HomeMy Public PortalAbout2002-003 Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ord 347Member Jim Lane introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF
ORDINANCE,NO.347 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY
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WHEREAS, the city' council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. 347, an
ordinance adding a new section 829 to the city's code of ordinances regulating lighting which
affects the nighttime environment; and
WHEREAS, the lighting ordinance is 11 pages in length and contains charts; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 412.191, subd. 4, allows publication by title and
summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and
WHEREAS, the city council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the
public of the intent and effect of the new lighting ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that
the city administrator -clerk -treasurer shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. 347 to be
published in the official newspaper in lieu of the entire ordinance:
Public Notice
The city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. 347. The ordinance
establishes comprehensive regulations regarding lighting which affects the nighttime environment.
The purpose of the ordinance is to reduce unnecessary lighting and prevent light trespass. The
ordinance establishes four lighting zones and sets regulations on the amount of lighting allowed in
each. Commercial and industrial areas are generally allowed more light while residential areas,
especially in the rural portions of the city, are intended to remain essentially dark. No regulations
are imposed directly on residential property. Non-residential uses have two or five years to come
into compliance with the ordinance but new or expanded uses must comply immediately. The full
text of Ordinance No. 347 is available for inspects Medina during regular business
hours.
Paul Robinson, Administrator -Clerk -Treasurer
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that the city
administrator -clerk -treasurer keep a copy of the ordinance in his office at city hall for public
inspection and that he post a full copy of the ordinance in a public place within the city.
Dated: January 15, 2002
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Paul Robinson, Administrator -Clerk -Treasurer
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Bruce Workman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Lane, Smith, Workman, and Zietlow
and the following voted against same: None Absent: Ferris
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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