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Strikethrauks to be removed Underlines to be added SECTION 2. That § 38-382, Purpose of article of the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances shall be amended as follows: The purpose of this article is to protect citizens by imposing reasonable regulations on peddlers, solicitors, acid transient merchants and mobile food units who by the very nature of their operation may intrude upon the rights and privacy of other citizens and have a deleterious effect upon the public health safety, and welfare. so as to pi -event individtials whe m*y be engaged in ui&w aedvities c _._ C _^ as l_..:.:....... _eddl L The intent of this ^D D L Chapter is to establish a uniform set of rules and regulations that are fair and equitable, and to develop a system for accommodating those businesses that will enhance the overall appearance and environment along public streets pedestrian walkways and other public properties. SECTION 3. That § 38-383, Exemptions of the City of Elk River Code of Ordinances shall be amended to add the following: All persons engaged in the business activities described in this section shall comply with the provisions of section 38-414(c). The following business activities shall be exempt from the requirements of this article. The city clerk shall determine if a business activity falls within these exemptions, subject to appeal to the city council. (1) Doing business by appointment. A bona fide appointment is one that is not merely obtained by going door-to-door in conjunction with the taking of orders, offering for sale or selling. (2) Solicitation of orders for future door-to-door delivery of newspapers. (3) Nonprofit groups that register with the city clerk. No fee is required to so register. This exemption does not include individuals who are paid to engage in peddling, soliciting, or transient merchant business. (4) Selling goods to retail or wholesale stores or to professional or industrial establishments for retail re -sale only. (5) Selling or peddling the products of the farm or garden grown and cultivated by such person, but such activities must comply with applicable health regulations. (6) All vendors involved in the following community events: Fourth of July Celebration, Community Festival, Sherburne County Fair, Business Expo, and any other community event the city council deems exempt. (7) Garage sales, rummage sales, and craft sales. (8) Establishing a regular customer delivery route for the delivery of perishable food and dairy products such as baked goods, milk, and groceries. (9) Selling goods or admissions to events by K-12 students where the proceeds of such sales benefit a program or activity in which the student is involved. Page 2