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CITY COUNCIL <br /> AGENDA ITEM 4A <br /> STAFF ORIGINATOR: John Swenson,Public Safety Director <br /> MEETING DATE: May 23, 2022 <br /> TOPIC: Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 01-22, Enacting <br /> Ordinance Regulating Possession of Catalytic Converters. <br /> VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 <br /> INTRODUCTION <br /> The City Council is being asked to consider the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 01-22, Enacting <br /> Ordinance 512 Regulating Possession of Catalytic Converters. <br /> BACKGROUND <br /> Title 500 of the Lino Lakes City Code has been amended by adding a new Chapter 512, which <br /> establishes a regulation related to possession of catalytic converts that are not attached to a motor <br /> vehicle. <br /> Throughout the Twin City Metropolitan area communities have experienced an increase in the <br /> number of catalytic converters. This ordinance would provide law enforcement an important <br /> tool in our efforts to curb the number of catalytic converters stolen within our community. <br /> Staff has conducted research on potential ordinances that would protect the property of residents <br /> as well as balance the legitimate business practices of repair shops and salvage yards. <br /> City Attorney Jay Squires has reviewed the ordinance language and proposed one modification <br /> that was incorporated into the proposed ordinance before you for consideration. <br /> Staff is recommending that Council add Ordinance 512 Regulating Possession of Catalytic <br /> Converters in the City of Lino Lakes. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Staff recommends consideration of the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 512 Regulating Possession <br /> of Catalytic Converters in the City of Lino Lakes. <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> Ordinance No. 01-22 <br />