Jackson officials OK snow route ordinance

A new snow route ordinance passed by the Jackson Board of Aldermen on Monday will prohibit the parking of motor vehicles, trailers and other conveyances along parts of 17 city streets during a snow removal proclamation.

Any vehicle or trailer left on the street during a snow removal proclamation issued by the public works director is subject to towing at the discretion of police officers. The owner would be responsible for any fees incurred during towing and storage. Streets in the uptown historic district are not included in the snow route.

Jackson public works director Rodney Bollinger the ordinance will allow road crews to work more efficiently.

"Put simply, the new ordinance is designed to keep certain major roadways in Jackson better plowed. This will allow more space for people to travel on snow routes and provide safer travel for citizens throughout the winter months," Bollinger said.

Also at Monday's board of aldermen meeting:

* The city of Jackson employees' Christmas party was set for Dec. 3 at the Knights of Columbus hall.

* A public hearing was set for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 to hear the findings of an electric cost of service study.

* Utility Solutions LLC of Tonganoxie, Kan., was awarded a $13,499.50 contract for the 2010 wastewater manhole rehabilitation program.

* A 5 percent retailers of packaged malt liquor license was approved for Creekbankers LLC, d/b/a Sweetheart Florist of Jackson, at 119 S. High St.

* A motion closing certain streets in the central business district for the Veterans Day parade passed.

* Change order No. 2 for $10,883.25 was passed in regards to the North Hope Street improvement project.

* A resolution in support of applying for a Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission grant was passed. If awarded the grant would finance the East Main Street sidewalk and bicycle lane improvement project.

* A crosswalk will be placed on Highway 25 in front of South Elementary.

* ASA Asphalt Inc. of Advance, Mo., was awarded a $55,120.60 contract for the 2010 asphalt overlay program.

* An ordinance regarding mitigation rates for the deployment of emergency services was passed.

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Pertinent Address:

101 Court St., Jackson, MO

Snow route street From To

Broadridge Drive Orchard Dr. W. Independence St.

Farmington Road (North) W. Main St. City limit

Farmington Road (South) W. Main St. City limit

Greensferry Road N. Hope St. City limit

High Street (North) (Hwy. 61) Washington St. City limit

Hope Street (North) (Hwy. 61) Main St. Greensferry Rd.

Hope Street (South) (Hwy. 25) Main St. City limit

Independence Street (West) (Rt. D) N. High St. City limit

Interstate 55 (all) (all)

Jackson Boulevard (East) (Hwy. 61) S. Hope St. City limit

Jackson Boulevard (West) (Hwy. 34/72) S. Hope St. City limit

Main Street (East)* Hope St. City limit

Main Street (West)* Hope St. City limit

Oak Hill Road (North) E. Main St. Oak Ridge Dr.

Oak Ridge Drive N. Oak Hill Rd. Ridge Rd.

Old Orchard Road (South) E. Jackson Blvd. E. Main St.

Orchard Drive N. West Ln. Broadridge Dr.

Ridge Road N. Shawnee Blvd. Oak Ridge Dr.

Shawnee Boulevard (North) E. Main St. Ridge Rd.

Shawnee Boulevard (South) E. Main St. E. Jackson Blvd.

Washington Street (East) (Hwy. 61) N. Hope St. N. High St.

West Lane (North) W. Jackson Blvd. Orchard Dr.

* Except any portion inside the boundaries of the Jackson Uptown Historic District