SNOW EMERGENCIES
The City of Madelia may declare a snow emergency after an accumulation of three (3) or more inches of snow. During a snow emergency (duration of 12 hours), no person shall park any vehicle on any street in the City of Madelia. No parking in the business district during a snow emergency between the hours of 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. or until the street has been cleared of snow.
A declared snow emergency allows our street department to quickly and efficiently clear snow from the roadways so that emergency responders and residents can travel safely.
Any vehicle in violation of this Snow Removal Ordinance will be ticketed or towed at the owner’s expense. Madelia City Code 70.261
SIDEWALKS
Sidewalks must be cleared of all snow and ice within 24 hours after the end of snowfall by the owner or tenant of any adjacent property.
Properties non-compliant with this ordinance will be billed for the snow removal. Madelia City Ordinance 94.04.01
PLACING SNOW ON A PUBLIC STREET
It is a misdemeanor in the state of Minnesota to deposit snow/ice on any public roadway.
MN State Statute 160.2715
Snow emergencies will be announced on the City Website and Facebook Page, Police Department Facebook Page, and Code Red Notification System.
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Adopt-A-Hydrant
The City of Madelia is encouraging residents to “Adopt-A-Hydrant” in their neighborhood during the winter months. After each snowfall, snow and ice should be cleared 3 feet around the fire hydrant so fire fighters can quickly and easily reach the hydrant during a possible fire. A 3 foot wide path should also be cleared from the hydrant to the street.
