Winter Reminders FlyerCopyrighted
January 20, 2026
City of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS
# 11.
ITEM TITLE: Winter Reminders Flyer
SUMMARY: City Manager providing a copy of the Winter Reminders
Flyer, which is being mailed with City utility bills from January
13 through February 3, 2026.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2025 Winter Reminders
Odd/Even Snow Route Parking
Policy &Notifications
Dubuque's odd/even snow route parking policy affects almost 34 miles
of the city's most heavily traveled streets. The policy is intended to
temporarily restrict cars from parking along the route, allowing crews
to plow the streets from curb to curb. This policy helps crews plow more
effectively, improve driving conditions, and provide better on -street
parking for residents and businesses.
After snowfalls of three or more inches and
when the City's snow route policy is declared,
the program requires "odd/even" parking
along designated snow routes for two
consecutive days. For the days the policy is
in effect, parking is prohibited on the "even -
numbered" side of the streets
on the even -numbered date and on the
"odd -numbered" side of the streets on the
odd -numbered date. Parking restrictions
are in effect from noon to 5 p.m. OR 1 a.m.
to 6 a.m., depending on the street.
Example .
Odd/Even Parking
Day Declared: I No Parking:
January 5
Odd #
(odd day)
addresses
January 6
Even #
(even day)
addresses
Enforcement of the snow route parking policy will be
announced at least six hours in advance on the following:
1. Email and/or text notifications to
subscribers of the Odd/Even Snow
Route Notify Me (subscribe at
www.cityofdubuque.org/notifyme)
2. City of Dubuque website: NO PARKING �]
www.cityofdubuque.org WHEN DECLARED
NOON - 5 PM
3. Alert Iowa (see back for details) ON EVEN DATES
AFTER 3- PZUMULATION
4. City of Dubuque social media accounts -
5. CityChannel Dubuque
(channels 8 and 117.2 on Mediacom and 5 on ImOn)
6. Local media
Snow route parking restrictions are enforced during the entire posted
time period with no allowance for parking prior to the end of the
posted time period or after the snow plow passes. Vehicles violating
the restrictions will be ticketed and fined $50.
THE CITY OF For additional information, contact the
DUB E Public Works Department at 563-589-4250
or publicworks@cityofdubuque.org, or visit
Masterpiece on the Mississippi www.cityofdubuque.org/snowandicecontrol.
City of Dubuque
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INDERS
Be be sure to clear your sidewalk
after it snows!
It is the responsibility of property owners to
keep their sidewalks clear of snow and/or
ice. According to the City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances Chapter 10-1-3:
• Snow and ice must be removed
immediately after the snowfall ends
and no longer than 48 hours after the
end of the snow event.
• The snow and ice must be removed at
full width of the sidewalk from edge to
edge to provide safe and accessible
passage for pedestrians as required by
federal ADA guidelines.
• If the snow and ice is not removed
within 48 hours following a snowfall; it
is removed by a City contractor and
the cost is assessed to the property
owner. Property owners will be notified
and billed when the cost of the
removal is determined. If the bill has
not been paid at the end of the winter
season, this cost will be assessed to
the property and given to the County
Treasurer for collection in the same
manner as property taxes.
For more information regarding snow
and/or ice removal on sidewalks, contact
City Engineering at 563-589-4270 or
engineer@cityofdubuque.org or visit
www.cityofudubuque.org/snowremoval.
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Are there special circumstances that
prevent you from removing your snow?
DBQ Shovel Crew is a snow shoveling
program that pairs volunteers with residents
who are physically and financially unable
to remove snow and ice from the city
sidewalk adjacent to their property and do
not have other resources to clear it such as
neighbors, friends, or a hired service.
To sign up as a volunteer or for details on
finding help with snow removal, call 563-
589-4159 or visit www.cityofdubuque.org/
snowassistance.
Stay
INFORMED
ALERTIOWA
Alert Iowa, a Smart911 product, is the State of Iowa's
official emergency notification system. The City of
Dubuque (and Dubuque County)use Alert Iowa for
weather and emergency notifications by phone, text,
and email. All Dubuque residents and businesses are
urged to register today! For more information, visit www.
cityofdubuque.org/alertiowa.
Three easy ways to register!
1. Visit alert.iowa.gov and choose Dubuque County
2. Download the Smart911 app
3. Text DubuquelA to 67283
How You Can Help
Snow Plow Operators
During a storm, the City's
equipment operators
work around the clock on
alternating 12-hour shifts
until all streets are plowed
and safe for travel. Crews
can do a better job when
cars are not parked on
the streets. If possible, the
City asks that residents park their vehicles off the street
during snow -plowing operations. Unavoidably, the City's
snow -plowing equipment will leave a ridge of snow
across your driveway. It is up to the property owner
to remove the ridge left by the City's snow -plowing
equipment.
When shoveling or snowblowing your driveway and
sidewalk, please DO NOT shovel or blow snow into the
street. Your cooperation reduces the time required to
plow all streets, which in turn reduces overtime costs and
impact on your taxes. Blowing or shoveling snow into the
streets is a violation of a City ordinance. Violators are
subject to a civil penalty of up to $750 and court costs.
Additionally, they are liable for the road hazards they
have created.
Please keep sidewalk ramps and fire hydrants on or near
your property clear.
NOTIFY ME ALERTS
cityofdubuque.org/snow
Sign up to receive Odd/Even Snow Route
notifications at cityofdubuque.org/snow or
simply text DBQSNOW to 67283.
• For optimal visibility and easy access for the
collection crew, avoid placing containers behind
snow piles. Instead, position containers at the corner
of your driveway or in a shoveled -out windrow* notch,
ensuring they are not on the sidewalk or obstructed
by snow piles.
• If using a personal can, use high -quality solid waste
containers that are resistant to cracking in cold
weather.
• Ensure lids are closed to keep rain, snow, and ice out
of containers.
• Crews will not empty frozen or overweight cans or
containers.
• If you have extra trash, use dark -colored garbage
bags, not white ones, so collection crews can see
your trash has been set out.
• When recycling cardboard (no larger than 40" by
48"), please flatten and bundle, or, place flat under
your recycling bin.
• Greeting cards, gift wrapping paper, Styrofoam, and
plastic bags are not recyclable. Please place these
items in the trash.
• Please remove empty containers from windrows and
sidewalks as soon as possible to aid walkers and
snow plow crews.
*The row or strip of snow on the edge of a plowed area.
Protect Your Pipes
If your water meter freezes, you are responsible
for the cost of repairs or replacement for a
damaged water meter.
The City of Dubuque Water Department reminds you to
make sure that the plumbing and water meter in your home
or business are properly protected from freezing. Be sure
that your basement/utility room windows are tightly sealed
from summer use and that there is proper heating provided
to these areas. If you use heat tapes, make sure they are
properly installed and are working safely. Please take the
time now, before winter arrives, to ensure that the plumbing
and water meter in your home or business is properly
protected.
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