08-28-2023 Council Meeting Packet

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1st Reading: August 14, 2023 Publication: 2nd Reading: August 28, 2023 Effective: No person shall use abusive, boisterous or obscene language or engage in any abusive, boisterous or obscene behavior in any public park or public grounds. No person shall place or carry any abusive or obscene placard or sign in any public park or public grounds. No person shall appear in any public park or public grounds unless clad in attire which meets contemporary community standards of decency. This section shall not be construed to prohibit any constitutionally protected speech or expression. (Prior Code, § 301.16) § 301.18 CLIMBING OF TREES AND ON BUILDINGS. No person shall climb any trees or climb on any building or structure in any public park or public grounds. (Prior Code, § 301.17) § 301.19 POSTING OF AREAS. The Council may by resolution determine from time to time the areas of any public park and public grounds in which other activities and conduct not amenable to efficient operation of a park or public grounds shall be prohibited and shall post appropriate signs to notify persons thereof. (Prior Code, § 301.18) § 301.20 FIREWORKS. No person shall possess or discharge any fireworks in any public park or public grounds, except by written permit issued by the Fire Chief. (Prior Code, § 301.20) § 301.21 VARIANCES. Variances to the strict application of this chapter may be granted only by the Council and only in unusual circumstances. (Prior Code, § 301.21) § 301.22 CITY PERSONNEL. Sections 301.01 through 301.22 shall not be construed to prohibit the normal care, operations or functions of the city or its authorized agents in any public park or public grounds. (Prior Code, § 301.22) SECTION 2. SUMMARY PUBLICATION. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §412.191, in the event of a lengthy ordinance, a summary may be published. While a copy of the entire ordinance is