank you for your cooperation.

ENFORCEMENT IS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE.

 

BY ORDER OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON:

CITY OF ARLINGTON SNOW-ICE REMOVAL POLICY & SNOW ROUTES MAP

Newly adopted Snow-Ice Removal Policy may be viewed here.

Snow Routes map may be viewed here.

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:

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.

Compost is available for residents at no cost.

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:

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON

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

 

CITY WEEKLY RECYCLING PROGRAM

The City offers recycling containers the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the  month from 8 am-11 am, at the Main Street Parking lot. There you can recycle: plastic, aluminum cans, glass, paper products, and cardboard.  Any questions please contact the City Office at 507-964-2378.

 

BRUSH CHIPPING NOTICE

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON

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, Kirby Weckworth

 

FIRE PIT NOTICE

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON

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

Notice to Residents of the City of Arlington

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.