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1979 LAKE ELMO MUNICIF CODE I. The word "hauler" for the purpose of this ordinance means any person engaged in the business of refuse collection. J. The words "collection point" for the purpose of this ordinance shall mean, any residence, place of business or other place in the City of Lake Elmo with respect to which a hauler as defined hereunder has been hired for the purpose of collecting and transporting solid waste therefrom. K. A "farmer" for purposes of this ordinance shall be a person permanently residing on a tract of land of not less than 75 acres in the City of Lake Elmo and who farms such land as a predominant source of income. 801.020 Purpose The purpose of this ordinance is to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Lake Elmo by licensing and regulating the operation of refuse collection services within the City which licensing and regulation the City Council hereby determines to be necessary to insure the regular collection and transportation of solid waste and to eliminate the dispersal of solid waste along the streets and other areas in or near the City and to eliminate other and similar health and safety hazards which the Council finds now exist or are to be anticipated in the absence of such licensing and regulation. 801.030 License Required t A. No person, firm or coporation shall engage in the business of refuse collection with the City of Lake Elmo without first having obtained a license from the City Council. B. Such license may be issued by the Council for the calendar year under the conditions prescribed by this Ordinance and upon payment of a license fee for certain occupations as set by the City Council by resolution. C. Revocation Every license issued under this Ordinance is subject to the right, which is hereby expressly reserved, to revoke the same should the licensee, directly or indirectly, violate any provision of the City Code, the laws of the State of Minnesota or any permit issued hereunder relating to this activity permitted by this license. Said license may be revoked by the City Council after written notice to the licensee. Which notice shall specify the Ordinance or law violation with which the licensee is charged. Ten (10) days notice of the hearing shall be given the licensee. At such hearig the licensee and his attorney may present and submit evidence in his defense.