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MINU'PE5 CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 28, 1996 Mr. LaValle introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 444 - AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 404 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF LITTLE CANADA RELATING TO TRAFFIC The foregoing ordinance was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (5) LaValle, Scalze, Fahey, Pedersen. Nays (1). Morelan. Ordinance declared adopted. OVERNIGHT Council reviewed the survey of surrounding cities which PARKING outlines overnight parking regulations in force in each REGULATIONS of these cities. Fahey suggested the overnight parking ban between the hours of 2 A.M. and 6 A.M. proposed for Little Canada seems to be the most restrictive of any city. Fahey also felt having this restriction in force throughout the year seemed unnecessarily broad when the primary reason is to keep streets clear for snow removal purposes. Pedersen pointed out the ban was suggested by the Sheriff's Department in order that they can monitor cars coming into the City during the early morning hours. Fahey felt a City-wide overnight parking ban put an undue restriction on property owner. Morelan agreed, pointing out the burden would also be placed on City staff in issuing overnight parking permits. Morelan asked if the Sheriff's Department was actively tagging cars which violated snow emergency parking regulations. The City Administrator replied that it was, although not always consistently. LaValle stated that rather than enact a City-wide overnight parking ban, he would rather have snowbirds tagged and towed. LaValle felt a"get-tough" enforcement of snow emergency parking regulations was the answer. Dave Frison, East Rose Place, reported there is an overnight parking problem on East Rose Place. There are typically 5 to 11 vehicles parked on the street, which Frison felt was a public safety issue. Frison stated that he would like to see the Council address problem streets such as East Rose Place. 15