11-29-2016, 12:48 PM
(11-29-2016, 12:41 PM)MidTowner Wrote: My experience has been the same as yours: nearly every single time I walk any distance, there are at least a couple of frontages not cleared. It's very problematic since one improperly cleared stretch of sidewalk can be an impassable barrier trapping someone in his or her home, even if all other property owners are clearing their sidewalks properly.
The point I was making, though, is that it is not a case of staff taking more than a year to study the issue. They did take too long, but they have studied it, and come to a conclusion. That part of their conclusion is to continue to monitor is a positive thing.
I wonder if you're right about people complaining. I do complain, and last year saw more results of the reports I made. But, in previous years, it was almost entirely a waste of my time to call the municipality to complain.
I've always submitted complaints because I wanted to make it clear the current situation was broken. Frankly, it takes a lot of time, and I'm not going to keep doing it. Instead I'll march down to council and rant at the people there once a month, much more time efficient.