HomeMy Public PortalAbout2008-042 Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ord 445Member Weir introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-42
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 445 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY
WHEREAS, the city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. 445, an
ordinance regulating illicit discharges and illicit connections to the city's storm water system; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes § 412.191, subdivision 4 allows publication by title and
summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance is 8 pages in length; and
WHEREAS, the city council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the
public of the intent and effect of the ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that
the city administrator -clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. 445 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. 445, adding Section 747
to the city code regarding storm water illicit discharge and illicit connections to the storm sewer
system. This ordinance promotes, preserves and enhances the water bodies within the city by
protecting them from adverse effects caused by non -storm water discharge that is caused by the
disposal and dumping of substances and materials and illicit connections to the city's storm sewer
system. This ordinance regulates connections and discharges to the city's storm sewer system along
with the dumping and disposal of substances and materials that may enter the system. The
ordinance sets forth discharge prevention requirements for all properties. The ordinance contains a
notification requirement which requires notification to the city of all known or suspected releases of
materials or pollutants which may result in illegal discharges to the storm sewer system. The
ordinance sets forth inspection, sampling, dye testing and examination requirements for buildings
related to storm water discharge. The ordinance also permits the city to suspend a property owner's
access to the storm sewer system, along with the option to take other enforcement actions as are
necessary.
The full text of Ordinance No. 445 is available from the city administrator -clerk at Medina city hall
during regular business hours.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina that the city
administrator -clerk 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.
Resolution No. 200842
June 17, 2008
Dated: June 17, 2008.
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T.M. Crosby, Jr., Mayo
ATTEST:
Chad M. Adams, Administrator -Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Smith
upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Crosby, Smith, Weir, Cavanaugh
and the following voted against same: (Absent: Johnson)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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June 17, 2008