HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-22 Council Ordinances I sr Reading: May 9, 2022 Publication: May 31 2022
2°d Reading: May 23,2022 Effective: June 30, 2022
CITY OF LINO LAKES
ORDINANCE NO. 01-22
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 512 ENTITLED POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
The City Council of Lino Lakes ordains as follows:
Section 1. That the Lino Lakes Code of Ordinances be amended by adding thereto
a new Chapter 512 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 512. POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
512.01. Possession. No person shall be in possession of a catalytic converter
that is not attached to a motor vehicle unless the individual can provide verification of
legal receipt of the catalytic converter or proof of compliance with the requirements in
Minnesota Statutes, Section 325E.21, Subd. lb as amended from time to time.
Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 23rd day of May, 2022.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing ordinance was introduced by
Councilmember Stoesz and was duly seconded by Councilmember Caveng and upon
vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof:
Stoesz, Cavegn, Ruhland, Rafferty
The following voted against same: None (Absent - Lyde off
Rob-Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
1 nne Bartell, C1 Clerkj
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 4A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: John Swenson,Public Safety Director
MEETING DATE: May 23, 2022
TOPIC: Consider 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 01-22, Enacting
Ordinance Regulating Possession of Catalytic Converters.
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to consider the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 01-22, Enacting
Ordinance 512 Regulating Possession of Catalytic Converters.
BACKGROUND
Title 500 of the Lino Lakes City Code has been amended by adding a new Chapter 512, which
establishes a regulation related to possession of catalytic converts that are not attached to a motor
vehicle.
Throughout the Twin City Metropolitan area communities have experienced an increase in the
number of catalytic converters. This ordinance would provide law enforcement an important
tool in our efforts to curb the number of catalytic converters stolen within our community.
Staff has conducted research on potential ordinances that would protect the property of residents
as well as balance the legitimate business practices of repair shops and salvage yards.
City Attorney Jay Squires has reviewed the ordinance language and proposed one modification
that was incorporated into the proposed ordinance before you for consideration.
Staff is recommending that Council add Ordinance 512 Regulating Possession of Catalytic
Converters in the City of Lino Lakes.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends consideration of the 2nd Reading of Ordinance No. 512 Regulating Possession
of Catalytic Converters in the City of Lino Lakes.
ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance No. 01-22