WINONA, Minn. – Snowing or not, Winona’s alternate-side parking ordinance goes into effect on Wednesday. Yes, winter’s coming. Plow crews need access to the curbs every other night The ordinance allows parking on city streets between 12:01 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. only on the even numbered side of the street when the date is even — and only on the odd numbered side of the street when the date is odd. This is based on street addresses. Generally the north or east side of a street is even-numbered and the south or west side is odd numbered. Deputy Police Chief Jay Rasmussen gave these examples:
> If at 12:01 a.m the date is November 15, then at that time, your vehicle should be parked on the odd side of the street.
> Alternatively, if at 12:01 a.m. the date is November 16, then at that time your vehicle should be parked on the even side of the street.
Lots affected by alternate-ide parking:
> Lot 1: Off Second between Center and Lafayette.
No parking on odd-numbered days.
> Lot 3: By bus shelter off Center Street between Third and Fourth streets. No parking on even-numbered days.
Violations carry a $25 penalty.
Towing rules
The Street Department issues tag-and-tow orders when streets need to be plowed. The police Facebook page announces these tag-and-tow declaration. Violations mean a car will be towed and impounded. The city’s contract towing company charges a towing and storage fee, established by the City Council, to release vehicles. Expect a towing fee is $160, a storage fee pf $30 a day, and an administration fee of $25. ANither hassle: You must first go to the police station to get auth0rization for your car to be released. Bring your proof of insurance and identification.