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��i <br /> Eof <br /> lk — - Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 7.3 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Public Hearinj November 18, 2019 Zack Carlton,Planning Manager <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Ordinance Amendment: Nuisance Ordinance Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Updates Reviewed by <br /> Action Requested <br /> Adopt,by motion,an ordinance amending certain sections of the city's nuisance ordinance. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> After the 2018-19 winter, the Council discussed the city's requirements for clearing snow from sidewalks. <br /> The discussion included concerns regarding the city's policy to clear sidewalks from the critical routes <br /> within 48 hours of the snow event,but requiring residents to clear the remaining sidewalks within 24 <br /> hours. Council determined that the residents should be held to the same standard set for the city and <br /> directed staff to amend the nuisance section of the ordinance accordingly. The proposed change to Sec. <br /> 46-34 (a)(8) is as follows: <br /> (8) Sidewalks that are not kept free of snow and ice during normal business bours in commercial and <br /> industrial.Zoned districts and witbin 24 48 bours after a snon fall witbin residential.Zoned districts. <br /> Additionally,in working with the city attorney to address continued code violations he identified a need <br /> to amend the penalties section of the nuisance ordinance. The language in the ordinance currently <br /> classifies all violations as a misdemeanor,which is incorrect, and recommended adding language to clearly <br /> note that some violations have been determined to be a petty misdemeanor. The proposed change to Sec <br /> 46-86 (a) is shown below: <br /> (a) Any violation of tbis section is a misdemeanor, unless determined to be a petty misdemeanor b the he city, <br /> punisbable in accordance witb state law. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> None <br /> Attachments <br /> ■ Ordinance Amendment <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A avelcoming community avitb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional P U W E H E o s r <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity /` UR <br />