Does the City receive any money from towing cars?

The City does not get any of the money that is charged to vehicle owners when their vehicles are towed. All of the money goes to the towing contractor. The best possible outcome for a snow emergency is to have no vehicles towed.

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1. How do I know if Hopkins has declared a snow emergency?
2. Where else can I park?
3. When will towing begin?
4. What do I do if my vehicle is towed?
5. Why does the City declare snow emergencies? Can't you just plow around vehicles?
6. Why not just ban parking on City streets throughout the winter?
7. There have been times when more than 2 inches of snow has fallen and no emergency was called. Why?
8. Does the City receive any money from towing cars?
9. How long does it take to plow all the streets and alleys in Hopkins?