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6 (2) INOPERABLE CONDITION: The vehicle has no substantial potential use consistent with its usual function, and shall include a vehicle that: a) has a missing or defective part that is necessary for the normal operation of the vehicle, or b) is stored on blocks or jacks or other supports. (3) JUNK VEHICLE: An inoperable motor vehicle which is partially dismantled, which is used for sale of parts or as a source of repair or replacement parts for other vehicles, or which is kept for scrapping, dismantling or salvage of any kind, unless such vehicle is kept in an enclosed garage. A junk vehicle shall also be considered an abandoned vehicle for the purpose of this Chapter. (4) MOTOR VEHICLE OR VEHICLE: Shall have the meaning contained in Minnesota Statutes. (5) VITAL COMPONENT PARTS: Those parts of the motor vehicle that are essential to the mechanical functioning of the vehicle, including but not limited to the motor, drive train, and wheels. SECTION 9. Chapter 607 Section 607.06 Subd. 6 of the Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby amended with additions underlined and deletions struck out to read as follows: Subd. 6. Vehicles constituting a Public Nuisance: a. Abandoned And Junk Vehicles: Abandoned and junk vehicles are declared to be a public nuisance creating a hazard to the health and safety of the public because they invite plundering, create fire hazards, attract vermin, and present physical dangers to the safety and well-being of children and other citizens. The accumulation and outside storage of such vehicles is in the nature of rubbish, litter, and unsightly debris and is a blight on the landscape and a detriment to the environment. It shall be unlawful for a person to pile, store or keep wrecked, junked or abandoned motor vehicles on private or public property. b. Vehicles Stopped Or Standing: Any vehicle, whether occupied or not, that is found stopped, standing or parked in violation of any ordinance or State statute; or that is reported stolen; or that is found impeding firefighting, snow removal or plowing or the orderly flow of traffic, is declared to be a public nuisance. c. Vehicles Blocking Access: Any vehicle which is impeding public road or utility repair, construction or maintenance activities after reasonable notice of the improper activities has been given to the vehicle owner or user at least twelve (12) hours in advance, is declared to be a public nuisance. d. Vehicles Without License Plates: Any vehicle shall be deemed to be a junked or abandoned vehicle if said vehicle does not have attached thereto a valid and current license plate issued by the proper State agency.