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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr000990_000040_pg106-5- Mayor Johnson thanked the Council and the Planning Commission and adjourned the special hearing and called back to order the regular Council meeting at 10:00 pm. There was an inquiry regarding the ticketing of "junk" vehicles. Mayor Johnson stated that the administrator should be directed to inform the police department that, until the unlicensed vehicle problem is worked out, that they should hold off further enforcement of that particular ordinance. Councilman Baumgartner stated that that should specify only those vehicles involved in insurance cases. Mr. Gustafson, County Rd I and Long Lake Rd, stated that the ordinance should be amended to stated just what is junk and what isn't. Councilman Shelquist said that he didn't think we want to suspend the tagging of junk vehicles. The police department has to make a value judgment, which is a problem. He would suggest that the police department not issue final tags on recreational vehicles until this problem is resolved. Antique cars should also be addressed. Councilman Baumgartner stated that consideration should be given to people who have sons in the service and are keeping their cars for them. Atty Meyers stated that we have had people that are in no different situations that have had to pay fines. Councilman Pickar recommended a temporary moratorium on tagging all unlicensed vehicles for a two week period. MSP (Shelquist- Baumgartner) that the police department be instructed to suspend issuing tags on recreational vehicles which are stored and not currently licensed pending consideration by the Council of the means of providing for these vehicles in the ordinance, with the stipulation that where such vehicles are , that they be watched to be assured that they are licensed at least once each year. 4 ayes 1 nay Councilman Pickar suggested putting a temporary moratorium on all unlicensed vehicles until Ad. Achen has had a chance to study and offer a recommendation and felt that, in the above motion, only a part of the problem was covered. His neighbor has had his race car ticketed. Ad. Achen said that he would have something at the next agenda meeting. Councilman Shelquist stated that a provision for a special use permit and having the vehicle in a garage should take care of the problem. We have to decide whether we are going to enforce the ordinance or take it off the books. Perhaps we could amend it to require a covering with a tarp. Nancy Burmeister stated that there is a problem with insurance. The recreational vehicle is always subject to vandalism. Councilman Shelquist stated that you are talking about liability vs comprehensive insurance. Ms. Burmeister stated that you are varying from the law when you have a moratorium for two weeks. Councilman Pickar stated that if a question came up on an ordinance he would do the same thing again. Other forms of government do. MSP(Pickar- Johnson) for a temporary moratorium on all unlicensed vehicles until Ad.Achen has had a chance to study the situation and has offered a recommendation. A roll call vote was requested.