Most of the streetlights in town belong either to the City or North Western Energy. Call 222-5667 and notify the Public Works office of the light in question. If it does not belong to the City we will notify N.W.E.
Click here to see the current streetlight map.
If you wish to contest a citation. You must personally appear in City Court, with the original yellow copy of the parking violation, on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. immediately following the date of your citation, or you may pay your fine at the City Fiance Office immediately at 220 E. Park Street in person, or by mail.
Improves the appearance
Perhaps the most obvious benefit of street sweeping is that it improves the aesthetic of our streets. By removing trash, dirt debris it enables the City to look cleaner and more attractive.
Helps to prevent the pollution of the Yellowstone River
Street sweeping helps prevent unwanted garbage and other debris from entering our stormwater drainage system and eventually discharge into the river. Sweeping prevents unwanted waste particles from making their way from the roadways to the stormwater system, and into the ecosystems of various animals. These contaminants can poison the ecosystems of these animals, turning their habitats into toxic wastelands.
Improved safety for motorist and bicyclists
By removing the buildup of dirt, rocks, and debris on streets, it helps to prevent motorist and bicyclists from skidding, sliding and colliding with objects. This is important for children who ride bikes to school. A small tire skid can lead to a much larger accident in just seconds. It removes stones that are left on the roads, which can kick up and puncture vehicle tires, be kicked up, and cause damage to windshields.
The City Commission may at any time, order sidewalks be constructed or repaired. If the property owner fails to do so within thirty days, the City may construct the sidewalk and assess the cost against the property. All sidewalks must be constructed as specified by the City, including acquiring a permit from the City's Building Inspector. Once sidewalks are installed it is the property owner's responsibility to maintain them.
The Street Department sends out a sanding crew when we receive 1" to 4" of snow. After 4" of snow accumulation or slick conditions exist we plow our Primary Snow Route.
It is unlawful for anyone to shovel or push snow into a city street. Gravel streets are not on the normal sanding routes. Click here to see current routes.
Our street sweeping schedule normally runs from May-August, for the first 2 full weeks of each month. Each year in April we mail a copy of the updated street sweeping schedule to all residents. If you didn’t receive one or lost your copy you can view and print another copy here. Through the rest of the year, we sweep the City streets as needed.
