WELCOME TO WINTER GUNNISON! CAT As our valley is blanketed and becomes a snow-covered wonderland, it's hard not to enjoy the serenity settling into winter. Snow in our valley is a beautiful thing: it brings vitality to the land come spring, it provides an everchanging landscape to play on, and it reinforces in us the necessity of hard work as we manage its presence in our community. The City of Gunnison's Streets and Alleys crew has geared up for snow season. The snowplows have emerged once again, routes have been planned, call out accumulation policy has been updated to 4 inches, and now we anticipate mother nature. The individuals on your snow removal team are committed to providing safe, efficient, and effective snow management throughout the entire winter season. To do this, they rely on policy, practice, and the support of the larger community. When making sure your property is equipped for winter, here are a few tips to remember: -Are your trees trimmed back 3 feet behind the curb? Is there 12-14 feet height clearance under the branches? -Have you designated a space to keep your trash and recycle bins accessible to crews and clear from snow? -Are your utility meters accessible and clear of snow? -If there is an established snow windrow or curb pile, you may add to these snow collections when clearing. If not, it is prohibited to clear snow into the City right of ways from sidewalks or driveways. Clearing into the street will cause hazardous icy conditions and infringe upon the City's snow removal procedure. When you are moving around town, please remember that snow operations are ongoing, and the process is a huge effort to undertake. -Giving snowplows and sanders space is the best way to keep both operators and community members safe. Maintain 200 feet when yielding to plows and do not pass. Plowing operations need to respond to snow on the road with as little impact from other traffic as possible. Consider taking an alternate route if you see a snow equipment operation in your path. When walking around town, be mindful of blowing snow from passing plows. Facebook: facebook.com/CityofGunnison WANT TO CONTACT US? OF COLORADO Give sanding trucks plenty of room on all sides so they may properly release sanding materials onto the roads, not onto close standing traffic. Sand will release on a moment's notice when responding to conditions on the ground. -Please drive around windrows instead of over and through the pile as getting stuck will create a traffic hazard. Please help crews by moving your car that could interfere with snow operations. If you do happen to leave your car parked, you may find yourself plowed in. Becoming plowed in and thus interfering with snow removal and street maintenance could create a violation of Municipal Code 5.20.020 Part 12 "Parking" Section 1203 "Parking Not to Obstruct Traffic or Maintenance (2). If you have a need for assistance with snow removal, please find our Snow Removal Assistance Program form online on the City's Public Works website. This program is open to residents of private, single- family residences who have a qualified need for assistance. It takes a community like Gunnison each doing our part to make winter a wonderful time on the Western Slope. The City of Gunnison's snow removal process is a community endeavor only possible when cooperation among residences, businesses, and the City continues all season long. Through our best of effort, the City of Gunnison is committed to providing high quality service to the community. Let it snow! Visit gunnisonco.gov/Snowandice for full policy, removal assistance application, and other snow information. Instagram: instagram.com/cityofgunnison Please stop by City Hall at 201 W. Virginia Avenue Call 970.641.8080 || www.gunnisonco.gov Email City Clerk Erica Boucher at eboucher@gunnisonco.gov WELCOME TO WINTER GUNNISON ! CAT As our valley is blanketed and becomes a snow - covered wonderland , it's hard not to enjoy the serenity settling into winter . Snow in our valley is a beautiful thing : it brings vitality to the land come spring , it provides an everchanging landscape to play on , and it reinforces in us the necessity of hard work as we manage its presence in our community . The City of Gunnison's Streets and Alleys crew has geared up for snow season . The snowplows have emerged once again , routes have been planned , call out accumulation policy has been updated to 4 inches , and now we anticipate mother nature . The individuals on your snow removal team are committed to providing safe , efficient , and effective snow management throughout the entire winter season . To do this , they rely on policy , practice , and the support of the larger community . When making sure your property is equipped for winter , here are a few tips to remember : -Are your trees trimmed back 3 feet behind the curb ? Is there 12-14 feet height clearance under the branches ? -Have you designated a space to keep your trash and recycle bins accessible to crews and clear from snow ? -Are your utility meters accessible and clear of snow ? -If there is an established snow windrow or curb pile , you may add to these snow collections when clearing . If not , it is prohibited to clear snow into the City right of ways from sidewalks or driveways . Clearing into the street will cause hazardous icy conditions and infringe upon the City's snow removal procedure . When you are moving around town , please remember that snow operations are ongoing , and the process is a huge effort to undertake . -Giving snowplows and sanders space is the best way to keep both operators and community members safe . Maintain 200 feet when yielding to plows and do not pass . Plowing operations need to respond to snow on the road with as little impact from other traffic as possible . Consider taking an alternate route if you see a snow equipment operation in your path . When walking around town , be mindful of blowing snow from passing plows . Facebook : facebook.com/CityofGunnison WANT TO CONTACT US ? OF COLORADO Give sanding trucks plenty of room on all sides so they may properly release sanding materials onto the roads , not onto close standing traffic . Sand will release on a moment's notice when responding to conditions on the ground . -Please drive around windrows instead of over and through the pile as getting stuck will create a traffic hazard . Please help crews by moving your car that could interfere with snow operations . If you do happen to leave your car parked , you may find yourself plowed in . Becoming plowed in and thus interfering with snow removal and street maintenance could create a violation of Municipal Code 5.20.020 Part 12 " Parking " Section 1203 " Parking Not to Obstruct Traffic or Maintenance ( 2 ) . If you have a need for assistance with snow removal , please find our Snow Removal Assistance Program form online on the City's Public Works website . This program is open to residents of private , single family residences who have a qualified need for assistance . It takes a community like Gunnison each doing our part to make winter a wonderful time on the Western Slope . The City of Gunnison's snow removal process is a community endeavor only possible when cooperation among residences , businesses , and the City continues all season long . Through our best of effort , the City of Gunnison is committed to providing high quality service to the community . Let it snow ! Visit gunnisonco.gov/Snowandice for full policy , removal assistance application , and other snow information . Instagram : instagram.com/cityofgunnison Please stop by City Hall at 201 W. Virginia Avenue Call 970.641.8080 || www.gunnisonco.gov Email City Clerk Erica Boucher at eboucher@gunnisonco.gov