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Li <br />2021 SNOWPLOWING UPDATE <br />During the winter, the City of Louisville's snow crews <br />are ready to respond 24 hours a day to snow and icy <br />conditions. The crews work hard to keep primary and <br />secondary streets and on -street bike lanes open, using <br />materials and equipment that help reduce the dangers <br />of winter travel. <br />The City's snowplowing program works on a priority <br />system: <br />Priority 1 Major Arterial (for example, high capacity <br />roads like McCaslin Blvd) <br />Priority 2 Collectors (for example Washington <br />Street and W Dahlia Street - streets that connect <br />major arterial streets to residential streets) <br />Priority 3 Residential Through Streets (and City <br />parking lots and sidewalks near the City's right of <br />ways) <br />Priority 4 Residential Other (and trails) <br />Like all industries right now, the City is experiencing <br />a staffing shortage and having to adapt to working <br />with fewer staff while continuing to try to recruit new <br />staff in a competitive market. Working with fewer staff <br />members means the City will focus on Priority 1 and <br />2 routes first and foremost, and that Priority 3 and 4 <br />routes may not be cleared as quickly when resources <br />are limited. <br />Commenting, Mayor Ashley Stolzmann said: <br />"Louisville residents have always been supportive of <br />our snow crews in the past, with kind words in -person, <br />in emails, and on social media. Our teams ask for this <br />same kindness and patience this winter as we work <br />to overcome new challenges. While the response may <br />be slower than usual at times, we remain committed <br />to providing high quality service and maintaining safe <br />streets in Louisville." <br />Commenting, Interim City Manager Megan Davis said: <br />"Clearing snow from Louisville's roads is a priority for <br />the City and we will continue to work hard, as we do <br />each year, to keep Louisville's streets and sidewalks <br />passable during snowy conditions. Our teams are <br />made up of hard-working staff from our Operations, <br />Parks and Golf Departments, who work through the <br />night during winter storms and who take pride in de- <br />livering this service. <br />"As you may have read in the news or experienced <br />firsthand in your own business, recruiting staff is prov- <br />ing to be a challenge at the moment. In addition to <br />continued recruitment efforts, the City is looking at <br />staffing resources across all departments and explor- <br />ing options with external contractors:' <br />LouisvilleCO.gov/Snowplowing <br />PARADE OF LIGHTS - FRIDAY DECEMBER, 3 <br />Held on the first Friday in December from 5:30 PM - <br />9:00 PM, this Louisville holiday tradition has been a <br />favorite for over thirty years! <br />The festivities begin with musical entertainment <br />provided by local schools and churches, a living <br />nativity, and visits with Santa. The main attraction, the <br />Parade of Lights, starts at 7:00 PM. Organized by the <br />Chamber of Commerce, the parade takes place on <br />Main Street. All floats and entries must have lights. <br />Starting at 6 PM, the Historical Museum (1001 Main <br />Street) will hand out free Holiday Treat Bags (while <br />supplies last), courtesy of the Louisville History <br />Foundation. See page 7 for details. <br />WINTERSKATE OUTDOOR ICE SKATING <br />Now in its 18th season in Louisville, WinterSkate <br />outdoor ice skating at the Steinbaugh Pavilion (824 <br />Front Street) features traditional holiday music, free <br />parking, over 5,000 square feet of ice, <br />and concessions. <br />This year's WinterSkate features all new ice skates, an <br />ice resurfacer for smooth skating, and the option to <br />purchase tickets online. Admission is $10 for everyone <br />age 4 and older and includes skate rental. Kids age 3 <br />and under skate for free. WinterSkate is scheduled to <br />open November 19 (weather permitting). <br />Visit LouisvilleCO.gov/WinterSkate for opening hours <br />and to purchase tickets online. Tickets can also be <br />purchased in person. <br />FREE HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES <br />Enjoy a festive ride around downtown with the <br />Kodiak Ranch Clydesdales, compliments of the <br />Louisville Downtown Business Association and their <br />sponsors. Pickup is on Front Street across from <br />WinterSkate. Carriage leaves approximately every 20 <br />minutes. See website for hours: downtownlouisvilleco. <br />com/carriage-rides Photo: Jose Fuentes <br />See page 8 for 122nd Audubon Christmas Bird Count. <br />Winter 2021-22 • Page 3 <br />