Actually, Bob, this work reminds me of Lawren Harris:
hammer.ucla.edu/sites/default/files/migrated-assets/media/exhibitions/2015/Lawren_Harris/1975.7_Mt._Lefroy_online_usage.jpg

The yellow whateveritis is a salt bin. Is Minnesota able to get through its winters without rock salt or ice melter? I realize there are such places.

As I mentioned to Bob, it reminds me of Lawren Harris:
hammer.ucla.edu/sites/default/files/migrated-assets/media/exhibitions/2015/Lawren_Harris/1975.7_Mt._Lefroy_online_usage.jpg

The yellow thing is a salt bin. Ubiquitous here in winter.

I can see why you were reminded of this Harris, but it lacks some of the Harris fluidity, and of course its attractive color scheme.

And I don't think I've ever seen a public salt container here. I buy something that really works, and claims to be pet and lawn "friendly" on my own for our front walk, and the city spreads something like black, gritty sand once in a while, but no supplies provided on any street, that I can recall.

I forgot to mention, Phil, that seems to be intended as decoration.