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Mounds View City Council September 22, 2008 <br />Regular Meeting Page 5 <br />C. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 808, an Ordinance Adding a <br />New Chapter 611 to the City Code Relating to Outdoor Special Events. <br />(ROLL CALL VOTE) <br />Clerk Administrator Ericson reviewed Ordinance 808 regulating special events. He then <br />explained that private events do not require a permit. <br />Barbara Haake asked whether block parties would need a permit and whether National Night Out <br />gatherings would be subject to the permit also. Clerk Administrator Ericson indicated that this <br />was not intended to apply to National Night Out or other block parties. He then said that, if the <br />general public is not invited to attend, then a special events permit is not necessary. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Ordinance 808, an <br />Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 611 to the City Code Relating to Outdoor Special Events and <br />Publication of an Ordinance Summary. <br />ROLL CALL: Mueller/Hull/Stigney/Marty <br />Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. <br />D. Resolution 7334, a Resolution Requesting a Time Extension for Completing <br />the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update. <br />Community Development Director Roberts noted that Staff has been working on the <br />Comprehensive Plan update but will not be able to meet the required deadlines. He then <br />explained that there is a process that can be followed to request an extension. <br />MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7334, a <br />Resolution Requesting a Time Extension for Completing the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update. <br />Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. <br />E. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance 815, an Ordinance Amending <br />Sect. 702.01, Subd 13 Relating To Crimes Against Public Safety And Health <br />Clerk Administrator Ericson explained that Ordinance 815 is a Code amendment recommended <br />by the prosecuting attorney to address the ambiguity and add language clarifying that the <br />discharge of firearms within City limits is not allowed. <br />Council Member Mueller asked how this plays into her constitutional right to bear arms. <br />Mayor Marty noted that in self defense on your own property it would not be an issue. <br />Attorney Riggs indicated that cities have the ability to not allow discharge of firearms within the <br />City limits. <br />