Re:[Mpls] Minneapolis snow emergency

[ChaosLegs]

I have to agree with Jim one part of this.  I do not want St Paul's system, I think it is less effective in clearing our streets.  I do think Minneapolis does a good job, but I think we should have declared the emergency last night.  The main routes, which also tend to be snow emergency routes are in great condition, thank you city.  The side streets are far less manageable.  It is challenging getting into the center of the street, parking, etc... because the side streets haven't been plowed yet from curb to curb.  This is attempted with the work our crews are doing, but won't be very effective until tomorrow morning at 8 AM, actually 8 PM because you can't park on that side until after 8 PM.

The final product of Minneapolis plowing is always the best.  I just wish we could utilize it in a more timely manner. 

Also those people that complain about getting towed, need to pay attention.  I have never been towed during a snow emergency (that includes 4 years where I bused to work).  It can be a hassle to move your car, but that is our duty as citizens and residents.

Josh Kroll
Powderhorn

Message: 17
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 08:08:15 -0800 (PST) 
From: Jim Berg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Issues Mpls <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Mpls] Minneapolis snow emergency

I was complaining to my council member last night
about Minneapolis's snow emergency policies. "St. Paul
declared a snow emergency already, why hasn't
Minneapolis? That's the problem, it takes Minneapolis
too long to declare the snow emergency." We recalled
Lisa McDonald's complaint during the campaign, "How
can they call it a snow emergency if it takes three
days."

Well, I take it back about St. Paul snow emergencies.
Although St. Paul declared one a day before
Minneapolis, the streets in Mpls I take were much
cleaner and safer than the ones in St. Paul. I take
Hiawatha and Lake in Minneapolis. Lake becomes
Marshall in St. Paul, and it was much snowier, as were
Fairview, Minnehaha, and Snelling, all major routes in
St. Paul. So, I would advise the new mayor and
council, "Don't copy St. Paul when revising the snow
emergency rules."

Jim Berg
Corcoran Neighborhood