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October 12, 1976 Page 6 <br />Mr. Paradise stated he is an electrician and asked whether trade vehicles might <br />be a special problem. Administrator Achen stated the proposed ordinance contains <br />two provisions. One for snow fall that accumulates to three inches. In this case <br />a car must be removed immediately until the street is plowed. The other provision <br />is for plowing when there is less than three inches. In this case the City must <br />give at least 24 hours notice to vehicle owners. <br />Mr. Linke asked if the Council had considered prohibition all parking, like Anoka <br />does? Attorney Meyers stated that New Brighton prohibits parking during certain <br />hours. Councilmember Baumgartner stated that New Brighton has their own plowing <br />crew but we have to wait for the County to finish with their own roads first. Mr. <br />Linke suggested that from November to April on street parking be prohibited <br />completely. Administrator Achen stated that realistically there are cars that always <br />prak on the street. <br />Mr. Gordon Ziebarth, 5150 Bona Road, suggested no parking after dark, since most <br />of the plowing is done in the evening or early morning. Councilmember Baumgartner <br />stated that maybe the Council should consider cutting off all parking from November <br />to April. Mayor Pickar stated that some people park on the street as a year round <br />thing. <br />Attorney Meyers stated that the City may have to post signs as the Administrator <br />suggested. Administrator Achen stated that usually the County plows our streets <br />during the day light hours when most people are using their cars. He further <br />explained that Section A says we can immediately tow after three inches of snow. <br />With Section B it does not matter how much snow is on the ground, we can still <br />plow and tow but must provide 24 hours notice. Attorney Meyers stated that towed <br />cars are now taken to New Brighton, and he is not sure of the tow fee. The <br />court fine is not as much as the tow fee and the trouble of getting your car <br />back. <br />Mr. Lestina, 6939 Pleasant View Drive, asked what would happen if thesnow doesn't <br />cone until 3:00 a.m? Attorney Meyers stated the City could start issuing tickets <br />right away. Administrator Achen stated the County will start the snow removal <br />crew on County roads, which is five to six hours work. It probably would be <br />6:00 a.m. or later before they get to the City streets. The intent is not to <br />issue tags or tow cars but to plow the streets. <br />Mr. Lestina explained that he only shovels enough of his driveway to provide <br />space for his own vehicles. If he gets company they have to park on the street. <br />If it snows during the night their car may be towed. Administrator Achen stated <br />that if a snow storm hits during the night the County probably won't work on City <br />streets until midmorning after you are up and can see the snow. The Police <br />Department will use some discretion and may have the County plow first the streets <br />where there are fewer parked cars. <br />Attorney Meyers explained that currently there is no towing. The City gives a <br />four hour notice and then tickets the car. Mr. Linke again suggested the no <br />parking during the winter idea. Administrator Achen stated that this would be <br />easy to administer if the Council wants to adopt that type of ordinance, but <br />we would get a lot of complaints since cars park in the street now. <br />