HomeMy Public PortalAbout2012-79 Resolution Authorizing Publication of Ord 539Member Weir introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-79
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 539 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY
WHEREAS, the city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. 539, an
ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances regarding wind energy conversion
systems, solar equipment, and geothermal systems; 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 10 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. 539 to be
published in the official newspaper in lieu of the ordinance in its entirety:
Public Notice
The city council of the city of Medina has adopted Ordinance No. 539, amending Chapter 8
of the Code of Ordinances regarding wind energy conversion systems (WECS), solar equipment,
and geothermal systems. The ordinance amends regulations related to WECS, including windmills
and wind turbines. The ordinance removes WECS from the list of uses allowed in rural residential
districts, but adds WECS to the list of uses allowed in a number of the commercial, business, and
industrial districts in the City. The ordinance also clarifies in which districts solar equipment is
allowable and establishes regulations for geothermal systems.
The full text of Ordinance No. 539 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. 2012-79
November 7, 2012
Dated: November 7, 2012.
T.M. Crosby, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Scott T. Johnson, 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:
Crosby, Martinson, Pederson, Siitari, Weir
And the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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November 7, 2012