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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 24, 1993 Mayor Reinert noted that Barb Sikora from Congressman Rod Grams office had indicated to him that she would like to appear under Open Mike this evening. Since she is not in the audience at this time, her comments will be taken when she does arrive. Martha Walmsley, 6978 Black Duck Drive - Ms. Walmsley noted that Ordinance No. 93 - 07 was adopted at the last City Council meeting and amended a portion of the Zoning Ordinance relating to lot provisions. She noted that this is another clear example of how the City Council re -interprets its own processes to suit its own interests. The Reshanau Park Estates Homeowner's Association was told by the City that anything that was not specifically addressed in an ordinance is by definition disallowed or prohibited. Mrs. Walmsley quoted from a "green sheet" prepared by Ms. Wyland for the May 10, 1993 City Council meeting regarding Ordinance No. 93 - 07. "Staff has determined that the Zoning Code does not specifically prohibit the construction of buildings located on unimproved right-of-way (ROW). Construction of buildings on unimproved ROW could prove to be a serious detriment to the orderly development of the City. Therefore, Ordinance No. 93 - 07 is being proposed to replace an emergency ordinance enacted in March by the City Council." Mrs. Walmsley said this statement implies that without this ordinance change, an activity that was not specifically addressed in an existing ordinance would have been allowed otherwise why amend the ordinance. She continued, if omissions from the ordinances are prohibited why was Ordinance 93 - 07 adopted? If omissions are allowed as Ordinance No. 93 - 07 would suggest, why was the Reshanau Lake Estates Homeowner's Association told otherwise? Mrs. Walmsley is requesting that the City Council make an unambiguous statement telling this community whether or not omissions from the ordinances are allowed or prohibited. LINO LAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT Consideration of a Speed Monitor Proposal from the Lino Lakes Police Department - Officer Keller explained that recently he brought to the City Council's attention the possibility of developing a traffic and weight enforcement unit for this City to specifically deal with traffic problems within the City. The purpose of the program is to actively enforce traffic related laws for the safety of the community and those who travel through it. Another purpose of the program is to ensure that all relevant road weight restrictions are complied with on a seasonal basis, preserving City owned and maintained streets. Officer Keller asked that a three (3) month trial period be implemented and the program be evaluated after that time. A determination can then be made as to whether or not to continue PAGE 2 183