Sheldon, Iowa — The Sheldon City Council met in special session on Wednesday evening.
Among their decisions, they came up with a plan to help Sheldon get back to normal after this week’s derecho, according to Sheldon City Manager Sam Kooiker.
Kooiker says they think that will be enough.
He tells us about the plan.
The wastewater plant is off of Western Avenue. He also reminds us that the dump at Hills park is for leaves and grass ONLY, not for trees or limbs.
Also, contractors need to haul their own trees and limbs away, with one notable exception.
Kooiker says the DOT and a number of contractors will help pick up the debris from the right-of-way. He says they will make one trip past your house, and one trip only.
And, incidentally, signup for cleanup week starts this Friday, August 1st.
City staff also advise caution when driving in Sheldon, since there are piles near the corners that limit visibility.
See details regarding the curbside tree/limb pick-up plan. https://sheldoniowa.gov/news/storm
Remember also that sign-up for Fall Clean-up week begins Friday, August 1st. City of Sheldon Annual Clean-up week (Residential only). | City of Sheldon
Please do not replant in the rights-of-way (typically between sidewalk and street). Tree planting moratorium (in City rights of way) | City of Sheldon
Again, there are two tree and limb dropoff sites:
• Tree dump on Monroe (north Washington Ave) is open. Here is the overhead view. South of the Floyd River, north of City Limits.
• Alternative (temporary) dump site for trees / limbs is near Wastewater plant (NOT THE WATER PLANT) but Wastewater plant. It is located south of Highway 18 at 820 Western Avenue. You’ll need to access from Western Ave at Hwy 18. Follow the arrows.
Please do NOT use the leaf dump at Hills Park for trees or tree limbs.
