HomeMy Public PortalAbout2009-041 Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ord 464Member Weir introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption.
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2009-41
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 464 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY
WHEREAS, the city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. 464, an
ordinance amending section 330 of the code of ordinances regarding public nuisances; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, § 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 ordinance is five 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. 464 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. 464, an amendment to
section 330 of the code of ordinances regarding public nuisances. The amendment adds
maintaining grass or weeds taller than eight inches as a public nuisance, subject to certain
exceptions. Provisions relating to the process of declaring and abating a nuisance as well as the
recovery of city costs associated with an abatement action have been clarified and expanded.
Certain other provisions have been modified to correct errors or to make the section consistent with
other, more recently amended parts of the city code. The full text of Ordinance No. 464 is available
for inspection at Medina city hall during regular business hours.
Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
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.
Dated: July 7, 2009.
Carolyn A. Smyth, Acting Mayor
Resolution No. 200941
July 7, 2009
ATTEST:
Chad M. Adams, City Administrator -Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Siitari
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof
Weir, Siitari, Smith, Johnson
and the following voted against same: (Absent: Crosby)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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July 7, 2009