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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 4A STAFF ORIGINATOR: John Swenson, Public Safety Director MEETING DATE: July 24, 2023 TOPIC: Approval of Ordinance # 04-23 Repealing Ordinance 01-22 Creating Chapter 512 Entitled Possession of Catalytic Converters VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 INTRODUCTION The Minnesota legislature amended MN 325E.21 to address catalytic converter theft through the State of Minnesota. BACKGROUND Council adopted City of Lino Lakes Ordinance #01-22 on May 23, 2022 with the effective date of June 30, 2022. Ordinance #01-22 amended the City Code by adding a new chapter 512 entitled Possession of Catalytic Converters. This ordinance was requested by staff to provide ordinance language that enabled police officers to address the issue of catalytic converter theft. During the State of Minnesota legislative 2023 legislative session MN 325E.21 was amended and signed into law with an effective date of August 1, 2023. Staff and the City Prosecuting attorney have reviewed the amendments to MN 325.21 and determined that City Code Chapter 512, which was enacted under City Ordinance #01-22, is no longer need. The amendments to MN 325E.21 will make it illegal to possession a used catalytic converter that is not attached to a motor vehicle except in clearly defined exceptions outline in MN 325E.21. If Council approves Ordinance #04-23 there will be second reading at the August 14, 2023. If adopted by Council on August 14, 2023, Ordinance #04-23 will be published for 30 days with effective date of September 15, 2023. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approving ordinance 04-23 repealing Ordinance 01-22 Creating Chapter 512 Entitled Possession of Catalytic Converters. ATTACHMENTS City of Lino Lakes Ordinance 04-23 City of Lino Lakes Ordinance 01-22