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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 18, 2001 The impetus for the proposed ordinance is due to the impact "snowbirds" have on the plowing operations of the Public Services Department. A typical accumulation of 2" — 3" takes the Public Services personnel approximately nine hours to clear all the roads, dead ends, parking lots, and cul-de-sacs. Snowbirds prolong this process since Public Services personnel need to back track to re -plow the snowbird areas. The Public Safety Department supports the proposed ordinance for various reason including less exposure to possible theft from vehicles and hit and run incidents, as well as better emergency vehicle access. Temporary exemptions may be granted in advance by contacting a police officer from the Lino Lakes Police Department. If the proposed ordinance is approved, staff will communicate the winter parking restrictions to residents by including an article in the fall and winter City newsletters, submitting an article to the Quad, and placing the new ordinance i t ,� i ation on cable. City Administrator Waite Smith advised a public hearing is for this type of ordinance change. Mayor Bergeson inquired about the enforcement w en a or ce first goes into effect. Chief Pecchia advised the City will do a lot of no If conditions allow, warnings will be given until people become familiar wrdin ce. This item will appear on the regular Co i1nd., onday, July 23, 2001, 6:30 p.m. UPDATE ON QUAD CITIES P�:�� ` RICT PROPOSAL, DAVE PECCHIA Chief Pecchia gave an upda (2) officers have been dis condition. shooting incident in Columbia Heights noting two ne officer remains in the hospital in good City Administrator W " i th stated the Circle Pines City Council has agreed to pursue a joint police departmen They would prefer the joint department begins in January 2003 and year 2002 be a transition year. She stated she has not heard from the City of Centerville. Chief Pecchia stated that after the Council presentation of the Joint Police Department, he offered to make a presentation to the Centennial Lakes Police Commission at a future date. The Centennial Lakes Police Commission discussed this issue at their meeting last Thursday night before having the presentation. The issue was discussed at length and several Centennial Lakes Police Department officers threatened to quit the force. Chief Pecchia stated it is evident there is a savings for all cities with a Joint Police Department. It can also be a great service to the communities that are involved. He stated he believes the City should wait until other cities show a substantial commitment 8